Plenty of traction. Breathable mesh exterior. Zero break-in period—comfortable from the get-go. Cons Not particularly stylish. Lacking support for flat feet. Slightly bulky platform, despite an ...

For years, Merrell has been the sensible older uncle of the hiking world. The brand is reliable, unflashy, and just fine with that. The MOAB, their flagship hiking shoe, became a shorthand for comfort ...

Already a fan of Merrell, (particularly their colour schemes), I was keen to get my hands on their latest creation, the Ascend glove, a minimal trail shoe in collaboration with GORE-TEX. So what’s ...