Merrell should be embarrassed - Rogue Hiker

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@chaosflower4892]

but but.. cheap shoes are also made by direct injection.....

[@jeffblahblah5226]

What Ive learnt from your show is the bigger the branding on the actual shoe the shittier the product!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Amen to that!

[@alexmckee4683]

Which kinda tracks for the fashion statement element. When a brand becomes all about fashion, their logo takes up more and more room because people want it to be seen. When it's just a damn good boot, you don't really care about what it looks like within reason just about how it performs.

[@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag]

Worst hiking boots I've owned were Merrell. Damned lower separated from the upper out of nowhere in the middle of a hike. Glad I always carry electrical tape on me when out on a hike, would have been a real pain hiking several miles back home with one boot.

[@jmmartin7766]

I consider duct tape a hiking buddy, as well 😁👍

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

I had their tactical boots for 2 years. It was good...while it lasted. For around 200 bucks, they only lasted 2 years before falling apart.

[@censoredpleb2241]

@@ShadeSlayer1911 I have 2 pairs of those as well. On one pair large chunks of the "vibram" sole started to just randomly start peeling off. The other pair the stitching failed as well as the sole coming unglued from the toe area. Pretty poor in my opinion. They are not cheap either.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

@@censoredpleb2241 Surprisingly, I didn't have any issues with the outsole, despite how soft it was. The toe cap where my toe bends was where the fibers just started fraying, and the waterproofing just stopped existing during its second year of life, despite no noticeable wear on the lining. It's not like I was all that rough with them either. I went on a couple of hikes, but otherwise they were basically just office shoes. And they still lasted around 2 years for being 200 bucks in cost. They were convenient and comfortable, and I wore them all seasons, including to Texas for a winter, and they handled snow just fine. They were easy on, easy off, good for traveling, etc. It's just a shame that they didn't last very long for the price. I really did like those boots and wanted them to last. Now, I'm trying heritage boots to see if they're really going to be my thing longterm. So far, so good, but I haven't given that much time to them as of yet. They've got a lot more particularities with them and aren't as convenient, but I'm hoping their durability and longterm comfort will outweigh all that.

[@thorengebretsen3738]

We hear this about Merrell repeatedly as retailers

[@WolfMimirMori]

This is false advertising, tough? Like they just lie flat out. We seriously need more laws against these things.

[@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag]

@@WolfMimirMori the laws we already have aren't working, why would more laws fix the issue? Especially when those laws and regulations are written by the lobbyists and there only intentions is to reduce competition from small up and coming manufacturers.

[@johnsanko4136]

@@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag You're right on the money. Our consumer protections has been completely neutered, and there isn't yet a huge push to start fixing the problem. Sadly, this kind of false advertising is one of the lesser issues, such as coerced forced arbitration that the Fed hasn't done anything about.

[@Parmetheus]

​@@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag regulatory agencies need to be given some fangs

[@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag]

@@Parmetheus They already have them, but they use them against the small producers, not the companies that don't even blink when they have to pay a massive fine. Regulations are designed to pick winners and losers in the market, not to actually protect the citizenry from malfeasance.

[@UARAF16]

We can see with our eyes the laws protecting us have been neutered. We can see how it purposely kills small business competition. We need to continue to critique these injustices so our local govt. representatives begin to do their job of representing their constituents, not lobbyists, under threat of being fired.

[@ash36230]

There's a market for lightweight hiking boots but that shouldn't come at an expensive of ruggedness, and an annoying increase in use of synthetic materials. You don't want your boot to fall apart on a trail. It's wild how quickly a brand will be willing trash their reputation built on good footwear just to chase increased profit margins or "turn their boot into fashion" when they can be both fashionable and well made

[@adamr63]

Very well said.

[@alexmckee4683]

Regarding the short term profit margins, I think this is to do with the increasingly rapid turnover in the executives. A CEO is judged on profit and profitability, not on sustained brand reputation. You get what you measure and most Western economies today are obsessed with money and profit at the expense of pretty much everything else. A lot of these brands have long histories and the founder stuck around for decades. Then in the 80s, 90s and 00s big sports brands bought them and now want their pound of flesh. They don't really care about gutting the brand because it's just a brand, as long as it remains undamaged enough to ship several hundred million units in the meantime it's enough for them.

[@oleksandraverchenko9920]

I think there is a trend to make lightweight and comfortable hiking boots. That appeals to people who hike infrequently on short hikes because of trend on outdoors. Pro hikers, who spend all time in mountains typically roll in tough classics.

[@Speedgovernor]

Definitely the post corona hiking “fear of missing out” thing have made available all this junk

[@Speedgovernor]

Basically the shoemakers or manufacturers or even big firms are not fully responsible for this bullshit. After all their main concerns are the making the benefit🤷 2020s people just are so fucking lost in the normal world 😊

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

Once you've been smacked on the instep by a rolling rock once or twice, you ditch the lightweight nylons for something more protective and durable.

[@briandoolittle3422]

I do 600+ miles per year, including 20-25 mile days, including mountaineering, not just casual trails. Ill take lightweight synthetic shoes as much as I can over heavier boots. On a 20 mile day heavier footwear slows you down and cuts your endurance substantially. I have 1.5 lbs per boot mountaineering boots that I wear frequently when I need them. I much prefer lightweight shoes if I can get away with it. There are substantial differences in quality between different lightweight shoes though. A big difference between my preferences and what RA and you are talking about; I like lightweight and stiff. I don't use comfort hiking shoes, I use approach shoes. It's possible approach shoes are better made then a lot of lightweight hiking shoes out there, because they are pretty much exclusively used for climbing and mountaineering, and they wont get positive reviews unless they can handle that. Approach shoes are extremely popular in the mountaineering community.

[@winterwatson6437]

what in the world is a ‘pro hiker’? are you getting paid to go out and hike? 🤣😂

[@ZackStuart-f1q]

I’ve had bad experiences with merrell. Zamberlan makes a great hiking boot. Bay far my favorite

[@TandC281]

Interesting, I have about fifty trail miles on mine and don’t show that much wear or concern of coming apart. Maybe I have a different perspective, typically I wear a trail running from TNF and wanted something a little more robust when the conditions were less than ideal (but not bushwhacking) the rogue hiker fits that role well for me. Full disclosure I paid $70 at Sierra and wouldn’t have paid retail even before watching this video. For the right price I think these are a good transition boot for anyone going from a stiff boot to trail runners. Someone else mentioned that they are probably marketed to the casual user and that’s probably right. Twenty to thirty miles a year for four years would be a good value for around $130. Anyway my one love of these is the tread, very grippy on various surfaces.

[@chicomtl]

Loving these series. Will help a lot for the purchase of my next boots. My Lowas are nearing the end .I Had them for more than 5 years. Maybe 10 🤔 .. Continue your great work. When I'll have to change my wallet, I'll support your channel by buying one.

[@martinvockler2436]

Your videos are uber cool, informative and a real eye opener for an honest review. Keep up the super work. Regards from Singapore 🙋‍♂

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

My 2008 Merrell Moab Mid boots (now used for the garden) are also made with cheap materials. They're lightweight and comfortable for most people and cheap enough that if you use them a lot you can buy a new pair every year or two. They are definitely not made with premium materials and are generally more in the category of a ruggedly built hi-top. The reason they're so popular is that they're comfortable and feel like sneakers. There are a lot of far more rugged, mostly leather, hiking boots. That's not a criticism of Merrells but when they're so heavily discounted much of the time you can see that they're built down to a price.

[@plmn93]

Yep, on my third pair of Moabs and they have held up great for what they are.

[@mars_hikes967]

This is probably a classic 500 mile boot. It's for people who value an Altra Lone Peak because it's so simple and has like nothing that can destroy your gate. The glue of Altras is basically their signature feature: If the toe part doesn't come apart the first day you have to check your mileage or you know that you hiked just half a mile. Once they got tired of this and started sewing their toe flap to the shoe. These boots are more for anxious people who believe the marketing of Gore - on longer hikes Gore-Tex just keeps your shoes wet so they will never dry out in the field over night. The price of these boots clearly was calculated by marketing, speculating that people are willing to pay for the flashy Gore-Tex sign. I guess it's just a question of time until such garbage is no longer in demand. Clever people like Mr Anvil may bring out modular shoes: Outer sole, midsole and upper will be exchangeable and adaptable. You don't buy a shoe anymore, you buy a system. In winter you can use a higher upper against snow an so on. When I go on longer hikes I need 15 pairs of shoes in a year and they are all trash after 400 - 500 miles - that is a lot of trash.

[@aarontracy5160]

Excellent take. After a great experience with a pair of Merrell Moabs, I bought another pair of a different style. They didn't hold up. I gave Merrell 2 more tries with other styles, No Bueno. They hold up like the garbage shoes North Face markets.

[@darksu6947]

I know this is a little off topic........I do yard work and landscaping for a living and I've used a pair of ASICS Tokyo 24's (the orange ones) as my work shoes and they have lasted 3 years. I have no idea how they have stood up to the abuse I've put them through. I've fallen in creeks, they've been rained on multiple times, covered in mud, and somehow they're still going. Amazing shoes!

[@edwardkoenig7356]

Your point on the goretex being like a paper bag is spot on, but something else to include... goretex is either waterproof or breathable, not both at once

[@bchearne]

As long as your foot isn’t completely submerged, I reckon it can be both at once. But breathability is quite limited anyway

[@johnhogg9756]

That why the leather or upper is treated in nikwax or other proofing to keep the lining dry and operational. But yeah it can be an issue with modern DWR’s

[@johnhogg9756]

@@bchearnethink he means if outer material is wetted out then it will no longer breath which is true so if DWR fails it doesn’t breath any more.

[@chuck0463]

As a Merrell customer since about 2002 I can definitely say that the quality has drastically declined and specific to the Merrell Trail glove... they changed layout to make more narrow and less feel to the ground. No longer the Trail GLOVE... RATHER A SHOE. Appreciate your in depth focus to help save money and comfort!

[@VGMO17]

ah yes, the Merrell Shin Splints. Had a pair 10 years ago, never again

[@stevemorris436]

Came to say the same thing. They used to make solid stuff. Quality has significantly dropped though in the last 8 years.

[@VGMO17]

Do the Merrell Moab 3's, they're the newest, most popular, affordable hiking boots now

[@dcstiger]

I bought my first pair of Merrells back in 1997. I spent the next 6 months hiking wilderness areas from Arizona to Montana in them. Not only that but they were my only pair of shoes so I wore them all day every day regardless. I didn't have a vehicle so I walked a lot even when I wasn't on the trail. After all that they weren't even close to being worn out. I used them again a couple of years later for a similar trip that was 4 months in duration. Still not worn out after all of it. Since then I have owned many pairs of their footwear. Over the past decade I have noticed that Merrell has shifted heavily into becoming a fashion brand. The overall quality and durability has diminished.

[@ice-xv1hi]

Agreed! 90s Merrells were very good quality! Been slipping for the past two decades.

[@scottraines4254]

I was just about to say something similar. When was the last time Merrell made a good hiking boot? Late 90s was my thought too. I had a mid range pair I wore for years as a hiking boot and just as a day wear shoe. Just about the time Wolverine bought them out.

[@Equinox9337]

This happens to almost every brand I swear.

[@topsecretmx5142]

Agreed new quality is poor.

[@Old_Sailor85]

Been wearing MOABs since the original version. Best LIGHWEIGHT hiker I have tried. I don't carry anything, just dog walking and yard work, grocery getting, etc. If I were hiking on tough trails I would certainly look for something with a heavier sole and real leather uppers.

[@plmn93]

Yep the Moabs are great at what they are if you avoid the Goretex versions. Light, comfy, cool, relatively quick drying, and very versatile.

[@jackrandall6863]

Found this one surprising. I'm not too familiar with hiking boot brands but I purchased a pair of these to train for and complete the Camino De Santiago. They've lasted a year of training plus the 800km on the Camino. It wasn't the most difficult hiking terrain but there were certainly some challenges. My pair made it through and held up quite well, a few scuffs and yes some signs of tearing but they are still good to go

[@BL-yj2wp]

I‘ve never had any trouble with direct injection molded soles, glue however is certainly a mixed back. Big fail on a hiking boot like this.

[@anomicanomic2705]

I have their “world legend” which is a leather low top that meets my uniform requirements. I do 5-10 miles a day mostly pavement and gravel and they last about 6 months. They fail with wear through the tread no seperation or other issues on upper. It looks like stick down but could be fake. They are more than capable of making a good shoe. Their classic slip on sneaker/hiker also lasts a long time.

[@TheSara200424]

Keen hands down are some of the best made boots 🥾 I’ve worn my work boots for about 3years at 50-60 plus hours a week for three years and the boots are still very comfortable one spot wear the stitching is failing but after so much wear I’m sure I got my moneys worth

[@fhistleb]

Keens new Targhees are fantastic. Wore the bejesus out of them though hahaha.

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

Bought some Keens last year. My first pair. I had no idea a company built a boot that was actually shaped like a human foot. Seems like most of their offerings are shaped this way. I’m definitely going to be looking at more Keens.

[@jmmartin7766]

Please review the MOAB 3 hiker. I own a pair, and they aren't terrible. But I'm suspicious that Merrell has cut some corners since the MOAB 2. Hope I'm wrong

[@emty9668]

I've had a number of Merrell hiking shoes that were supposed to be waterproof. They last around 3 weeks before they failed. The 'leather trim' was plastic coated and peeled and the outsole was t particularly good either. Yet years ago they lasted so much longer but now the quality has all but gone.

[@methodsocratic]

If I remember correctly, sometime after 2010 Merrell stopped using Goretex & instead started using their own waterproofing…& that’s when it went to shit. I had/have several pairs of Chameleon 2s & Chameleon 3s (hiking books), I bought a bunch to stock up because I think the year Merrell released the Chameleon 4s (and beyond) is when they stopped using Goretex. My very first pair of Chameleon 3s are still waterproof, & I’ve had them since 2010, & beat the shit out of them in Afghanistan & Iraq (& lotsa other fun places lol). So, TLDR, you’re 100% correct lol

[@caiobetsa8126]

This is a very enlightening content, please make some video of this kind of a Forclaz mountain boot from Decathlon.

[@michaelzakas4055]

Ok, now that we’re getting feedback on the popular hiking boots, it would be cool to see how the Pacific Northwest brands (like White’s) make a hiking boot.

[@tacomatech]

I would love to see you do an episode on the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX. It is a the same price point ($240) as the Merrell Rogue. Historically, La Sportiva has made their boots in Italy but have quietly moved some of their manufacturing to China, including the Nucleo, their flagship hiker.

[@tacomatech]

Never mind, I see that you have already done it! Thank you.

[@alexandredebellefeuille785]

Weston said Solomon instead of Merrel at some point! Also please do the Scarpa Fuego! It’s a wild land firefighting boot, we’d love to see what’s in there and see what makes it so tough.

[@KWPZ21]

I've bought a Merrel hiking boot with an Oakley logo looking outsole pattern. I didn't do anything stupid and just follow the path. I almost fall off the cliff on the mountain with that one. It has horrible grip. That's even the first hike I've done when it was brand new. Good thing my friend is close to me and held my hand when I slipped.

[@summe1972]

I had a pair of Merrell trekking shoes I wore for about 5 years daily, and I loved them. So, when they were finally worn out, I decided to go with another pair of Merrell trekking shoes (this was about 3 years ago). They fell apart in less than 3 months, literally. The construction and materials were absolutely shoddy, nothing compared to the quality I had experienced previously. Very disappointing. I'll never buy another pair of Merrells.

[@Y_sol]

I used to really like Merrell. The first pair of hiking boots I had from there were amazing, lasted for about 4-5 years and were amazing for my feet. The second pair lasted about 3 years and started falling apart. Im a year into my third pair, which was a mistake.

[@jigsawdingoairsoft6503]

If you can get your hands on some, I’d love to see some chameleon 8s cut in half. So far a great boot, and the shoe is not far behind 💪🤙

[@albertobalamnavarro-medina9292]

When is the Bordon review coming out? I currently live in Colombia and met the owners. They mentioned their boots was coming along and I should be seeing their products on the Rose Anvil channel. Big fan of your content.

[@SuperTrb0]

I wore a pair of Moabs through two tours in Iraq and they held up very well. I purchased another pair a few years back and they fell apart within six months of use. Really disappointed. Clearly they have changed the design and construction from the originals. I have since switched to Salomon’s and have been happy with them so far.

[@tubulzr]

Yes, another pair of hiking boots. Subscribed.

[@adrianphoenix5604]

Keen dropped some dunk inspired work boots

[@sethchapman8001]

It really sucks that marketing BS like this is more and more the norm. Once good companies get bought out by corps that care about nothing other than profit. Be nice if there were actual repercussions for lying in advertising, and if our country wasn't run by corporations. Our system is rapidly failing before our eyes.

[@JC-fj7oo]

Just about every hiker I know, every hiking video I've seen, and my own feet... Trail runners are the hot thing right now. One of my favorite shoes in general is the merrell agility peak 5. Everyone I know that has them loves them. They're one of run4adventure's most used shoes and he's put hundreds of miles on his pairs. If you like boots and leather and heritage style, obviously they won't be the shoe for you. But that's where merrell is putting their money and effort right now.

[@davisbest]

I know Merrell from the military, late 90's-early 2000's. They were in that initial wave of transition from really tough hard on your feet boots to better more wear friendly ones that military guys could use. By 2007 they had soiled their name and too many companies were doing it better (at least what I saw in the military). Recently a YT'r recommended as the shoe of choice for the year: Merrell Agility Peak, so I got it against all my instincts. The worst Ultra shoe I've ever worn; a criminal attempt at the price point. Merrell is not alone now, hence your wonderful channel pointing this out; there's just too many companies that are pricing themselves as a premier shoe/boot without the quality or know how.

[@tony6633]

Hey, cool videos. I have a recommendation, try an osklen shoe, such as the Soho or the Hybrid.

[@BassRacerx]

i'm interested in the Merell moab speed 2.0 (mid pref) I had the original moab speed and its comfort and durability is great, however there were things that i did not like about it that merell seems to have improved on the version 2. I did not like the pattern of the outsole so sometimes you could feel the rocks under your feet. Also i wished there was some kind of shank to provide some more support/ stiffness and merell added a rock plate / shank combo to the sole.

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

I went on a paid multi-day walk in some pretty harsh terrain in Tasmania with a guiding company with my GF (now wife) who liked the security of a known format and food drops, and got talking to one of the senior staff about the relative merits of different models of Scarpa boots. My old leather ones (resoled once) were older than him, I think. He had on a pair of nylon upper Scarpas, and said he threw them away about every two years (he could claim them back on tax as a work expense). & these are from a 'premier' brand, but he was wearing them maybe 20 weeks solid in a year. So what hope would something like these Merrells have? You'd need a pretty big roll of duct tape to keep them together in granite country, I'd reckon.

[@joshlack479]

Would love for you to do the Asolo Fugitive Gtx. By far the best hiking boot I have ever owned. I worn out a pair, bought a pair of Lowa and they do not hold a candle to the Asolos. After 2 months I wound up buying another pair of Fugitives.

[@meme4one]

I've had some great Merrills including older moabs. Definitely one to avoid nowadays.

[@derekeaton1728]

So close to 100k in shoes destroyed. Makes me realize how long ive been watching this channel😅🎉🎉 Congrats @roseanvil P.S I love my barefoot rangers to the point I'm getting them resolved already

[@josepha.r5839]

I bought Merrells a few years ago. I do more urban walking ... lots of it but hardly rough going. I got them here in Sacramento about 5 years ago. I'll be moving out of here and up to rainy, misty, muddy Humboldt County (otta' Sacra-tomato!) and need to replace my Merrells .. or should I? I paid $125 for them but want some now that are better 'water resistance'. (It'll be Humboldt County, after all.) Any suggestions for another brand?

[@holladay67]

Please do the Basque Sundowner and St. Elias XT!! Never seen you do any Vasque boots even though they have been around since the 60s

[@jimmyjames2022]

Long time, satisfied Merrill boot owner (various models), and IME they are comfortable fairly durable urban/day hike shoes. Where they've failed prematurely Merrill have given me replacements no problem. But TBH, I'd *never* take any Merrill product into the mountains on extended hikes. I'd love to see Merrill develop a product that could actually handle that, but I'm not surprised this Rogue Hiker model wasn't it. Not really their forte is it.

[@tigerkuma1011]

Agreed. I've had good experience with Moabs. I'm not an ultra hardcore hiker tho but they've served me well

[@Jarrow13]

I've had bad luck with Merrell shoes and boots when it comes to durability. Yet I'm not the only one complaining about Merrell's durability. A matter of fact Merrell should refrain from using that term. Still miss the late 90's when Nike was still producing some awesome hiking boots under their ACG line, had a pair that lasted around 750 miles from full back packing on the Otter trail in Knysna to on foot hunting in the bushveld on the Zimbabwe border. My Merrell Granite's lasted 3 hikes and had to be replaced, now my repplaced ones serves as casual shoes as they are very comfy (one thing Merrell is does very well).

[@WyattGoff-bv8qp]

Moabs used to be awesome. Haven’t got new pair in a while. Any comments on them lately?

[@mattgibbia2692]

Have a pair of Moab 3 and they have held up great so far going on 4 months

[@mrnoname6327]

Still good and for lightweight the merrell speed ecos are awesome too.

[@jmmartin7766]

I've had my MOAB 3's for about three months and they've seemed to hold up alright. But, tbh I've only been wearing them for casual use (for break-in/shakedown cruise purposes) and haven't put them through any tough hikes yet.

[@tigerkuma1011]

18 months and no issues. Any that don't have vibram soles go pretty quickly tho

[@jasonkane7231]

I was looking at this boot, so this video has saved me some €. Anyway, I think I have a good video pitch for you, if you'd like. ASICS are a decent sneaker/sports brand, but I've been wondering how much has the construction of Gel-Kayano 14 changed from it's vintage original in it's current form as a sportstyle sneaker. They've supposedly removed most of the technology from their sportstyle sneakers, but I haven't seen anyone do a comparison cut-up test and since you can get their shoes cheap-ish, it would make for a good video. Any colour of the Kayano 14 or other of the popular 2000s sportstyle ASICS shoes will do, such as GT-2160, Gel-Nimbus 9, Gel-Kayano 14 and so on. Thank you for the great content!

[@alexjohnstonjohnston5374]

My experience of Gore-tex shoes is generally positive, breathable and waterproof. Certainly more breathable than other waterproof footwear types, if a bit less hard wearing

[@philliplee1193]

When online catalog sales make up a large portion of sales, when outdoor adventures come and go and maybe just were a dream about someday going hiking, when people say well that’s okay I’ll still wear them around the house. .then cannot Merrill say well then it’s your choice if you didn’t do the research and it was your impulse to buy.

[@beepster991]

Once purchased a discounted pair of Goretex Merrell at Cabela's and was pretty bad. The built quality was horrible and failed to keep dry on wet grass. Unsure if typical or outlet grade, but convinced me to avoid.

[@tomthoelke8343]

I'd like to see a comparison of low end to high end hunting boots. Maybe compare Kenetrek, Meindl, Crispi, Irish Setter, Danner, Lacrosse, Hanwag, Zamberlan, Rocky, White's, Wolverine. I'm talking about leather and composite or man made material boots not muck style rubber boots.

[@Gumshoe88]

Popular maybe, the best? Not by a long shot. Have been using Vasque for years and the soles will wear out (from hiking, etc) before the shoe fabric starts to come apart.

[@frankmelotti3477]

Add nice pair of Merrill full leather comfortable and cushioned very grippy sole however after a few years went into the closet to take them out for the season Souls dry rotted and crumbles

[@General1Cal]

Merrell looks great, is there any way to reinforce those hiking boots! I bought carbon fiber insoles and the completely changed my Oakley but they are starting to go bald at the bottom, but they are so light weight might consider someone rebuilding the bottom.

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

I stick to milsurp boots so far, or when I get a modern boot first stop is the cobbler and ask them to nail it/screw it up to standards and perhaps stitch if possible.

[@texandy89]

I own a pair of X Forces Jungle Boot by Salomon boots my first pair and they are very comfortable and no issues with them at all

[@felicio1881]

The zephyr gtx got an update would love to see what the differences are and if it’s worth the upgrade I have had my zephyr gtx for going on 7 years and they are still kicking, shame on these merrels never would have thought to have seen such a fall off

[@ManBearPig781]

Any plans to review Han wag boots? I just picked up a pair of Yukon’s and I’m really happy with them.

[@isaaco5679]

Pfft! I bought the thursday hero boot because of this channel and I managed to climb my way out a of a ravine after trout fishing. The idea that I need special speakers for every specific occasion is complete bs.

[@Jeffery00cox]

Maybe it falling apart is a feature." I wore out my boots on that hike!"

[@Jameszabierek]

Any chance you’re going to review the new vans MTE crestline? They look pretty amazing.

[@mr.meeseeks4279]

Patiently waiting for some hanwag anviks and banks gtx

[@ryanaustria6887]

Lol Hercules when “Go the distance” mentioned

[@borabora4480]

best option is leather. waxed if water resistance is needed.

[@lutomson3496]

i stopped buying them Keens seem to hold up better

[@travisadams4470]

My teens didn't last 3months. Junk

[@MagicMufflerBrake]

I think u should've included some Danners in this comparison, I would've been interested to see how their stuff stacks up, after all they claim heritage inspired using new tech that may have stacked up better against this crowd vs the heritage crowd, and they have the mountain 600 line that looks comparable in price to these options here.

[@johnhogg9756]

Between me and other half we have both had merell goretex boots with proper lining and two pairs each leaked first time we got them wet. Gave up on them at that point and surmised they were a good company that’s cut costs too far and are no longer of the highest quality. Tend to use zambelan. Meindl or altberg these days

[@bigjared8946]

Their Alverstones are the best damn hiking shoes ever. I *wish* they made boots like they make shoes.

[@babygerald4645]

Maybe by S-curve they mean from a top-down view of the plate. I can possibly envision an S-curve from the toe to the outer midfoot, curving across the arch to the inner heel. Kind of like their analog version of adidas torsion. Anyway, too bad to see Merrill cut corners on this boot. Might be good kick-around rain shoes on discount but not at full price.

[@gdirkjan]

To bad Merrel makes this. Because I own a pair of Moab. They’re the best hiking boots I own. Even after so many kilometers, trails, adventures: Superb!

[@MrKroesamaja]

Can you test the Merrell Speed 2. Thank you for your videos.

[@robdubyuh420]

Please review a pair of Alt-Berg boots. A UK company supplying the military and civilian market.

[@stphns1737]

Super good to know!

[@MyViewon_Life]

I would love for you to start reviewing trail running shoes, they are expensive and always promise a lot of technology, always makes me wonder if it's all bull...

[@Japecs.]

I want see some Hanwag. Is it worth that money or not

[@devildogwhisper]

Their barefoot shoes also seem to get narrower every iteration. They're just weirdly-shaped, zero-drop feet-binders now.

[@Highland_Paddy]

My previous comment still stands that out of the five in this series, the only ones I might consider are the Lowa. Still one to go.

[@Highland_Paddy]

More and more companies just want to pump out products? Marketing will save the day?? No big surprise here so far.

[@fredperry9235]

Could you do a side by side compilation where you recommend one hiking boot in each price category?

[@betulaobscura]

Good review of bad boots.

[@ChiliM4n]

I really like the idea of the boot. The thought is decent, the functionalities are there, but too bad a "top tier" company can't manage to test a shoe for 2 afternoons. I never understood how companies invest millions in engineering their products and then don't even test that product.

[@Treysmokes]

You should cut in half the off white Nike blazer low or off white airforce 1 mid

[@shaunpugh3287]

Fashion brands tend to be useless as they are run by beancounters rather than anyone who is passionate about the product. My daily walking boots are from a company called Iturri, and I'm guessing you've probably never heard of them. I got sick of fabric boots just falling apart after a few months and acting like sponges in the horrible wet months we have in the UK over winter. After a bit of research I ended looking at military issue boots instead, which left me to the Iturri Patrol boots and Alt-Berg Defenders. Both are considerably cheaper than these Merrell boots and ages. They are also very comfortable. Don't get me wrong, fabric boots have a place, and do tend to be more comfortable, but again I would avoid Merrell, Keen and most brands that are available in the typical high-street chains. For fabric boots I chose AKU Pilgrims. Again cheaper than the Merrells, infinitely more durable and feel like wearing a pair of high quality trainers/sneakers. You can also get a high-leg version which is much better suited to backpacking and again is cheaper than these Merrells.

[@ddblairco]

thank you

[@Speedgovernor]

I love this stuff. 2020s people are so far away from anything that this channel is about to be bigger than ever. Thank you Weston 🫡

[@ben2mx]

Can we have a website that has a list of rose anvils do and do not buy brands and models ?

[@Jimmy_Cream]

Please please please, look at the Mammut flextron system they use..

[@zhivkok.8336]

3:19 - Depeche Mode - SOFAD shirt 🙂

[@PhillipBicknell]

I thought Vibram used to vet the quality of the boots to which their name was being added. Has that changed?

[@GrimJerr]

I've been wearing Merril exclisively for over 20 years and I can say the quality of my last few pairs has been poor.

[@TJ-hd5ym]

Damn mine come in a couple of days well not returning i hate returning stuff.im old one bad knee not treking 40miles lol .

[@dareangrant2613]

I guess that's why I have never heard of them

[@hermitgreenn]

I can't tell what the point of a Vibram sole is, if the pattern is completely proprietary and will not be available to buy in a year.

[@paullanier3597]

I bought a pair of Merrells over 10 years ago and within an hour they were hurting my feet so I returned them. I tried Merrell again about six months ago and again they hurt my feet. I finally just gave up on the company. Apparently they just don’t make shoes that fit my feet.

[@meep_man4208]

You should do adidas eastrail 2.0 boots and bapestas

[@starlightwolves1525]

That “S” geometry bs must refer to the horizontal shape of the footbed/outsole. Imagine it starts at the tip of your toes, swoops down around the bottom of your forefoot, hooks back up under your arch and back down around your heel. At least that’s the only S-ish shape I could find. In other words “we shaped it like human feet” uh yeah… that’s like your main mission as a shoe company. Hell even Nike knows that much (sort of).

[@Third297]

How about looking at some Hanwag boots?

[@boonesh104]

Are these similar to their MQM line of hiking shoes?