Merrell Outland Hiking Shoe - Men's - 2007 BCS

The shoes I am reviewing are the mid-height but they are basically the same exact shoe. The shoes are comfortable right out of the box and require little to no break-in period. I have worn these in about every weather condition and they have done well. What makes these special is the really soft Vibram soles, they grip really well on snow and especially ice. Some of my other shoes have the very hard Vibram sole and they slide around on ice, these shoes grip the ice.

I bought these guys because I was looking for something decent for my daily romp through the woods with the dog and some occasional hiking, particularly in the fall and spring. After one week I'm pretty happy with them. They are comfortable and surprisingly warm. We just got 1-2 inches of snow and if I use a midweight wool sock I felt completely warm with the temp around 25* on a 30 minute walk even though they have no insulation. They also grip very well in the cold and snow. A lot of companies go with a very hard sole for durability but then they have very poor traction when it gets cold out. Merrell has included a soft compound that works well in the snow. We'll see how they hold up over time.

I do not like the shoe. My left foot feels bruised on the ball every time. Either it is a flaw in this pair or something strange.............................

My first pair of Merrel. I decided to go with Merrels because a friend of mine has neuropothy in his feet and is a land surveyor and says he can't work in nothing but Merrels. I tried several styles and like these the best. I stand behind a counter on a hard concrete floor all day and my feet have hurt so bad lately that some days I just simply want to cry out in pain. i've never experienced foot pain like it since I took the job I have. After purchasing these shoes I have not had a single day of foot pain in my arches. They have GREAT arch support for you high arch footers like myself. As noted by another review the footbed is a simple piece of thin foam, which is why I couldn't give these shoes 5 stars. My friend tells me every pair of Merrels he has owned in the last decade have had these type footbeds in them. We figure Merrel must expect aftermarket footbeds to be purchased. But I'm not complaining cuz not having to deal with the pain in my arches make this shoe a life saver for work. I ordered the green superfeet for insoles; can't wait to get them in. The shoes are great for hiking.I love the vibram soles! Great lugs!!! Only when I'm standing in one place at work all day do I realise the lack of great footbeds. During my hikes I feel like I'm walking on air. These are a great alternative to heavy hiking boots. They really do look and feel like they should be able to hold up a great deal. I guess the AT next year will put them to the real test! Sizing seems right on as I typically wear a size 9 and my Merrels are a size 9 as well. Better footbeds would have gotten em 5 stars; however, 4 stars is still great in my book and these shoes are a God send for work, much less play!

These were true to size for me, and have been a comfortable, supportive shoe. I bought them primarily for disc golfing in the northwest, which means walking a lot in rainy, rough terrain and needing to have a stable platform for when you're on the tee. They've been great for this, and have held up better than most shoes. I have worn through the toe bumper on my left foot, but that's b'cuz I'm dragging my toe in my throw. If only I could solve that, and then I'd surely stop throwing it into the trees. At any rate, when these wear out, I'll be picking up another pair.

picked these for for almost free one day just because i could. they are decent, fit pretty well and work well for a few miles on short easy hikes. i use them now only for walking the dog and other things that require shoes that can get dirty muddy wet and anything else you can think of. they serve that function well and all in all im glad i have them as a utility shoe

On am on the tail end of my secon pair of these shoes (9.5 US)- paid $100. They are outstanding for comfort and easy to adjust without laces. The only downside- you must always use the heel flap when putting them on. My first pair were ruined after I negelected my previous advice- a small tear develped at the top of the shoe at the heel and propagated until the shoe was uncomfortable. I have gone 18 months of moderate use with my second pair and they have held up better than expected. Twister

Size 14 (US), width E. Mile 1: I could wear them forever! Mile 2: No hot spots. No problem! Mile 6: Feels like I've walked the last mile on marbles, barefoot. Mile 8: Maybe if I cut off a finger or two, I'll forget about the pain in my feet. Mile 9: I'm convinced the shoes have shrunk three sizes and are insulated with glass shards. Mile 10: Finally, camp! Take off shoes and feet look, well, just fine. There's no indication whatsoever I've hiked ten miles in a pair of steel vices with what feels like a cheese grater/drill bit insole. Lesson: Not for wide feet.

These shoes were comfy right out of the box. I have worn them for about 8 months in all types of terrain, snow, desert, casual, and rocky terrain. I have been impressed with the comfort that these shoes provide, however, I have not been impressed with the quality.
After about 4 months the seams on both sides of both shoes were splitting, just like the previous pair of Merrells that I purchased and returned (Moab Venilator). I dealt with the splitting and then had a cobbler repair them as bes he could. Now 2 1/2 months after that the leather around the seams is ripping and it's time to buy a new pair of shoes, not Merrels however.
Overall opinion: not too impressed by the quality, but the comfort was nice.

I bought a pair just before a trip to Peru to hike to Machu Picchu; many reviews warned that these were for day-trips and not multi-day hiking adventures. But after five days trekking through the Andean highlands, I beg to differ. They offer comfort and stability, and even have decent waterproofing for snow or mud hiking. As a plus, they are low profile, so they can be worn casually as well.

Please ensure you give them at least a week to break in, in order to get proper flexibility in the sole. Quite frankly, they may not fit you appropriately out of the box. However, after several hiking trips in various climes, I can vouch for the comfort and functionality of these shoes.

In think the article is very good and the store is very responsable

I tried these on in a retail store, liked the fit and the soft sole but wanted to shop around more. Ended up liking them the best so I ordered them from this site rather than drive 50 miles back to town. They show up fast, just as ordered, but when I put on the right shoe it is way tight against the side of my big toe - not at all like the ones I tried on at the store. On closer inspection I could see that they were just poorly assembled (China, go figure). Also, the insole insert thing is SO cheap, just a cheesy, extremely thin piece of foam - not what you would expect in a $90 shoe.
On the positive, they are good looking and this site took them back and credited my account no problem. I did have to pay for shipping tho.

Looks good and grabs good to terrain. I think it is a little low and wide making it easy to get dirt and stones into the shoe while hiking, what makes it a bit uncomfortable. The sole is soft which is excellent for long walks.

These hiking shoes are like Hilary Clinton...Ready to go on day one! Really, these shoes are great! I broke them in on a 10 mile hike and they felt very supportive and comfortable. This is my first pair of Merrell's and definitely not my last!