Men's Morphlite Trail Sneakers

Amazing fit, like a glove, true to size. Extremely soft and comfy, not squishy, but feels very much like you could stand/walk on these all day as a general purpose shoe. Very light. If you land hard in front your toe might shift forward enough to hit the front of the shoe, but for standard running it seems fine. Not the most stability side to side but good enough. The toe part slightly curves upward so the shoe doesn't lay flat on the ground. Medium sized lugs; the sole seems to trap a good amount of mud. Sole is somewhat soft/squishy, not hard at all like more technical/extreme trail runners, you could easily transition from trail to road with these. Pretty good traction, I haven't tried it on wet rock yet. The laces tie and hold well. The shoe is breathable, but at the same time feels a teensy bit hot on the upper part of the foot near ankle, but toes are fairly cool. The knit is tight enough that dust may not make it through, but air does. Overall 8/10 (maybe 9/10 considering how great the fit is). If you can get these on sale, they're a no brainer.

Last month I bought a pair of Merrell Morphlites for a week in Hawaii and another week in Kauai (life's tough, eh?) I also ordered a pair of Saucony Men's Excursion TR16s and Columbia Vertisol Trails. Three pairs entered, but two would go back. Those were the Sauconys and the Columbias. The Sauconys (a brand I often run in) had terrific lugs and seemed really durable, but they were also stiff, the least flexible and comfy of the three. The Columbias were more comfy but didn't quite have the high-quality feel of the others, and were a little tight across the toebox. Neither pair flexed as well nor felt as soft as the Merrells, which were also the lightest of the three models by far, nearly 50g per shoe less than the Sauconys and Columbias. So Merrells it was. On to the review, fellow outdoorsy folks! ➕PLUSES +Fit and Comfort. I'll spare you the pics, but I have very long fourth toes which get crammed against everything. The Merrells accommodated my weirdo feet better than the others, and through miles of muddy, rocky hiking the shoes felt terrific, even when they were soaking wet- no blisters or change in performance. I even stomped through the little alluvial spot at the beach below the Hanakāpīʻai Falls hike, and got salt, sand and grit galore all over them. No worries. The hike went on without a hitch. +Function. Here's where the Merrells really excelled. When you're packing, you've gotta make some tough choices. I couldn't bring both runners and hikers, so I chose the Merrells to do double duty. And did they ever. I ran nearly as far as I hiked, and while these aren't running shoes, they were just fine for a good five-miler on paved paths, with smooth response and flexibility. I particularly appreciated the width of the outsole- it kept my footfalls balanced and straight. But back to the hikes. Igneous rock, lava and mud are shoe killers. They tear at everything like little teeth. The tougher the lugs and construction, the more durable the shoes, but also the more limited the application. Really, I wanted a hiking shoe I could also run in, not the other way around. So regarding overlap and versatility, the Merrells are terrific. Another great feature is that they really flex. Some hiking shoes keep your footing in challenging terrain with aggressive soles, but the Merrells actually morphed around the rocks and branches a bit, rather than staying stiff (Morph-lite...I get it.) I appreciated that in the crazy mud of the Kauai peaks, where it poured on us as we navigated some truly challenging footing. +Price. I got them for around $65, which is a steal for shoes of this quality. Again, running shoes will outrun them, and hiking shoes will outhike them (I have Merrell hikers too), but for an active vacation and any light-mid trail duty and exercise, you're getting two pairs for the price of one, and it's a damned good price at that. +Style. They look kinda cool, which I know shouldn't be a consideration, but hey, it helps (but brown or tan are slow running colors...white or fluorescent yellows and greens always seem faster, don't they?) ➖MINUSES -No real dings to speak of. I gave them a four on my rubric for durability (although I really beat the hell out of them on their maiden voyage) because they showed slight signs of wear after Volcanoes National Park. True hikers would have come out of the Hawaiian trails with nary a scratch, but again, these double as exercise shoes. Still, their longevity probably won't be the same as their hardier cousins. -Another minor consideration is the actual lug pattern and depth. They're really just flat soles with stubs on them, rather than something that looks like a mud-terrain tire. This means they don't bite and hold onto much, and tend to goop up quickly depending on the ground conditions. But they also clear themselves just as fast, and are really easy to clean- no scrubbing needed. Check my pic to see what the bottom of the shoes looked like- they look clogged, but they still gripped quite well. I didn't fall once on the entire trip, which is unusual given the weather and trail conditions. ☞TAKEAWAY The Merrell Morphlite is a truly superior shoe for moderate duty hiking, and shorter distance running, say 10k or less. They may not last as long as some other choices if your terrain is particularly rocky and rough, but you're getting comfort and exercise capacity in return. If there's such a thing as a perfect vacation shoe, this is it- you can hit trails, roads and gyms with confidence, and just pack the pair, along with your trusty flip flops. If you need other shoes, you're vacationing in the wrong places. *Sniff. I'm very finicky about my workout and active wear, but these passed the crucible with flying colors. I'll be keeping them close in my travel rotations, and I'll warrant that you'll be pleased at the quality and performance, especially at such an attractive price. See you on the trails, mates. Z

I really like these shoes. They are so lightweight It feels like maybe they weigh about 5 oz each. The base of the shoe expands at the front. It's hard to explain but the shape of these shoes is really unique. Also the sole and the tread is unique. It's not really a trail shoe and not really a golf shoe. It's a running shoe with a little bit more grip and a very subtle trail tread... These are extremely comfortable with a great deal of arch support. And the pictures just don't do them justice. These shoes look incredible. I got a ridiculous deal on these things for around $40. Incredible deal on the ones with white and blue trim. These are easily $100 to $150 shoes. Almost regardless of price, buy these. They're super cool. High quality.

First, I'm an Asic fan, but have tried other brands. These Morphlite 'sneakers' are comfortable and very light on your feet. I've probably put about 80 miles of walking on them over the past few months, rotating between brands. The shoelaces do not come loose once they are double knotted and have great little loop to tuck in the extras. They are great for short walks less than 6 miles. After that, my feet started to heat up. No separation of the sole or uppers. The only downfall of the sneaker is the tread. I haven't slipped yet, but the tread has worn down almost completely. I'm not a heavy guy. The only thing I can think of is that the sole is soft comparable to a Yokohama tire. Good traction; short life. Depending on my current inventory and the price, I might purchase again.

I really love the look of this shoe with these colors. I mainly purchased them for casual wear, but I have used these shoes a couple times for walking and they are very comfortable. They're incredibly light but they still feel durable. I'm very happy with these shoes!

Update: these shoes have zero lateral support and are dangeorus on anything off-camber. Absolutely terrible for "trail" running. These are sold as "Trail" shoes but they are more suitable for "paths" or pavement. The traction "nubs" are very small/short and do not offer much grip on roots or rocks. If you encounter any moisture at all, especially on rocks or roots, you are in trouble. I am around 180lbs and find that the lateral support of these shoes is not very good on trails. I have to be very careful when navigating anything that is off-camber. I tried tightening the laces but that didn't help. They are light and comfortable but I would not really consider them "trail" shoes unless your idea of a trail is just perfectly flat dirt. I also expect the traction nubs will wear down quite fast and then they will essentially be slicks.

This shoe is stylish and comfortable. The price is great too.

Nice sneaker has a good foot support system and cushioning. Puts a spring in your step.

Los tuve que devolver. A mi criterio su construcción interna es de muy baja calidad al igual que la suela. Al probarlos se sentían las costuras. Precio relativamente bajo, pero es acorde a la calidad.

Meinem Sohn gefallen sie sehr. Echt bequem.

Great sneaker and value for money

Ürünün hiçbir yerinde goretex yazmıyor. Ama hafif ve rahat. Bana 1 numara büyüğü tam oldu

Bonne marque ,bonne chaussures solide .