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Merrell MQM Flex GORE-TEX Invisible Fit Walking Shoes Review

13 May 2019 No comments
Merrell MQM Flex GORE-TEX Invisible Fit Walking Shoes Review

A hybrid trail running shoe and hiking boot, the MQM (Move Quickly in the Mountains) Flex GORE-TEX Invisible Fit delivers protection and stability in a lightweight and agile package.

It was developed in conjunction with three of Merrell’s mountain athletes who wanted a shoe that allowed them to move quickly whether travelling up, over or down mountains. In order to fulfil their athletes' brief Merrell’s product design team developed new technologies and worked with GORE-TEX to incorporate the company’s latest and lightest footwear-specific protective membrane.

The result is a shoe that excels in each phase of mountain travel (hiking, scrambling and running).

Key Features





  • Lightweight breathable mesh and TPU uppers
  • GORE-TEX InvisibleFit
  • M Select Grip sole with 3.5mm lugs
  • Bellows tongue keeps debris out
  • Hyperlock printed TPU heel counter
 
  • EVA removable footbed
  • FLEXconnect dual-directional flex-groove EVA midsole
  • Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
  • TrailProtect underfoot pad for additional support off-road
  • 355g (single shoe size 8)

GORE-TEX Invisible Fit



GORE-TEX Invisible Fit

GORE-TEX designed their latest membrane to meet the demands of trail runners who want protection from adverse conditions without adding excessive weight. Bonding directly to the shoe upper, the membrane removes unwanted wrinkles and folds, allowing the shoe to flex and move naturally, adding minimal bulk.

FLEXconnect Tech



FLEXconnect Tech

This new technology is a series of flex grooves in the midsole and outer that align with the bones in your foot, allowing the shoe to mirror your foot in flexing upwards, sideways and down. This results in a better connection and more grip on multiple surfaces while the weight savings offset the thicker protective backend of the midsole.

Ballistic Mesh



Ballistic mesh

At either side of the forefoot and the heel you’ll find a toughened mesh fabric. It reinforces these high wear areas extending the life of the shoes without affecting weight, flex and breathability.

M Select Grip



M Select Grip

The outer sole is made from Merrell’s in-house M Select GRIP (used in their top-end trail running shoes) and is the tackiest rubber in their range. It works in tandem with 3.5mm lugs and a 6mm drop to supply excellent grip across varied terrain.

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