https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/merrell-moab-speed-2-gtx-review/ Running shoe review and run culture website Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:40:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/merrell-moab-speed-2-gtx-review/#comment-24184 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:58:56 +0000 https://believeintherun.com/?post_type=shoe&p=50182#comment-24184 I have burned through a pair of the non-waterproof version over the warmer months and I really like them. Very comfortable midsole that seems to hold up quite well and that plate is a welcome improvement over the base Moab. Outsole is okay but does wear a bit faster because of its lug spacing. I agree that getting a good heal lockdown is a challenge, the foot opening is just so generous that it’s a struggle to seal it up, I ended up having to switch to Locklaces to get a solid lockdown without being too constricting. I do wish it was a bit more like the Moab 3 in its overall fit, I would prefer a little bit more width and a cushier heel padding. The biggest issue for me is the liner material will start to breakdown at the back of the ankle before the rest of the shoe is done, definitely wear gaiters if you are hiking in sandy or dusty situations to protect that material from abrasion.

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