Merrell’s Top Lightweight Hiking Shoe Just Got a Drastic Price Cut

These days, Merrell is more than a hiking brand. Countless collabs, not to mention the launch of its streetwear-leaning 1TRL line, have made it a go-to name for urban hypebeasts and sneakerheads, to boot.

Nonetheless, Merrell will always be, at its heart, a company servicing dirtbags, trail rats and nature nuts. It even has the receipts to prove it.

According to the brand, the Moab is the single most popular hiking-shoe line in the world. And you needn’t trek much further than your local trailhead to corroborate the claim.

Up to speed

Part of the Moab’s popularity comes down to the line’s reputation for out-of-the-box comfort and high-quality materials. Meanwhile, a vast range of variants keeps it adaptable to variable conditions and terrain.

While it’s hard to beat the OG when it comes to all-around performance, there’s an argument that one model is up to the task: the Moab Speed 2.

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On Sale

Merrell Moab Speed 2

• $105 at REI
  $140 (25% off)

For starters, this variant separates itself with a lightweight mesh upper that adds breathability and keeps the ounce-count low. But don’t go thinking this isn’t a serious hiker for serious hikes.

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TPU overlays around the heel and toe box offer protection and durability against rocks, while a full-foot stability plate — something Merrell calls the “Flexplate” — is layered into the midsole for torsional rigidity and lateral stability, not to mention all-day comfort.

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Its only obvious downside? The Moab Speed 2 usually comes with a $20 price hike over the classically styled Moab 3.

However, it’s a qualm that’s easy enough to navigate, considering REI just added two colorways of the Moab Speed 2 to its sale page.

The discount brings the total cost down of the shoe down to just $105. As of writing, nearly every single size is still up for grabs. Happy hiking.

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