If it takes more than a little snow or cold weather to keep you from hitting the trails, then have I got a shoe for you. Merrell sent me a pair of Siren Sport Gore-Tex XCR trail running/hiking shoes ($100), and my feet are in love. Not only are they adorable and sleek enough to wear with casual jeans (not bulky or manly looking), but these weatherproof sneaks also impressed me on the trails.
I wore these babies while walking on icy roads and hiking and running in woods with trails covered with a couple inches of snow. You can see from the photo that the soles are rugged and durable, so these shoes held up well on uneven terrain. They felt solid and safe on slippery surfaces too, but the best part — these trail runners kept me warm and dry, which is imperative when exercising in the cold. Another great feature is that these shoes have great arch support and the heel cups hugged the backs of my feet, so they felt comfortable yet sturdy.
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The tongue is attached to the actual shoe, which keeps out snow, but it was a little bulky. I'd definitely recommend wearing a sock that's slightly cushioned so you don't get unnecessary rubbing on the top of your foot. Another thing I noticed is that the laces are really thin, and I expected them to be thicker. It makes the shoe look more feminine, but I worry about them breaking down the road. Not a biggie though, since laces can always be replaced.
Even though these shoes have performed amazingly in the cold weather, I'm looking forward to wearing these for Spring and Summer hikes as well. The Gore-Tex will keep my feet dry in case I slip into a stream or while trekking through mud, but the material is also breathable, so my feet won't get super sweaty. Plus they're unbelievably lightweight, so you practically forget you're wearing them. If you're not a fan of this tan/pink combo, they also come in light gray, dark tan, light tan/orange, and dark gray/blue.
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I bought some waterproof Nike running shoes this winter, and I can't believe I ever got by without them! I'm glad to see more waterproof athletic shoes are coming on the market, so we don't have to settle for clunky boots in bad weather.
1Ooh, these are cute, and no bulky like my hiking shoes. And not too pricey either!
2I own a pair of these and they're great! Not only are they functional, they're also very comfortable and stylish.
3Oh good. I was going to ask if they were appropriate for summer as well and got my answer
I've been looking for new hiking shoes. I must give these a try.
4I have some Merrell water type shoes (the open, sandal style hiking shoe) and I loooooooove them. These are right up my alley.
5I own Merrells and they are the best shoes ever. I work at an outdoor recreation center and walk all day and after 10 hours on my feet, no pain, even in my back!
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