These shoes are constructed from a significant proportion of recycled materials, such as the recycled laces and the Vibram Ecostep sole with 30% recycled rubber. One area where the Merrell Moab Speed shoes have a clear and outright advantage is green credentials. If we had to, though, we like the ever-so-slightly more aggressive tread pattern on the Trailstorm shoes, which came into its own when scrambling up muddy banks. The Moab Speed shoes have a Vibram Traction Lug that provides grip and impact damping, and 4mm lugs in a range of profiles and shapes.īoth soles offered excellent traction in a range of conditions, surfaces and inclines, and there’s little to choose between them. The Trailstorm shoes use an Adapt Trax outsole with 4mm lugs, angled and directional to provide traction when climbing and descending.
Both soles offer this in different formats. However, when it comes to breathability the Merrells just pip the Columbia shoes to the post, and in warmer weather we found them cooler and more temperature controlled, so if you suffer from hot feet this is something to consider.Īlongside weather proofing, a chunky lug and a sturdy sole are two critical elements of a good walking shoe, particularly one that’s aimed at providing secure grip when hiking on muddy ground. Both were impressively waterproof, preventing water ingress while walking through wet muddy ground, puddles and the occasional stream crossing, although obviously the shoe design means that water can still come in over the top. Both shoes offer waterproofing Merrell uses the industry-leading Gore-Tex waterproof membrane while the Columbia shoes feature its own Omni-Tech membrane.
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