The rock plate protects the feet from rocks and harsh terrain, so you can focus on your adventures. Completing the outsole is a rock plate which provides added underfoot protection. The outsole enables confidence in the most extreme trail environments to keep you grounded at all times.
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It is also highly durable meaning no matter what you throw at it, the MQM Flex will perform time and time again. This design features Gore’s latest Invisible Fit, which bonds the waterproof bootie to the shoe, providing seamless integration. The durable rubber provides a strong grip on the most challenging terrain it works to protect itself from damage, and protect users from losing control and slipping. This review focuses on the men’s non-waterproof, low-top version of the MQM Flex 2, but we’ve also spent time testing the Gore-Tex model (140). Multi-directional grip the outsole ensures traction on varied terrain ensuring confident footing. Quantum Grip Rubber Outsole Developed to provide traction and grip, the MQM Flex 2 GORE-TEX has been constructed using a mountain-grade durable rubber compound. Designed to gently support the foot in key areas of the foot to encourage muscles to stay in a relaxed athletic position. Contoured to your foot, the insole provides flexible intuitive support for connected and protected movements. Completing the midsole is a kinetic fit base removable insole which provides flexible support for all-day wear. The air cushion features in the heel to reduce stress on the foot with each step this, in turn, lessens the impact during heel strikes and helps to cradle the heel to maintain proper alignment. An air cushion also features in the midsole to provide shock absorption and stability. FlexConnects dual-directional flex grooves ensure a secure fit as well as natural and serious grip to deliver agility and stability on any terrain. As well as this, Merrell’s signature flexConnect technology has been used within the midsole to ensure enhanced ground connection. By supporting these key areas of the foot, the midsole material can also help to offer enough support to help prevent discomfort and possible injury. EVA within the midsole offers supreme cushioning and support to key areas like the arch and heel, holding the foot securely in place for a smoother transition and wear. EVA Midsole The midsole has been constructed using different technologies to ensure long-lasting comfort and increased cushioning. Complete with a protective TPU toe cap to protect your feet from rocks, debris and other potential hazards out in the elements, so you can go forth confidently and comfortably. A bellows tongue prevents dirt, debris and water from entering the shoe, and the tongue-integrated lacing system ensures an incredibly secure, stable fit that can take on whatever the trail throw at it. The waterproof mesh construction allows for optimum moisture and temperature control, as hot stuffy air and sweat can escape through the mini perforations, and cool air can enter. The advanced GORE-TEX® membrane allows vapour and moisture to escape from the shoe inner, whilst simultaneously protecting the foot from water ingress, for happy, dry, comfortable feet. GORE-TEX® Waterproof InvisibleFit Construction This waterproof upper is designed to protect your feet from water, whilst feeling so lightweight you hardly notice you’re wearing a shoe at all. It combines all the best features of a trail runner and a hiker into one and doesn’t compromise on either.
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Mountain-grade Quantum Grip™ rubber outsole for excellent grip on rugged terrain.
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Rock plate provides added protection from rough trails.FLEXconnect™ dual-directional flex-groove EVA midsole for agility and stability.Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and provides added underfoot comfort.Removable Kinetic Fit™ BASE contoured insole provides flexible support and underfoot comfort.Tongue-integrated lacing system for a more secure fit.GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane construction for lightweight, breathable protection that fits and feels like an unprotected shoe.The hybrid design of the Merrell® MQM Flex 2 GORE-TEX® hiker shoe is inspired by athletes but made for the everyday hiker who wants to take their performance to the next level.Shop Running Shoes Search Within Women Search