These shoes are built for adventures, with waterproof features and stylish gradients
With the New Year around the corner, many of us are setting goals to get fitter or spend more time outdoors. But let’s face it — finding the motivation to put on a pair of trainers and head outside can be tough, especially in bad weather.
That’s when the right pair of shoes comes in. Merrell’s bestselling Moab Speed range could be the nudge you need to embrace the great outdoors in 2025, combining hiking-ready performance with a stylish edge.
Available for men and women, the footwear is designed for trail adventures but have a sleek, sporty look that works just as well for casual strolls. While style is important, they’re built for comfort, support, and durability, so you’ll be ready for whatever the bad British weather throws at you.
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The Moab range features special Gore-Text waterproof capabilities to keep feet dry on wet and muddy terrains, while its padded collar and cushioning mean you can walk for miles without discomfort. They’re also lightweight, ideal for long treks, and have a bellows tongue to stop dirt and debris from sneaking into your shoes.
If you don’t know where to start, the Men’s Moab Speed 2 shoes (£150) have proven popular with shoppers. One person called them a “great lightweight walking shoe” that “provides sufficient support, has a sole that offers good protection on rough ground and is not too firm.”
Meanwhile, a second gushed: “I love these shoes. I walk about 30 miles a week. Before owning these shoes, the big toe on my right foot would always get sore when I walked—not anymore! Merrell really makes the best shoes, in my opinion.”
It’s worth noting that some people said to double-check sizing when ordering, with a few people stating they found the shoe a narrower fit around the toe box. However, most reviewers who mentioned sizing found that going up a half size seemed to remedy this.
The Women’s Moab Speed 2 shoes (£150) have also earned a legion of fans. A happy shopper said they provided “great support and comfort on walking trails. “It is easy to put the sneakers on, and I like the height of the shoe bottom, so it is comfortable against the ground,” they explained. “They are Stylish and great colour.”
Similar to the men’s, we’ve spotted some reviewers who recommend going up in size. “Make sure you size up as my first pair,” one reviewer said.
But another person said: “I have never owned Merrell’s before, but they had the specs I needed for my backpacking trip through South America, so I thought, “Why not?” They are waterproof, have a medium-wide foot bed, are lightweight, and have a great cushioned sole — what more could you want?! I got a couple of blisters while breaking them in, but they broke in quickly, and I can’t wait to travel around with them.”
Alternatively, Regatta is another trusted source for reliable hiking shoes. The brand’s Men’s Holcombe Waterproof Low Walking Shoes are currently on sale for £36, down from £90.
Mountain Warehouse also offers a wealth of discounted options. One such option are these top-rated Waterproof Hiking Boots, which are now £42.99 from £69.99.
