Men's All Out Blaze Aero Sport Hiking Water Shoe

Merrell has long been one of my favorite boot brands. When I started browsing for a pair of shoes or boots suited for warm-weather wade fishing, Merrell was one of the first places I checked, and they did not disappoint. -Fit & Wearability: I pair these with a sock liner and quality synthetic socks (check my other reviews), so I sized up half a size and got a perfect fit. On or off trail, wet or dry, these shoes are both comfortable and secure. -Traction & Water Performance: These double as trail shoes and water shoes, and Merrell nailed the traction. Whether on dry trails or slick creek stones, the grip holds up. The low-cut ankle offers great range of motion and keeps them lightweight, though you'll trade off some ankle support compared to full boots. They also drain efficiently and dry quickly while still offering the structure and durability of a proper trail shoe. -Style: They’re nearly identical in appearance to my Moab 2s (which I’ve used and loved for years). I bought these for function, not fashion, but they actually look pretty good too (opinion). Overall, I am very impressed with these hybrid water/trail shoes. If you plan on doing creek crossings, wade fishing, or just need breathable, fast drying footwear for hot weather hikes, these are a fantastic option. I wear these any time I wade or fish for hours at a time, and they have held up to the abuse without getting my feet chewed up or weighing me down, not sure I could ask for better.

While I only received these today I immediately took a hike through varied terrain (I live in the country), I wanted to post review number one because one of the biggest issues I had was what the heck size to order once I had narrowed my choice down to this shoe.. It's unbelievable how many opinions there are... almost as many as the number of different feet out there! In a nutshell, I wear a 10 and I have a wide foot. I almost ordered a half size larger but that would have been a mistake. Fit perfectly right out of the box and adjusted wonderfully in that years ago I broke my ankle and my left foot is now a bit larger than my right foot. I got these to replace my worn Teva's. I have not previously had 'lace' type footwear, but it's great. I can totally adjust my left foot to an excellent comfort level. Unlike my Teva's (which I could adjust) it's not just a strap, it's the whole. So no pressure points as they are diffused. I read so many reviews on so many different products, and finally narrowed it down to these. I'm not a river guide, I travel a lot in Asia and I wanted highly ventilated footwear that I could wear all day, and if there's water so be it. I usually do a lot of city walking, but I have to say these vibram soles are amazing. I walked through gravel areas and was amazed at the ability of the vibram soles to absorb sharp rock. Walked down the asphalt driveway and experienced a comfortable support. In sum, unless something weird happens in India next month, I love these right out of the box. I've never had any arch issues so I don't know what to say about that. Order your size. Update: Had these for a while now and I LOVE THEM! I'm actually wearing them all day with socks as house shoes.The plan was to break them in before heading to Asia, but I could have worn these out of the box to Asia. I literally have these on 12 hours and then take them off without and residual feeling. They come off so easy with a toe push. They go on easily. As mentioned I have a wide foot so I leave them at full size, although for hiking I tighten them just a bit. Total comfort. After reviewing and agonizing over so many choices, I am happy to say this was as good as my choice could have been. No question... a great product. UPDATE: Back from India & Bangladesh. These are the only footwear I took on the trip. I also took one pair of socks (for wearing on the plane)... well, no surprise. They performed! Whether hiking down a rocky beach or through miles of urban Mumbai, they were comfortable all day. I travel with anti bacterial wipes so I would wipe them down and clean them every other day or so. Kept them nice and fresh. I suffer from Hot Feet syndrome, but not with these. Now that I'm back home, they are my house shoes again, wearing all day with socks. I'm not sure why several reviews mention that they run big. I wear a size 10 and have very wide and chubby feet. They fit perfectly with the size adjusting elastic left wide open! And they are so easy to take on and off. I love them. Every bit the 5 star product.

I purchased these for a canyoning trip at Kawasan Falls in the Philippines (beautiful and extremely fun trip that I highly recommend) but I found out rather quickly that they were wrong for the intended purpose. First, lets talk about why these are great water shoes. Even Superman has one weakness and mine just happens to be the bottom of my feet, which are very sensitive to pain when I step on things like pointy rocks, Legos, etc. While planning for the trip and watching some videos of those who have gone before, I knew that I would need to plan on having a pair of water shoes that would decrease the potential of pain while walking over stones of varying sizes so after reading the reviews I went with these. The size was true to my standard shoe size, and I was really impressed by the quality of the shoe for the prince (I paid $69.99 for mine, but I see they went up in price recently). The waxy coating on leather gives them a rugged look and solid feel while the neoprene collar keeps your foot nice and snug. The sole on these suckers is hard! I didn't feel any discomfort caused by stepping on stones through the sole during the 2 hour canyoning excursion and would highly recommend these as great shoes for hiking when stream crossings are required. Note the end of my last sentence: "... I would highly recommend these as great shoes for hiking when stream crossings are required" because honestly I wouldn't recommend these for canyoning. In fact, the constant immersion of my feet in water softened my skin and the hardness of the sole gave me two of the worst blisters I have had in my life right on the ball of my feet. Our guide had opted for and even offered us anti-slip diving boots, but we turned them down because we had our own shoes, and hindsight being 20/20 I should have noticed and mimicked the seasoned professional rather than thinking I knew better. The other reason why I regretted my choice is because while the soles were fantastic at gripping the dry portions of our trek as well as protecting my sensitive soles, the hardness of the sole did not help out with the slipperiness of the constantly emerged stones. At times it seemed like I was trying to walk on ice with how often I slipped on the algae coated stones and I'm positive that having a more flexible sole designed for constant immersion would have been much better suited to the canyoning adventure. So in sum, I learned my lesson the hard way but these will still be amazing summer hiking shoes on trails that I know cross streams. With a little breaking in I also anticipate that the soles will be come a little more broken in and increase the grip potential, but I will update this review later if that isn't the case once I get an opportunity to test the theory!

Runs a size larger than my usual. Laces won't stay tied for some reason. Other than that I like the shoes.

I have massive feet. Imagine Shrek, shoe shopping, in the human village, but looking for ogre shoe sizes ;and that's about the best analogy for my plight with shoes. When I do find shoes in my size, they're rarely comfortable, have any version of arch support, and rarely do they have the aesthetics that I'm looking for. How I have missed out on Merrell shoes, all of these years, is beyond me. I was so impressed with this pair, that I went out and bought another pair of Merrell hiking shoes, the Accentor and they're just as wonderful. These all out blaze, looking stunning. They're very well made, extremely comfortable, to the point that other than having amazing foot support, they feel like invisible shoes, because it feels virtually weightless, like they aren't there. They're extremely tough, durable, and the mesh design makes your feet feel like there's always an AC turned on.i profusely sweat in all other shoes and not a single time had that occurred in these. They look great with my jeans, shorts, dressier attire, I can really use them for anything, but they excel in the woods, around rivers, hiking rocky outcrops.i haven't slipped or felt like I'm on uneven footing a single time. I don't get leg fatigue nearly as much as I used to either, that's the case with both these and the Accentor as well. Merrell is my new go to brand. I've never owned a more comfortable pair of shoes, that are made so ridiculously well. They'll be getting all of my money for shoes from now on. If you're on the fence about these shoes, don't be. They'll work for any occasion, go with any clothing, and you'll feel like your feet are being pampered, the entire time that you're wearing them.

Update after 8 days rafting the Colorado through the Grand Canyon. Okay, a no nonsense review: I wore these shoes exclusively for 8 days while on a rafting trip down the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon. I wore them to hike rocky slopes, wade streams, walk on wet rocks, walk up and down in and out and through fine sand areas, wade the river and so on. I, and they, were wet probably at least 85% of the time (waking hours). They met all my needs and expectations. They dried quickly. They were easy on and off to wash out sand. Note, I observed my fellow travelers with about every brand imaginable and they all get sand in them and they all have to be rinsed, etc. These were quick and easy to rinse, on or off. This was an extreme situation for such a shoe (I think). I have no complaints. Before I bought these I tried to read reviews and figure the best solution as we all do. I worried after reading about the Vibram soles being slick on wet rock as stated by some reviewers. I did not find that to be the case at all. They were stable and secure as could be expected. The rocks in this area were smooth and often wet, but the shoes held just fine. Let's be realistic, wet rocks, mossy rocks, muddy rocks are slick and nothing is going to hold 100%, nothing. These were fine. Before committing I often stepped to a wet rock and intentionally pushed and pulled to establish how slippery the situation would be. The friction and grip were always reasonable for the situation. For climbing and hiking they are stable and provide good protection against cactus pricks, stubbed toes and so on. I cannot speak to how long these will last as I have only had them a few months, but I am sure from experience that you will not wear out the Vibram sole. Over all, if you want a water shoe that is comfortable, stable, wearable and so on, these will do the job. Original Review: I've only had these a week or so. So far I like them. I bought these to wear on a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon in September. I will do an update after that.

This is my second pair of the Merrell All Out Blaze Aero Sport, and if that doesn’t speak to my satisfaction, I’m not sure what will. I’ve worn these shoes through hikes, travel, yard work, and even casual days out—and they hold up impressively across the board. Durability is top-tier. My first pair lasted years of abuse on rocky trails, muddy paths, and everyday wear. Even after extensive use, the Vibram soles held their grip, the mesh upper stayed intact, and the structure never collapsed like I’ve seen with other brands. What really sets these shoes apart is their all-around wearability. They’re light, breathable, quick-drying, and offer solid ankle support without feeling bulky. Whether I’m on a long trail, crossing shallow creeks, or just running errands, they’re comfortable and reliable. I don’t have to think twice—I just grab them and go. I’ve been loyal to Merrell for years, and the Blaze Aero Sport reinforces why. Their commitment to quality and performance is unmatched in the outdoor footwear space. The design strikes that perfect balance between performance and everyday practicality. This is my second purchase, and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a third when the time comes. Highly recommend these to anyone needing a rugged, breathable, multi-use shoe that doesn’t quit.

I really enjoy wearing these water shoes. They fit well and provide good foot protection when wading through rivers.

Really comfortable walking shoes.

Angenehm zu tragen, schöne Farbgebung, einfache Handhabung der Schnürung. Der fuß bekommt genug Luft. Kleines Manko war der Versand, da der Schuhkarton in einer Plastiktüte verpackt war, war dieser eingedrückt. Die Schuhe waren aber in Ordnung.

Trägt sich sehr gut. Schuh ist sehr leicht. Passform für schlanken Fuss gut. Bei der Größe habe ich wie von anderen Käufern empfohlen eine halbe Größe dazu genommen. Das war auch gut so. Fast wäre ich geneigt eine ganze Nummer größer zu empfehlen. Für mich aber so in Ordnung. Ich habe einen Allrounder gesucht und gefunden.

LAS TENGO HACE 11 AÑOS Y ESTAN COMO NUEVAS, EXCELENTE CALIDAD

Son perfectas estas sandalias. Llevo todo el verano con ellas y de lujo. Tanto para uso diario por ciudad, como para la playa, como para la montaña y el río. No resbalan nada y super cómodas sin calcetines. De talla yo tengo un 43 y en esta marca uso un 43 y un tercio, y perfectas.