Comments on: Winter Running Shoe Recommendation: Merrell Mix Master 2 Waterproof Trail Shoe

By: LeviD

LeviD — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:51:19 +0000

I just finished my review on my site and a made a small video as well.
I quiet started enjoying my adventures with the Mix Master Mid Boots and they are great.

I think the upper can be improved, in the case of the materials used. Also the outsole. Definitely both needs to be upgraded to improve durability. If stays like this, it will be still the most comfortable I have ever worn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZxN-Bdtb9c

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Kasia.

No female versionn

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By: Jose

Jose — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Already ordered them, thanks for the fast answer :)

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Glenn Hough.

The lugs are fine on asphalt, they don't protrude excessively.

By: james

james — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

wait your beagle was ok, right? We need closure on this anecdote!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Mr. Gordo.

We had that one in the US as well, but the price was too high I think, and shoes with minimal sole don't do so well in standing water since there is minimal height till it spills over the ankle.
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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to james.

Yes, she was found by me and my son on a trail behind my house. She took off around 8:00 in the morning and was gone till about 3:00 in the afternoon - quite an adventure!

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By: Anutka

Anutka — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I don't see female equivalents to these shoes, are they not made?

By: Stefan

Stefan — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Not so much a running shoe but the newly released Vivobarefoot Synth Hiker is a great winter hiking boot (we had a first real snow 2 weeks ago so I had lots of opportunities to test). I also have a toddler on my back.

I had the MMM2wpfT on my list, too, but discarded it for its 4mm drop. I got so accustomed to my zero drop Trailroc 235 and Bare Access that I can't stand a drop anymore. 4mm does not sound much but I live in the mountains and walking/running downhill is quite different with only a few mm of drop.

While I can somehow understand the rational for a elevated heel for running shoes I do not comprehend this for hiking boots. Hope we see more alternatives in the future.

By: Kasia

Kasia — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Anutka.

I've searched for it too already, 'normal' Mix Master has its female version but look like Mid doesn't, pity.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jose.

I wear the same size in both, so I think that 43.5 should do it.

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By: Jose

Jose — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hey Peter, great review as always!

I was looking for a minimalist shoe with enough cushion for mountain hiking during winter. I found the lowtop version yu show here could be a great solution.

Using 43.5 on Trail Glove/Road Glove, do you think my feet would be happy on a 43.5 Mix Master or should I get 44? (using mountain socks on the Gloves seems to be ok on 43.5)

Thank you for your input :D