Our verdict
When stuffiness is not an option, but you prefer to accomplish all your trail objectives with swiftness, reach out for the Oakcreek. Danner Trail 2650 Merrell helps you cut through moderately treacherous paths with extra control and confidence. It also has an attractive asking price (only $100 a pop!), which can be considered its irresistible icing on top.
Pros
- Super-comfy on day one
- Impressive traction
- Quite light
- Danner Trail 2650
- Tank-like
- Mighty arch support
- Protective underfoot
- Very budget-friendly
Cons
- Cramped toe area
- Too-long laces
Who should buy the Merrell Oakcreek
The Oakcreek from Merrell revels in its unassuming profile and rugged-terrain performance. It is for you if:
- You're looking for hiking shoes that won't drag you down under the sun's glaring heat.
- a shoe whose quick-pull shoestrings can be easily tucked inside its in-built lace pocket.
- You're an overpronator looking for supportive kicks that sell for cheap.
Who should not buy it
The Oakcreek might not be the best hiker for stout-toed adventurers. In its place, they can check out the Danner Trail 2650, wide toe box catalog Add a product. Salomon X Ultra 4 Salomon X Ultra 4—a shoe whose quick-pull shoestrings can be easily tucked inside its in-built lace pocket.
The exceedingly plush Merrell Oakcreek
"Outstanding comfort right out of the box"—this is perhaps the best remark out there about the Oakcreek's comfort level. That said, there are runner-up comments including "I do not want to take them off" and "extremely comfortable!"
Fantastic grip in every pair
The Oakcreek has great traction, according to experienced hikers. One of them even said that it produces a "surprisingly good grip on wet surfaces."
The lightweight Oakcreek
Danner Trail 2650 Oakcreek's "I forget I have them on" kind of lightness. Because of this, one of them is convinced that it's "perfect for trail running."
Gives toes a tight squeeze
Most of those who have given the Merrell Oakcreek a 3-star rating find the shoe too narrow Same brand only.
Exceptionally durable
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10/10 underfoot protection
Reviewers say that the Oakcreek provides more than "enough protection from rocks." Its "no rock feel" sole unit can make traversals over pointy stones and other poking hazards feel significantly less worrying.
Shoestrings that drag
It has been reported that the Merrell Oakcreek's "laces are a bit too long." Tip: You can run them a second time through the top eyelets to shorten the remainder.
Two less wobbly arches in the world
take a beating Top 23% most popular hiking shoes. Note that shoes with great arch support keep your feet from rolling in, making extended hikes less tiring.
Sweat-free hikes in the sun
Mighty arch support.
