Consumers are increasingly drawn towards hybrid designs that blend various functionality into a single product, and the new Merrell SPEEDARC SURGE BOA Hiking Shoe is the latest release to capitalize on this trend. One of the world’s foremost hiking brands with an impressive track record, this new release incorporates the best hiking shoes and off-road sneakers with remarkable results.

Featuring the brand’s cutting-edge SpeedARC™ midsole system and combining it with the new FloatPro™ technology and Flexplate™ technology, the Merrell SPEEDARC SURGE BOA Hiking Shoe delivers uncompromising shock absorption and comfort. Engineered to maximize the proprietary design’s coil shapes that work with the layered nylon plate, it’s a shoe designed to make hiking as effortless as possible.

The brand drew on inspiration from the shock absorption systems of high-clearance vehicles throughout the design process, applying the technology in a manner that’s equally adept on rough terrain as it is on city streets. This manufacturing approach ensures that the energy put into each step is returned through propulsion and pushes the wearer’s stride forward.

Another cutting-edge technology employed in the Merrell SPEEDARC SURGE BOA Hiking Shoe design is precision-fit double-lacing. This allows the wearer to quickly adjust the shoe to their foot shape and secure it with the high-performance Matryx® upper fabric, noted for its lightweight and breathable qualities.

Building on the award-winning history of the well-loved footwear manufacturer and showcasing its innovative research and development, the Merrell SPEEDARC SURGE BOA Hiking Shoe is another welcome release for hiking enthusiasts. The shoe will launch globally on merrell.com on Jan. 7, 2025.

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