It’s the year 2020, and shoe collabs abound, from Crocs x Bad Bunny to Cole Haan’s colorful Slack-themed sneakers for people who really love enterprise software. Among this landscape of wild (and somewhat random) brand crossovers, there’s one shoe collab that we’re actually looking forward to: the Merrell + Outdoor Voices Moab 2 Mid Eco.
Merrell, the Rockford, Michigan-based company that has been producing top-of-the-line outdoor apparel since 1981, knows a thing or two about hiking boots. The Moab 2 is considered one of the best budget-friendly boots on the market—Merrell touts it as a “gateway boot” for beginner hikers, and has sold more than 20 million pairs. Key components include a cushy inner, sturdy Vibram soles, great ankle support, and excellent waterproofing. If you’ve been getting outdoors more during the pandemic (or you’re planning to this fall), the Moab is an excellent starter boot that won’t break the bank.
The Merrell + Outdoor Voices Moab 2 comes in men’s and women’s sizes, and is now available for sale. Happy trails!