The Men\'s MQM Flex GTX Shoe from Merrel is inspired by athletes and made for you, this hybrid packs all the technology needed for Moving Quickly in the Mountains into one fast, protective shoe.The MQM range was designed by Merrell to combine hiking, trail running, scrambling and climbing into one shoe to reduce the inconvenience of changing shoes and the amount of kit taken on a trip. The range has flex grooves built into the midsole, which carefully aligns with the bones of the foot - this allows the shoe to flex with you, giving great connection to the terrain, and reducing the overall weight. This allows for more protection to be built into the middle and back of the shoesA TPU enforced heel cup and tacky M Select Grip outsole give the feeling of security which is super important when scrambling downhill at speed.