Ahnu Men's Moraga Mesh Hiking Shoe

Got these last Wednesday from Amazon and immediately set out on a 2.5 hour forest hike with steep climbs and downhills. Was impressed enough to try them three days later on a five- mile 3400' foot gain hike to beautiful Pine Creek Lake in Montana's Absaroka range.I found these to be a very good fit for me and rock solid on smooth and rocky dry trails, as well as boulder climbing. In addition, my soles (forefeet) are sensitive and these shoes treated them the best I've experienced in a long time, i.e., just enough softness in flex, combined with good overall cushioning (although a little thin under the toe pads). Coming back down, where sensitivity is invariably the greatest, I was rarely more than mildly uncomfortable, if at all, and afterwards my feet were fine, unlike with just about every other shoe I've tried in recent years.Just before starting down from Pine Creek Lake, a short, light rain and hail squall blew through. By then, these shoes had nearly 6 hrs trail time + 3 hrs hanging around the lake. The path out immediately put us on a large wet rock slab, and after a few steps I thought to myself, "Great, these are good on wet rock too." Then maybe four steps later, going down the same slab, I was flat on my back, the shoes having gone straight out from under me like skis on ice. I landed on hip, elbow and hand, the damage being a broken wrist (realized later). Wondering afterward if the cause had been an icy hail film, I tested the shoes (cautiously) for the next two hours on other wet slabs, boulders and relatively larger trail and streamside rocks, all with modest declines. Unfortunately, they slid immediately on everything - every time! Never seen anything like it in some decades of time on and off trail.Did I get a bad pair, part of a bad batch or run into a common problem, I don't know. But for now I'm wary of these for anything where wet rock surfaces might come into play. For other uses and conditions, I'd highly recommend them. But since they are advertised as a trail shoe, I owe it to others (and Ahnu) to give them one star for now.P.S. The black (and "mermaid brown") have been discontinued, but according to Ahnu the shoes are exactly the same as the current smokey brown model.Update: After some sanding and another 12 hrs on trail, I've found only two wet rocks so far that the shoes didn't slide down, and one of those was submerged. I hadn't realized it, but someone directly behind me says they also slid stepping onto rocks going up. Otherwise they remain very good on dry terrain, except for what still feels like some of skimping on either the rubber or the cushioning under the toes, where one pushes off.

...I like 'em. Only one weekend of hiking so far in them but they seem to hold up well. It's been rather dry in these parts lately so I can't say much about the slippery factor. Quality though, seems to be top notch. I ordered these Ahnu's after I tested out a pair of Merrell Ventilators which didn't ventilate or even stand up to one 6 mile day in the woods. The lugs were half ripped up and torn off. These Ahnu Moregas however have had two 8 mile day hikes and are no worse for wear. The break in period is pretty smooth so far. No signs of a hot spot let alone a blister. They grip the trail like velcro with my weight. Very little sliding even on some steeper slopes. Bottom Line...I like 'em. If your looking for a decent trail shoe, Give these guys a try!

These are ok. Ahnu seems to have cheaped out on the support and cushioning compared to the Moraga Mesh of several years ago. However, they're just a tad roomier in the width of the toebox compared to the old Moraga Mesh, which was a nice surprise. Overall, they are still a decent hiking/walking shoe with decent grip on wet rocks and loose gravel. They sure as heck grip a lot better than my Oboz Sawtooth, which greet any type of moisture like its black ice. Worth the $70 I paid for them, but not worth the $100+ they usually go for here.

This is my second pair- my favorite shoe store stopped carrying them, so I found them through Amazon. I already knew the size so I ordered and had them in three days. These are my favorite walking shoe and work great with my orthotics. When I couldn't find them at my shoe store, I tried a pair of high end Merrill's (which I normally like), but the Merrill's just weren't the same as the Ahnus, so I had to return them. I use this shoe for my daily two mile walks and they are extremely durable, lasting a couple of years. Great shoe!

The best light hiking boot on the market (and I have purchased many over the past 40 years). This is my third pair of Ahnu boots. I found you have to buy a half size larger than you normally wear, but the fit is great. Minimal break-in needed. The most comfortable boot and wide enough for my old feet. The feet do not move around like other boots. Also the feet slide into the boots without having to pull on them. I also have the high hiking boot that fits just as good (again a half size larger required).

Great pair of casual shoes. I had to choose between these and a pair of Merril Moab's. The Moab's definitely feel more cushiony, but these somehow feel more supportive while still being more rigid. I think they might have better foot support in general.Between these and an old pair of Moab's, I can go in either all day long. These look nicer and less flashy, and they don't give up a bit in longer term comfort, so I'd pick them above the Moab's. But I do think you'l be happy with the comfort and fit of either pair.

I had a pair of Ahnu hiking shoes for several years and finally have worn them out. I am a woman with very wide feet and finding ladies hiking shoes that fit is impossible. Normally I wear a woman's size 8WW shoe but these 7 1/2 's are a perfect fit. That's why I said they run a little small, usually men's shoes are a couple of sizes smaller that women's -- not a half size. I hope women see this post--

This is my second pair of Ahnus. They are a high quality product and wear like iron. I've worn them all over Europe and they handle cobblestone easily. I still wear my first pair (five years old) around the house and for yard work. I wear my second pair for both casual and semi-dressy occasions (we live in Colorado and we rarely dress up to go to anywhere). I recommend these without reservation.