Merrell Agility Peak 5 Tactical Low Shoes - Coyote

T... Review confirmed by purchase

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25.12.2025

Difficult with the size - my foot is size 42, but depending on the manufacturer, I wear shoes from 42 to 43. Here, 42 was fine in length, but too wide - tighter lacing caused the material to bunch up around the eyelets. Because there are several eyelets, and the lower ones have reinforcement sewn between them (the place where the tongue is stitched in), those eyelets bunched up slightly while the others bunched up a lot, and as a result the shoe was pulled tighter by the second pair of eyelets (it looks unattractive visually, I'm not sure how it would work functionally). You can see this in the product photo. Another issue is the comfort of the shoe itself, the sole is quite hard, but at the same time incredibly soft - as if there is some insert in the sole wrapped in super soft foam. On paper this sounds nice, but the heel is also terribly soft, it spreads out to the sides, so I didn't feel very secure in these shoes. For example, if I stood on some rocks I would have to be careful. If I were only using them for running, that would be fine, but for walking/mixed activities - I have mixed feelings. In the end, the shoes were returned. I chose the Lowa Fortrux because of the better grip and foot stability.

I bought these shoes at regular price, having had great experiences with the previous Agility Peak model, which lasted me for 5 years even in very tough conditions and only started to leak after 4 years of use. They were exceptional, but since they stopped making them, I reached for this new model hoping for equally high quality. And indeed, as trail shoes – they are great, but for other uses, they don’t work as well. The EVA insole, made from recycled materials, unfortunately wears out quickly – the sole lasted only half a year with city use. Now the sole is coming off, it gets damp inside, and the only durable element is the side climbing lugs, which I never even used. They don’t work well for driving a car, because the worn outsole makes you press almost directly on the foam. Their value is about 240 PLN, but definitely not more.

Great quality shoes, fully worth their price. Both the craftsmanship and the materials used are of a very high standard, making them exceptionally comfortable to wear. The sole provides excellent grip and cushioning, and all the elements—from the reinforcements to the lacing system—work flawlessly.

The shoes are extremely comfortable. The sole makes an impression – it absorbs shocks very well and provides very good stability on various surfaces. The footwear breathes well. I definitely recommend it.