Trail-running weight, hiking shoe materials, and sticky-rubber traction go into the cauldron. The Montrail Men's Flow Shoe comes out, ready to tackle anything from short approach hikes to impromptu urban climbing sessions. Up front, Griptonite rubber and extended toe bumpers smear on slick rock and concrete like a salamander, while a full-wrap leather forefoot vamp provides protection and durability. Toward the rear, an EVA midsole, TPU stabilizing plate and breathable mesh panels give the Flow trail-running capability.
Bottom Line: Trail-running approach shoe, or scramble-friendly runner? You decide.
Good shoe. provides good support. well designed tread pattern grips well in mud and wet rocks. shoe seems to be true to size. harden rubber on over the toe protects and keeps water out. the other review is right the laces do come undone but if you tuck them in under the other laces this solves this problem. overall great light hiking shoe. the only thing that i didn't like is that they do heat up around the front of the shoe because there is less breathable material to seal out water but i live in hot humid environment so this can be expected with about any shoe. i wouldnt trade the protection for more venting.
I love em. I was looking for a church/everyday/hiking shoe and this is it. They're a little grey (as i thought from the pics that it was more black) but i don't have anything against the shoe. I'd recommend it to anyone. Even an enemy who wanted a better shoe.
I bought these shoes about four months back and have been using them for parkour in urban areas. They are a little bit stiff but have amazing grip- my tic tacs, wall runs, and cat grabs all improved immediately. I really like the covered toe feature after tearing holes through the toes on both of my previous parkour shoes. It is also extremely useful that the entire sole is cover with rubber- it has saved by butt a couple of times of rail precisions.
