Reviews by User: Consuela (2)

I've been having a lot of trouble finding shoes lately that don't slip on my heel for longer runs or hikes, and I usually buy motion control running shoes. I can't say enough good about these Montrails. The first week I had them, I took them on a couple short hikes, then the next week on one 20-miler day hike. They held up incredibly-no blisters, no pain! The heel is very secure, the toe box is roomy enough that the shoe doesn't bind, and the medium flexibility in the sole is perfect. I usually wear trail runners for hiking, and run on trails with road shoes (because I like a more flexible shoe). I went running on a light and hilly trail yesterday just to try them out, and they were fantastic. Haven't had to test the Gore-Tex sleeve yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Although I haven't tested the Z/2's yet beyond a few bike rides and walking, I am in general very picky about what kind of support I get in a shoe. The Z/2's are very supportive to my semi-flat foot, and about as cushioning as I could ask for in a sandal. It took a few tries to get the adjustments on all the straps just right(the shoes are very secure, so you can go looser on the straps), but it was worth it. Also, I got them very dirty one day, and they cleaned up beautifully.