For running shoe comfort and agility with hiking boot support and protection, we look to the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe. Now equipped with multi-directional Vibram lugs, this pair bites into soft earth and sticks to dirty rocks for confidence-boosting traction. The ripstop upper brushes off rugged conditions while letting our toes feel the breeze underneath, and the FlexPlate underfoot increases our lateral stability on uneven terrain to ward off turned ankles yet still allows forefoot flexion for comfortable climbing. No matter how far we go, the generous stack of foam pads the ground to keep our soles from getting sore.