Merrell Women's Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Lightweight & Durable for Outdoor Adventures, Trail Walking & Backpacking

Merrill has always been a great brand for me, so while I haven't field tested these on a trail yet, I don't expect any quality issues.I was concerned about the sizing, having read several comments about the running small. I took a gamble and ordered the same size as my running shoes, and it paid off. In my casual shoes, I am an 8. I ordered these in 8.5s, and the fit is perfect for me. My toes end right beofre where the black reinforcement strip starts on the shoe. Nice room in the toe box for thicker socks or foot swelling, and good fit in the mid-foot and heal so that my feet aren't sliding around.They have good arch support and nicely cushioned ankle support. It has a firmer step than a trail runner, but not so stiff that a brief jog or fast walk would be uncomfortable.