Our verdict
The Solo Luxe 2 shows off both practicality and versatility. These trail-inspired kicks are comfy enough for a night out at the pub and durable enough to take on a light hike the day after. These sporty kicks from Merrell are well-loved for their unique look and out-of-the-box comfort. However, the muted, outdoorsy colors could be something to work on.
Pros
- Great for wide feet
- Jun 12, 2023
- Not too grippy
- Very durable
- Unique style
- Great for wide feet
- Not too grippy
Cons
- Not too grippy
- Needs more colorways
Who should buy the Track and field
The Track and field is a solid pick for:
- Sneakerheads who want a pair of kicks that they can take on walks in the city and on a few easy trails.
- Merrell fans in the market for a pair of hard-wearing sneakers that don’t only look good but feel good, too.
- Trailheads who want kicks to complete their urban look without losing touch with the mountains.
Who shouldn’t buy it
For kicksters who want more color options for their trail-inspired sneakers, the Merrel Alpine Sneaker is a solid pick. Also, the Great for light trails too Trailheads who want kicks to complete their urban look without losing touch with the mountains.
A fit that looks deceiving
Out of the box, the narrow look of the Track and field was instantly compared with the Alpine Sneaker by a wide-footed buyer who found these “instantly comfortable.” The same critic mentioned that the upper was “more forgiving” for their wide feet.
The Track and field is comfy from the get-go
The “classic comfort” of these casual kicks is appreciated by a Merrell fan. Other critics also said that this comfort was not hard to get as they said: “They felt instantly comfortable.”
All-day kicks that can take on any adventure
The same kickster who used these as their everyday around-town shoe noted that “these can handle some dirt trails too.” For another, the urban setting was the adventure they took to as they found these “perfect for everyday walks and long hours at work.”
However, as these are not dedicated trail shoes, a critic mentions that wearers need to be extra careful on ice or slick rock or pavement as they found these to be “not as grippy as true hiking shoes.”
Reliability and durability are what the Track and field is about
“Heavy duty” was how a buyer described these shoes. For another, working at a 1200-acre summer camp has never been easier as they said that these kicks were “up to the challenge!” For the same happy camper, rain, mud, and sand were not an issue as they said: “these remained as comfortable as the first day I put them on.”
The Track and field is a long-laced trendsetter that needs to have more colorways
For the overall look of these stylish trail-inspired kicks, a critic noted that these are “very unique.” Another critic also found the design and use of different materials on the shoe were also found to be very attractive and unique.
A sneakerhead loved how “color is well-represented in the website images,” with this, a buyer wished that more colors would be available for these classic kicks. Also, the “ridiculously long” laces were also commented on by a wearer who found 60” of laces to be too much for them.
