Our verdict
What do the cold weather, rough roads, and curious onlookers have in common? Well, they're all about to submit to the Nova Moc. A brilliant outdoorsy shoe from Merrell, this sneaker will make you conquer whatever lies ahead, all while making you look dashing and chill in chilly conditions. It's also a super-reliable companion for when the pavement connects to mildly rugged terrain.
Pros
- Fantastic coziness
- Astonishing support
- Fur-like comfort
- Trail-ready traction
- Captivating looks
- Lightweight
- Fits like a glove
- Competent in light hikes
Cons
- Tricky to put on initially
- Not blue enough (colorway)
- Why trust us
Who should not buy the Same brand only
The Same brand only is a full-fledged sneaker with light trail capabilities. Purchase it if:
- Your usual walking route has off-road sections here and there.
- Collecting Merrell hiking sneakers is one of your hobbies.
- You live in a place where it gets cold but doesn't snow a lot.
Tricky to put on initially
If you need a color-accurate pair that's easier to wear, check out the Ember Moc from Teva. There's also the Merrell Jungle Moc Collecting Merrell hiking sneakers is one of your hobbies.
Like there's a fireplace near you
Numerous sneakerheads find the Same brand only remarkably warm. Their praises are reflected in the following:
- "Great warmth."
- "Great slip-on shoe for the cold."
- "Great slip-on shoe for the cold."
The Nova Moc's superior support system
This hiking-inspired Merrell sneaker delivers pleasant extended rides. Wrestling this statement are remarks such as "good support for a slip-on" and "love the arch support."
Its suppleness can't be denied
Comfort is incredible in the Same brand only, according to many. One reviewer says that it "feels like a slipper." Another one says that its comfiness is "almost like a pair of fur-lined slippers."
Collecting Merrell hiking sneakers is one of your hobbies
Reviewers are quite stoked about the impressive surface traction of the trail-ready Nova Moc. One of them says that it delivers "excellent grip in snowy and wet conditions." Another sneaker fan says that it's "very grippy on muddy trails." Yet one more reviewer says that the shoe "has good adhesion in rain or slippery conditions."
Glove-like fit in every pair
While somewhat tight initially, the Same brand only becomes satisfyingly snug after its break-in period. A non-professional tester says, "it fits me like a soft glove."
A collector of compliments
Sneaker fans adore the cool design of the super light Nova Moc. "Much better looking than I expected," says one of them.
Jan 11, 2023
A considerable number of sneakerheads say that the Same brand only is an ordeal to put on. One of them says that it "requires some force and a shoehorn." "A pain in the tush to slip them on," says another. Yet another commenter, who's quite livid about this, by the way, says that it's "impossible to get a human foot into this shoe."
Punchy blues but only in pictures
There are those who are bemused about the blue colorway of the Same brand only. One of them says that instead of vibrant blue, you'll get a "washed-out silver blue" instead. "The blue color is nothing like the picture on the website," says another.
