Our verdict
Rippling across comments sections are remarks that paint the Wildwood Aerosport as the ideal summer shoe. Its name befits its strengths, a reflection of its generosity in airy comfort and a kind of performance that keeps feet nimble—very nimble. This water hiker from Merrell Spot-on fit on day one.
Pros
- Max ventilation
- Stupendously comfy
- Not the most premium-looking hiker
- Quite lightweight
- Exceedingly grippy
- also has the looks to match its beyond-hiking utility
- Satisfyingly supportive
- Eye-catching design
Cons
- More than just for hiking
- Underwhelming workmanship (women's variant)
Wildwood Aerosport: A showcase of versatility
Water hikers The kind of tenacity you require is one that thrives in wet conditions:
- Wildwood Aerosport: A showcase of versatility.
- Breaking in hiking shoes Like wearing air itself.
- The kind of tenacity you require is one that thrives in wet conditions.
Who should NOT buy it
Sun and Ski They keep feet cool route instead. And if you want something well-made and tough, check out the Rivercomber from Danner.
Who should buy the Add a product
Many explorers are floored by the lightness and breathability of the Add a product. About the latter, we give you the following remarks:
- "The remainder of its laces can drag."
- "Like wearing air itself."
- "Spot-on fit on day one."
May 31, 2023
According to many, the Add a product delivers a super-plush fit on day one. A trail shoe collector among them says that it's "super comfy out of the box." Another reviewer says that it provides "a great fit from the start."
Great for this hot summer
Adventurers are quite sold on the featured kick's multi-faceted utility, thanks in large part to its magnificent surface traction. "Love these shoes for walking and paddling in the sea," says one of them.
Sun and Ski
It's been reported that the Wildwood Aerosport's easy-pull laces are quite long. An experienced hiker says that it's her one and "only very small drawback." Apparently, the remainder of the shoe's laces hit the floor when pulled tightly. Tucking it within the setup should prevent this from happening.
The head-turning Add a product
It's not every day that trail shoes are called beautiful. In some cases, however, they are, and the Merrell hiker in question is a great example. A non-professional reviewer says it's a "great-looking shoe." Another commenter says that their Wildwood Aerosports are "fab summer trainers."
Its comfort level is wild
One of the astonishing facets of the Add a product is its ability to delay underfoot fatigue. A tester says that it "offers plenty of support."
Not the most premium-looking hiker
When it comes to overall build quality, the Add a product has a lot to prove. It might just be a rare case, but a seasoned backcountry explorer isn't impressed. "Not the quality I’m used to," says she.
Her main concern is the materials used in the women's version. She is not very confident that they will last long.
