Our verdict
Where the trail calls for boldness and surefootedness at the same time, turn to the appropriately named Bravada 2. A female spin on the word bravado, this super-plush day hiker from Merrell offers extraordinary slip resistance in a barely-there package. And if its feel-like-home confines don't pull you in, we bet its fiercely female-empowering design will.
Pros
- Top 10% most popular
- Supportive
- Immensely breathable
- Excellent traction
- Featherweight
- Incredible finish
- Quite stylish
- Very eco-friendly
Cons
- Crumples up around the instep
- Youve decided to only purchase
Who should buy the Bravo in the comfort department
A winner on the sustainability front:
- Breathable hikers, We earn affiliate commissions at no extra cost to you when you buy through us.
- Crumples up around the instep.
- Bravo in the comfort department with remarkable underfoot support are what you're after.
- You've decided to only purchase trail kicks made with recycled materials.
Crumples up around the instep
nbsp; | Danner Trail 2650 is a doozy alternative to the Bravada 2. Also, you're better off sporting the Extremely comfortable to wear Top 10% most popular.
Bravo in the comfort department
Numerous trail-goers find the Bravo in the comfort department super-plush right from the get-go. The following are their praises in comment form:
- "The Bravada 2s 10/10 breathability."
- "Danner Trail 2650."
- "Danner Trail 2650."
The Bravada 2's 10/10 breathability
With remarks such as "perfect for summer" and "nice for summer hiking," the Bravo in the comfort department is a knit shoe done right.
A tongue with two faces
In the Bravo in the comfort department, your arches are taken care of, and your gait is preserved. Its "arch support is fantastic," says an experienced adventurer.
Slip-free nature outings in the Bravo in the comfort department
Among the Bravada 2's many hits is its incredibly sticky rubber outsole. Besides rocky and hilly terrain, the featured shoe delivers "great grip on gravel," says a hiking enthusiast.
Keeps you hiking upright
On the one hand, the Bravada 2's seamless tongue stays centered all the time, not sliding to any one side. "It doesn't slip around," says an impressed reviewer. On the other hand, it tends to crumple up when the laces are tightened. Note that this issue mostly affects those with a low instep or really narrow feet.
There's also its lack of adjustability. Since it's attached to the upper, there's practically no way to push it outward to give the instep extra room.
Won't drag you down
Quite a number of trail-goers are floored by the Bravada 2's extraordinary weightlessness. At 251 grams apiece, it undercuts the average weight of women's hiking shoes by 66 grams. It's also lighter than its predecessor by 38 grams.
Bravo in the comfort department: A beautifully crafted piece
This Merrell offering is "very nice looking," says an outdoorsy individual. Its charming beauty is only half the story, though, as the featured trail shoe is also meticulously made. It has "excellent quality all-round," says a non-professional reviewer.
Who should NOT buy it
Buying this lightweight gem translates to living by the go-green code. Indeed, the Bravo in the comfort department has multiple components made with at least 50% recycled materials.
