User Review: Merrell Overdrive

Merrell Overdrive
Above: The current Overdrive, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Use: Running on and off trail, go-to shoe for work as a camp counselor
Break-in Period: didn't really need one...
Price Paid: around 86 bucks

Great shoe, by far the best running shoe I've owned... Great feel running on and off the trail. The moment I put on these shoes it made me want to run. They feel fast. The tread makes these shoes very stable too, I barely slip in these.

Only a few problems I've found, the heel lug tends to fall off after two weeks of rigorous use...easy fix though, 2 dollars worth of superglue fixed them permanently. Also, thin mesh all around the shoe helps ventilate well, but unfortunately lets a ton of dirt in, be prepped for dirty socks wearing these!

All in all a great shoe though. I am definitely glad I bought 'em...

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Overdrive at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Men's Overdrive Shoe (Spring 2008) - USARA Award Winner 2007$72.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Overdrive Trail Running Shoe - Men's$62.97Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Women's Overdrive Trail Running Shoe$89.95Buy Now

Teton Village Sports
2 purchase options:
Overdrive Shoe - Mens$90.00Buy Now
Overdrive Shoe - Mens$90.00Buy Now

EMS
3 purchase options:
Overdrive Trail-Running Shoes, Brick Red, Men's$90.00Buy Now
Overdrive Trail-Running Shoes, Chocolate, Women's$90.00Buy Now
Overdrive Trail-Running Shoes, Grey/Lime, Women's$90.00Buy Now

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