I love these shoes. I got turned on to Montrail a few years back after several failed attempts to find a backpacking boot that would fit my somewhat low-volume feet, with calcium-deposit heels! Since then, I've owned 3 pairs of Montrails and I have loved them all. These Mountain Masochist II outdrys are the perfect blend of stability and comfort (and dryness)!

I compared this shoe against the Salomon XA pro 3d ultra 2 gtx, the Vasque velocity 2.0, and the invo8 345 gtx. The best by far were the Montrail Mountain Masochist 2 Outdry and the Salomon. The others were good shoes just not as impressively comfortable as the the Montrail and the Salomon. The Salomon had a slightly higher arch but was a lot heavier and a lot less flexible and a lot less breathable. The Montrail fit my foot like a glove, was very stretchy and comfortable, much like a sock, and was very breathable and drier in comparison. This actually made my feet feel warmer in the wet Cascade Mountains where I run, which in the fall is a good thing for me. Arch support is spot on, and I have high arches. I love the pronation control of the new fluid post midsole. The shoe has mad grip on the trail and feels light and responsive. Compared to the others, this shoe allowed me to run faster and lighter on my feet. This shoe also did great on an 81 mile backpacking trip as a hiking shoe with a 35lbs pack.

Love these shoes! I'm on my second pair and about to purchase a third. Light and comfortable with a great sole. I do some hiking and this is my everyday wear shoe. The uppers have never come apart or failed in any way. The only reason for replacement is due to sole wearing out. I typically wear an 11.5, but I had to go up to a 12 to get the right length. I have a wide, flat foot and these shoes feel too narrow at first. However, once broken in, they are the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned. At the cost I may have to look elsewhere though. Yikes.