The futuristic-looking SpeedARC Surge BOA is a lightweight hiking shoe that not only promises to make your next adventure feel more like a breeze but also a lot less effort. With bold claims of 100% more energy return than leading hiking footwear, Merrell is merging cutting-edge technology with comfort, style, and performance.

The SpeedArc Surge Boa introduces a new “nitrogen-injected supercritical foam called FloatPro+ SC, providing improved cushion and propulsion,” said Merrell, and the FloatPro+ SC Foam sole is “doubled up as two individual midsole layers and separated by an exposed nylon Flexplate feature in an innovative sandwich construction.”

Merrell is starting off the new year with a brand-new sneaker model. Called the SpeedArc Surge Boa, Merrell’s latest product is categorized as an athletic fast hiking sneaker that introduces the new SpeedArc midsole system featuring active response coils,