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Reviews
Very comfortable fit right out
"Very comfortable fit right out of the box. Very roomy forefoot. I have to I wear custom orthotics which are thin for my cycling shoes. I have added a thin insole underneath and the fit is great. I’m a consistent 42. 5 and the fit is good, with just a bit extra. Great addition to my plate carrier. The heel is showing almost no wear after 2 weeks (~60 miles) on concrete sidewalks."
— Lynda L. (4/5)
Good quality. Had to return
"Unfortunately, it was necessary for me to return these wonderful shoes as my heel would not stay in them. The show is well made, sturdy with excellent arch support. No matter how I tried settle my heel (different socks, lacing), I couldn’t make it work and sadly returned them. The communication process, and return was prompt and seamless. Anyone considering these shoes should indeed give them a try as the construction and support is superb."
— Dirk R. (3/5)
Rugged, robust ruckers - almost amazing!
"When living in the USA last year I’d discovered rucking; I often thought about tying some Mackalls. Once back in Australia I saw the legion blue ones on a great sale price. Shipped them in. I love them. Comfy. Robust. Rugged. I’ve already put 30-40 miles on them. I’ve given them 4 stars because the shoes are slightly differing in proportion (not consistent) - and for me the toe box would be better with more of a natural foot shape. Great for rucking. But with a slight reshaping they’d be excellent."
— Jim C. (4/5)
Worth the buy!
"I've tried all the "best shoes ever" including Merrel, Salomon etc and none of them fit and held up like the Mackall. Used them for daily, PT tests, rucks and overseas with no issues. Tired of blowing through shoes every year while putting up with thin material and ill shaped toe boxes? Do yourself a favor and try a Mackall. Dare you."
— Philip S. (5/5)
The Ultimate Hiker Shoe!
"I absolutely love my Mackalls, so much I have three different colors! I have put these shoes through ALOT and they've took it and have kept going. Just like the Three pair of MACV-2's I have, these shoes feel broke in as soon as I put them on. They have all been ridden hard and put up wet and have kept going. I did have a slight issue with a pair with bottom of the sole separating, but GR Scars program immediately replaced them even though they were at least 1. 5 years old already and I have put well into the hundreds of miles on them. A great, shoe, great warranty, great company! DOL. . . . ."
— Miguel F. (5/5)
Try them. Find out.
"I beat the heck out of these shoes in the Sonoran Desert chasing Couse Whitetail. I'm on my 5th or 6th pair in the last 3 years. They don't last forever but I'm hard on them. Extreme arch support. Your foot will be sore if it's not ready for it. Wide toe base is great for me as I used to wear a shoe from a prominent hiking shoe company with a wide toe box. Last, the protection on the toe box is huge in rough country that sticks you every chance it gets. I switched for the arch support that wasn't offered in the competition. It made a huge difference on uneven terrain. The competitor's product left me with a foot injury that persisted until I found the support offered in these shoes. Try them. Find out."
— Zachary P. (5/5)
Excellent
"I’ve ordered this along a ruck and plate. However; the shoes came in separately as I expectantly awaited the delivery. Soon as the shoes arrived, I put ‘em on, laced ‘ em up, grabbed the ruck and off I went for a three mile walk. The shoes were very comfortable right out of the box, and now they’re my walking/workout and even wore ‘em out with some athletic shorts. I’m planning on buying a second pair already."
— Juan S. (5/5)
Built like a tank, handles like an SUV !!
"The shoe feels heavy in the box (not as heavy as the now discontinued Running Shoe - total bummer as this is a great shoe too, just not a running shoe) but on the feet feels super comfortable, nice wide toe box. Definitely makes rucking feel easier. No break in required either. Only nit pick is the super long laces, have to tie a double knot."
— Michael P. (5/5)
Much Better Support for Rucking
"Two weeks into rucking in the Mackall and glad I made the switch: I immediately felt the better heel support compared to the running shoes I had been using. The size 13 runs slightly large on me which is very comfortable and makes it easier to wear thicker socks. No break-in period was required and the cushioning feels secure on asphalt, concrete, and rough terrain. More of a review after I have worn through this pair :)"
— Christian F. (5/5)
Mackall blue
"This is my second pair. I am keeping my new pair reserved for nice occasions until I finish wearing the soles off my first pair. The most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. Wide foot box and a very customizable lacing system improve performance going up and down hills"
— Ryan M. (5/5)