The Ultimate Ninja Shoe?

If you have been tuning in to Australia’s hottest reality show, Australian Ninja Warrior, you may be wondering as the contestants are whizzing past “What shoes are they wearing?” But, maybe that’s just us…..

 

 

 

Being a little shoe obsessed over here at Merrell, we were excited to conclude that the perfect shoes to tackle the ridiculously challenging obstacles of Ninja Warrior are our very own trail designed kicks.

 

So what makes Merrell the perfect shoes you ask? It’s a combination of grip, durability, flexibility and weight. Our shoes may be designed for outdoor pursuits but they are also ideal for the Spinning Log, Spider Jump or The Chimney Climb of Ninja Warrior.

If taking out the title of Ultimate Ninja Warrior is you goal or maybe you are just looking for a fantastic pair of shoes to explore your little piece of Australia; here is what we recommend you look for in your shoe:

 

Grip – You want a pair of shoes that grip on tight, but nothing too chunky which will weigh you down and hold water.  The Vibram soles found on the Merrell Bare Access offers a smooth yet grippy rubber sole, giving you optimal control and stability with lightning fast reaction time.
Weight – The lighter the better for Ninja Warrior, you don’t want to be weighed down by your shoes when tackling the Flying Shelf or the Pole Rider.
Flexibility –  You want to feel the ground with a shoe without too much bulk and lots of flexibility this will help give you immediate feedback, allowing advanced agility and stability while moving quickly over versatile terrain.
Durability – When you’re training to be Australia’s Ultimate Ninja Warrior, you are going to need to put in a lot of hours.  With Merrell you know you are going to get the durability you need in your shoes to last the distance.
Our top picks for Ninja Warriors:

 

 

Trail Glove 4 (Due early August)
Minimal look. Maximum performance. This barefoot shoe has a sock-like feel for a locked
down fit, plus a Vibram® sole for lightly cushioned performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vaper Glove 3 (Due Mid August 2017)
Minimal look. Maximum performance. This barefoot shoe has a sock-like feel for a locked-down fit, plus a Vibram® sole for lightly cushioned performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bare Access Flex (Due Early August 2017)

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