The all new Moab 3 features a new more supportive insole, a softer more cushioned midsole, and a best-in-class Vibram outsole. This newest generation is the most environmentally friendly Moab ever, utilizing recycled materials in construction. The Moab 3 Mid WP features a waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry.
The all new Moab 3 features a new more supportive insole, a softer more cushioned midsole, and a best-in-class Vibram outsole. This newest generation is the most environmentally friendly Moab ever, utilizing recycled materials in construction. The Moab 3 Mid WP features a waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry.
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Merrell Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
The all new Moab 3 features a new more supportive insole, a softer more cushioned midsole, and a best-in-class Vibram outsole. This newest generation is the most environmentally friendly Moab ever, utilizing recycled materials in construction. The Moab 3 Mid WP features a waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry.
The all new Moab 3 features a new more supportive insole, a softer more cushioned midsole, and a best-in-class Vibram outsole. This newest generation is the most environmentally friendly Moab ever, utilizing recycled materials in construction. The Moab 3 Mid WP features a waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry.
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Merrell Men's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Boot, Walnut, 11.5
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These are all-around great shoes for camping/hiking (backpacking TBD). Would recommend. Very comfortable - my feet are particular and I haven't had any unusual blisters (longest hike 6 miles). I can fit my orthotics on top of the insoles, and the footbox is wide enough. (Granted I went up 1/2 a size from 7.5 to 8 like I usually do with hiking boots for foot expansion and thick socks.) Compared to the 2011 Vasques I bought at REI 10 years ago these are *20%* lighter (I measured, but I felt it right away) and also waterproof. If someone was like “I need new hiking boots,” I’d be like "yeah you probably wouldn’t go wrong with these" - comfy, practical, sturdy, light, grippy Vibram soles, and no issues so far.When I picked up my feet and felt how light they were, I ... MoreThese are all-around great shoes for camping/hiking (backpacking TBD). Would recommend. Very comfortable - my feet are particular and I haven't had any unusual blisters (longest hike 6 miles). I can fit my orthotics on top of the insoles, and the footbox is wide enough. (Granted I went up 1/2 a size from 7.5 to 8 like I usually do with hiking boots for foot expansion and thick socks.) Compared to the 2011 Vasques I bought at REI 10 years ago these are *20%* lighter (I measured, but I felt it right away) and also waterproof. If someone was like “I need new hiking boots,” I’d be like "yeah you probably wouldn’t go wrong with these" - comfy, practical, sturdy, light, grippy Vibram soles, and no issues so far.When I picked up my feet and felt how light they were, I thought “hiking boot technology has really improved!” And then I thought that again when I was at the beach walking close to the waves and tidepooling and could step *in* the water - it was surprisingly anxiety relieving. No more fears of discomfort for days because of one misstep in my only boots. I often poo-poo new tech because it seems unnecessary, but I get it now. I haven't noticed them retaining more sweat than usual. And, their lightness makes them mentally easier to throw them in the car or pack them in a bag than before. Other new cool features were the reflective laces (safety), how the sole goes up the back of the heel (when I use one foot to take the other shoe off the sole doesn’t start to separate from the upper like my old ones), and the back hoop for pulling them over your heel is strung through the shoe and very sturdy. (I do wonder if it could be bigger for people with large fingers.) The lace hooks are also very sturdy metal vs plastic, which gives them a quality feel. These were fixes to problems I was aware of, and also improvements to issues I didn't even know I had.The main problem for me is their looks. Not terrible and the blue matches my pants, but I am *tired* of subtly gendered colors, and (as my friend says) *ready* for the full-function hiking boot that can go from the trail to the restaurant/hotel, so the only other pair of shoes you need are shower flip-flops. The fit and the form is there - but Merrell could really lure me in (and IMO open up a new niche that would become the standard) with a sleeker, minimalist exterior and more modern/imaginative colors (while keeping all of the practicality). My friend has the taller Merrell winter hiking boots that are all black and I wish these were offered in all black (or even all brown or grey) at the very least. I do feel like I should be pairing these with khaki zip-offs, a mismatched trail button down and an archeological treasure map, which I would wear if I had them and also a time and place. But I don't, so let's hurry up the innovation please hiking boot industry.My potential future caveats are that because I haven’t owned them over multiple years, is that I don’t know how they’ll hold up (including the waterproofing/how to care for the waterproofing) and I haven’t taken them backpacking. So far the soles feel less sturdy than my high-top Vasques (can’t feel a thing through those, but can feel a little bit through these) so I will still take the Vasques backpacking as my tried-and-true. But I’ll take these on non-backpacking camping trips, post-work daily hikes, and when I’m near water.
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I got these as a present, I already had a pair of lighter Merrell hiking shoes that I really loved and were functionally waterproof. I wore these about 5 times before needing to return them.When partially submerged or exposed to a lot of water, the water is held in the front mesh on top of your toes, slowly it will seep into your sock. What begins as a slight dampening gradually grows into a soaked sock. I think you'll be okay walking through wet grass and some mud though. However the incapacity to partially submerge the shoe without getting wet tells me their claim of being "waterproof" is not true.Now, it should be said. I am highly active and in my 20's - I quickly wear out shoes. I am a more extreme type of hiker, I will cross rivers, walk through deep bogs ... MoreI got these as a present, I already had a pair of lighter Merrell hiking shoes that I really loved and were functionally waterproof. I wore these about 5 times before needing to return them.When partially submerged or exposed to a lot of water, the water is held in the front mesh on top of your toes, slowly it will seep into your sock. What begins as a slight dampening gradually grows into a soaked sock. I think you'll be okay walking through wet grass and some mud though. However the incapacity to partially submerge the shoe without getting wet tells me their claim of being "waterproof" is not true.Now, it should be said. I am highly active and in my 20's - I quickly wear out shoes. I am a more extreme type of hiker, I will cross rivers, walk through deep bogs and puddles, climb trees and trudge through thick bush every time I get out there. After only my second outing, a stick ripped the stitching on one of my shoes and on the third outing the same thing happened on the other shoe (although not as bad).So, what I will say, is that if you're a more relaxed type of hiker, and plan on walking through parks on established tracks these will be great. If you're a trailblazer like me and want a shoe that will keep you 100% dry even in partial submersion while being able to take an absolute beating, look elsewhere.
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These boots are quite comfortable, and the newer "smooth" finish for the Moab is really nice. Though I have family that have been wearing the mesh fabric style, and saying how comfortable they were, I had held off on trying them because the mesh fabric and suede were not suitable for hiking in the brush. But as soon as I had seen this updated version, I jumped to it, and I am definitely happy with the comfort and appearance; the fabric doesn't get debris caught up in it and the nubuck leather is infinitely better than suede, and I haven't had to fret about wearing these in the snow and rain. Further, the soles appear to have great wear as there has been little signs of wear after a several weeks of walking around town. I have worn several other highly rated hiking ... MoreThese boots are quite comfortable, and the newer "smooth" finish for the Moab is really nice. Though I have family that have been wearing the mesh fabric style, and saying how comfortable they were, I had held off on trying them because the mesh fabric and suede were not suitable for hiking in the brush. But as soon as I had seen this updated version, I jumped to it, and I am definitely happy with the comfort and appearance; the fabric doesn't get debris caught up in it and the nubuck leather is infinitely better than suede, and I haven't had to fret about wearing these in the snow and rain. Further, the soles appear to have great wear as there has been little signs of wear after a several weeks of walking around town. I have worn several other highly rated hiking boots, but their soles had a tendency to wear down fast (despite being Vibram) when walking on concrete and pavement after just a few weeks of wear.On the downside for these boots, there are a couple annoyances that may be my own experience alone. First is the Gore-tex bootie Pop! I wear a size 13 and I have a long-ish stride. And with every normal stride, there will be an audible "pop" sound as my feet roll from the ball to the tip. My belief is that this is the result of the combination of the internal Gore-tex bootie and the fabric toe box. And I have had the same experience with other quality brands that use fabric over the toe; however, I do not experience any of this on boots where the leather covers the toe are completely. Thus I would love to see the next iteration to have the nubuck leather over the entire toe box area. The next issue is that the mid-height can get annoying because of how it rides across my ankles. I would definitely like to see an over-the-ankle version to get a bit more support and to help keep debris and water outside... I don't know how or why, but even when wearing long pants I will get small rocks and such jumping inside. Aside from that, I would really like to see these in a dark grey or black version too.All in all, they are very good boots that work well from urban treks to trails.
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Merrell Men's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Boot, Walnut, 11.5
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These are all-around great shoes for camping/hiking (backpacking TBD). Would recommend. Very comfortable - my feet are particular and I haven't had any unusual blisters (longest hike 6 miles). I can fit my orthotics on top of the insoles, and the footbox is wide enough. (Granted I went up 1/2 a size from 7.5 to 8 like I usually do with hiking boots for foot expansion and thick socks.) Compared to the 2011 Vasques I bought at REI 10 years ago these are *20%* lighter (I measured, but I felt it right away) and also waterproof. If someone was like “I need new hiking boots,” I’d be like "yeah you probably wouldn’t go wrong with these" - comfy, practical, sturdy, light, grippy Vibram soles, and no issues so far.When I picked up my feet and felt how light they were, I ... MoreThese are all-around great shoes for camping/hiking (backpacking TBD). Would recommend. Very comfortable - my feet are particular and I haven't had any unusual blisters (longest hike 6 miles). I can fit my orthotics on top of the insoles, and the footbox is wide enough. (Granted I went up 1/2 a size from 7.5 to 8 like I usually do with hiking boots for foot expansion and thick socks.) Compared to the 2011 Vasques I bought at REI 10 years ago these are *20%* lighter (I measured, but I felt it right away) and also waterproof. If someone was like “I need new hiking boots,” I’d be like "yeah you probably wouldn’t go wrong with these" - comfy, practical, sturdy, light, grippy Vibram soles, and no issues so far.When I picked up my feet and felt how light they were, I thought “hiking boot technology has really improved!” And then I thought that again when I was at the beach walking close to the waves and tidepooling and could step *in* the water - it was surprisingly anxiety relieving. No more fears of discomfort for days because of one misstep in my only boots. I often poo-poo new tech because it seems unnecessary, but I get it now. I haven't noticed them retaining more sweat than usual. And, their lightness makes them mentally easier to throw them in the car or pack them in a bag than before. Other new cool features were the reflective laces (safety), how the sole goes up the back of the heel (when I use one foot to take the other shoe off the sole doesn’t start to separate from the upper like my old ones), and the back hoop for pulling them over your heel is strung through the shoe and very sturdy. (I do wonder if it could be bigger for people with large fingers.) The lace hooks are also very sturdy metal vs plastic, which gives them a quality feel. These were fixes to problems I was aware of, and also improvements to issues I didn't even know I had.The main problem for me is their looks. Not terrible and the blue matches my pants, but I am *tired* of subtly gendered colors, and (as my friend says) *ready* for the full-function hiking boot that can go from the trail to the restaurant/hotel, so the only other pair of shoes you need are shower flip-flops. The fit and the form is there - but Merrell could really lure me in (and IMO open up a new niche that would become the standard) with a sleeker, minimalist exterior and more modern/imaginative colors (while keeping all of the practicality). My friend has the taller Merrell winter hiking boots that are all black and I wish these were offered in all black (or even all brown or grey) at the very least. I do feel like I should be pairing these with khaki zip-offs, a mismatched trail button down and an archeological treasure map, which I would wear if I had them and also a time and place. But I don't, so let's hurry up the innovation please hiking boot industry.My potential future caveats are that because I haven’t owned them over multiple years, is that I don’t know how they’ll hold up (including the waterproofing/how to care for the waterproofing) and I haven’t taken them backpacking. So far the soles feel less sturdy than my high-top Vasques (can’t feel a thing through those, but can feel a little bit through these) so I will still take the Vasques backpacking as my tried-and-true. But I’ll take these on non-backpacking camping trips, post-work daily hikes, and when I’m near water.
I got these as a present, I already had a pair of lighter Merrell hiking shoes that I really loved and were functionally waterproof. I wore these about 5 times before needing to return them.When partially submerged or exposed to a lot of water, the water is held in the front mesh on top of your toes, slowly it will seep into your sock. What begins as a slight dampening gradually grows into a soaked sock. I think you'll be okay walking through wet grass and some mud though. However the incapacity to partially submerge the shoe without getting wet tells me their claim of being "waterproof" is not true.Now, it should be said. I am highly active and in my 20's - I quickly wear out shoes. I am a more extreme type of hiker, I will cross rivers, walk through deep bogs ... MoreI got these as a present, I already had a pair of lighter Merrell hiking shoes that I really loved and were functionally waterproof. I wore these about 5 times before needing to return them.When partially submerged or exposed to a lot of water, the water is held in the front mesh on top of your toes, slowly it will seep into your sock. What begins as a slight dampening gradually grows into a soaked sock. I think you'll be okay walking through wet grass and some mud though. However the incapacity to partially submerge the shoe without getting wet tells me their claim of being "waterproof" is not true.Now, it should be said. I am highly active and in my 20's - I quickly wear out shoes. I am a more extreme type of hiker, I will cross rivers, walk through deep bogs and puddles, climb trees and trudge through thick bush every time I get out there. After only my second outing, a stick ripped the stitching on one of my shoes and on the third outing the same thing happened on the other shoe (although not as bad).So, what I will say, is that if you're a more relaxed type of hiker, and plan on walking through parks on established tracks these will be great. If you're a trailblazer like me and want a shoe that will keep you 100% dry even in partial submersion while being able to take an absolute beating, look elsewhere.
These boots are quite comfortable, and the newer "smooth" finish for the Moab is really nice. Though I have family that have been wearing the mesh fabric style, and saying how comfortable they were, I had held off on trying them because the mesh fabric and suede were not suitable for hiking in the brush. But as soon as I had seen this updated version, I jumped to it, and I am definitely happy with the comfort and appearance; the fabric doesn't get debris caught up in it and the nubuck leather is infinitely better than suede, and I haven't had to fret about wearing these in the snow and rain. Further, the soles appear to have great wear as there has been little signs of wear after a several weeks of walking around town. I have worn several other highly rated hiking ... MoreThese boots are quite comfortable, and the newer "smooth" finish for the Moab is really nice. Though I have family that have been wearing the mesh fabric style, and saying how comfortable they were, I had held off on trying them because the mesh fabric and suede were not suitable for hiking in the brush. But as soon as I had seen this updated version, I jumped to it, and I am definitely happy with the comfort and appearance; the fabric doesn't get debris caught up in it and the nubuck leather is infinitely better than suede, and I haven't had to fret about wearing these in the snow and rain. Further, the soles appear to have great wear as there has been little signs of wear after a several weeks of walking around town. I have worn several other highly rated hiking boots, but their soles had a tendency to wear down fast (despite being Vibram) when walking on concrete and pavement after just a few weeks of wear.On the downside for these boots, there are a couple annoyances that may be my own experience alone. First is the Gore-tex bootie Pop! I wear a size 13 and I have a long-ish stride. And with every normal stride, there will be an audible "pop" sound as my feet roll from the ball to the tip. My belief is that this is the result of the combination of the internal Gore-tex bootie and the fabric toe box. And I have had the same experience with other quality brands that use fabric over the toe; however, I do not experience any of this on boots where the leather covers the toe are completely. Thus I would love to see the next iteration to have the nubuck leather over the entire toe box area. The next issue is that the mid-height can get annoying because of how it rides across my ankles. I would definitely like to see an over-the-ankle version to get a bit more support and to help keep debris and water outside... I don't know how or why, but even when wearing long pants I will get small rocks and such jumping inside. Aside from that, I would really like to see these in a dark grey or black version too.All in all, they are very good boots that work well from urban treks to trails.
It’s hard to beat the mother of all boots! After several miles in the Moab 3, I can tell they hold up to the Merrell standard. This past weekend we hiked through the backcountry on a journey to find a waterfall and on our trek we hit a variety of obstacles and the Moab’s tackled them with no problems. This boot weighs enough to handle tough terrain but its light enough to not be a drain on your legs, especially on the uphill climbs. When going through all the mud left over from a week of rain, the vibram outsole provided plenty of traction to keep me moving in the right direction. The shock absorption is great too, even when trudging along carrying a 32lbs two year old who wants to see the waterfall but doesn’t want to put in the leg work. With all that being said, ... MoreIt’s hard to beat the mother of all boots! After several miles in the Moab 3, I can tell they hold up to the Merrell standard. This past weekend we hiked through the backcountry on a journey to find a waterfall and on our trek we hit a variety of obstacles and the Moab’s tackled them with no problems. This boot weighs enough to handle tough terrain but its light enough to not be a drain on your legs, especially on the uphill climbs. When going through all the mud left over from a week of rain, the vibram outsole provided plenty of traction to keep me moving in the right direction. The shock absorption is great too, even when trudging along carrying a 32lbs two year old who wants to see the waterfall but doesn’t want to put in the leg work. With all that being said, I think I was most impressed with the waterproofing in this boot. I was sure after several rock-hopping creek crossings, where my feet went slightly into the water, that my socks would be drenched but the Moab resisted. Now don’t get the idea that you can wade through knee deep water in these or even standing in water for long periods of time , but they can definitely handle light treading through water that is over the outsole. After our there-and-back again hike to the waterfall, my legs were tired from the uphill climbs, and my arms had plenty of scratches from briars but my feet felt great!In three weeks I’m heading out for another section hike of the Appalachian Trail and I’ll be rocking the Moab 3. I’m going to put them through the grind but I’m pretty confident they won’t let me down.
For me, these boots felt 100 times better than my normal brand when I tried them on and much lighter. It was a no brainer. The boots seem well constructed and they would have nailed 5 stars for me. They probably are and should be 5 stars for someone else, these issues might never affect you. However after a few days of wearing them for break in, the insoles offered no support or cushion, I went through 4 pairs of insoles finding something that worked and was comfortable. Traction was good on various mountain terrain and dry/wet locations. During my 5 days in the Rocky Mountains, I also end up with wet socks, I don't feel they are waterproof, maybe water resistant. This was not from setting in any water directly, but it had rained, so this was from walking through ... MoreFor me, these boots felt 100 times better than my normal brand when I tried them on and much lighter. It was a no brainer. The boots seem well constructed and they would have nailed 5 stars for me. They probably are and should be 5 stars for someone else, these issues might never affect you. However after a few days of wearing them for break in, the insoles offered no support or cushion, I went through 4 pairs of insoles finding something that worked and was comfortable. Traction was good on various mountain terrain and dry/wet locations. During my 5 days in the Rocky Mountains, I also end up with wet socks, I don't feel they are waterproof, maybe water resistant. This was not from setting in any water directly, but it had rained, so this was from walking through tall wet grass and brush. They fit well, I wear a 9 usually in most running shoes, but go down to 8.5 in my boots and these fit well in 8.5 wide. I also seemed to have an issue with comfort only on the outer middle area of my left foot. After break in and different insoles, my right boot felt great and no issues, but I had constant discomfort from that area of my left foot. I have taken a week long break from wearing them after my trip and tried them again, same area of my left outer foot seems off. Overall, still very nice, lightweight hiking boots, would have been 5 stars with better insoles and waterproofing.
I have owned several pairs of Moabs over the years, so I was excited to see them updated. As much as I love orange, and I really love orange, I miss the leather versions. I could better disguise them for work and travel. These shoes do feel differently than previous versions. I have hiked with them across different terrains from National Parks to local trails, as well worn them across more than a few urban landscapes. They feel more like a heavy duty sneaker or low profile hiking shoe than previous versions. The grip is excellent across pavement, rocks, snow, mud, etc. The "canvas" and mesh do hold the mud more than the leather shoes, so they need to be cleaned more frequently. The shoe is a hint tighter on my foot than the older versions, so they really need to be ... MoreI have owned several pairs of Moabs over the years, so I was excited to see them updated. As much as I love orange, and I really love orange, I miss the leather versions. I could better disguise them for work and travel. These shoes do feel differently than previous versions. I have hiked with them across different terrains from National Parks to local trails, as well worn them across more than a few urban landscapes. They feel more like a heavy duty sneaker or low profile hiking shoe than previous versions. The grip is excellent across pavement, rocks, snow, mud, etc. The "canvas" and mesh do hold the mud more than the leather shoes, so they need to be cleaned more frequently. The shoe is a hint tighter on my foot than the older versions, so they really need to be loosened on long flights. I find matching sock thickness is more important in this shoe. Thin compressions slide around and heavy wool can make the inside feel shorter. I'm interested to see if the shoe breaks in or retains the firmer quality. Lastly, the inside heal is different from previous versions around the Achilles. While that isn't an issue for me, I can see that worth investigating for some folks.
I picked up 2 pairs of the Moab 3 Mid, one with Gore-Tex and one without. I had bought a cheaper pair of Merrell's at a discount store years ago and wasn't impressed, but my coworkers swore by the Moab and I decided to give them a try. So glad I did. These were purchased primarily for work, where work is mountain maintenance - dirt trails, erosion ditches, single-track courses, water run-off systems, rocky scrambles - I get through it all in a day. I get a lot of all-weather exposure, too; and sometimes it feels like I see all four seasons in 24 hours. But I'm putting in miles on pavement, mountainside, and at the office for the last few weeks and man, I love these boots. The pair with Gore-Tex are noticeably heavier in hand, but once they are laced up on my feet ... MoreI picked up 2 pairs of the Moab 3 Mid, one with Gore-Tex and one without. I had bought a cheaper pair of Merrell's at a discount store years ago and wasn't impressed, but my coworkers swore by the Moab and I decided to give them a try. So glad I did. These were purchased primarily for work, where work is mountain maintenance - dirt trails, erosion ditches, single-track courses, water run-off systems, rocky scrambles - I get through it all in a day. I get a lot of all-weather exposure, too; and sometimes it feels like I see all four seasons in 24 hours. But I'm putting in miles on pavement, mountainside, and at the office for the last few weeks and man, I love these boots. The pair with Gore-Tex are noticeably heavier in hand, but once they are laced up on my feet they don't feel heavy at all. Although I bought the two pair so that I could have hot day and wet day options, more often than not I just end up taking the waterproof ones out on the hill with me. It's so nice to not even have to think about soggy feet and where I'm stepping. I would recommend some upgraded insoles, but the boot itself is just an excellent piece of equipment, and I'm already thinking I will buy them again.Plus they're great-looking. I might have to grab the low-top for excursions into urban settings.
These boots are terrible.1. Not water proof. Any chance it has to get wet it will. Even the shallowest stream crossings, or tiniest bit of mud get my socks wet. Fairs even worse in snow.2. Does not breathe. Not sure if it is the lack of water resistance or what, but my socks are always wet and smelly by the end of the hike. These are the only footwear I own that leave my socks and feet smelling offensive after physical activity.3. Low durability. There is a tear near the toe of the boot where the rubber meets leather on both boots. I probably have less than 75 miles on them.4. The laces it comes with are garbage. I know this is an easy fix by spending more money but they are way too long and come undone super easily.5. Capture debris easily. I don't know what ... MoreThese boots are terrible.1. Not water proof. Any chance it has to get wet it will. Even the shallowest stream crossings, or tiniest bit of mud get my socks wet. Fairs even worse in snow.2. Does not breathe. Not sure if it is the lack of water resistance or what, but my socks are always wet and smelly by the end of the hike. These are the only footwear I own that leave my socks and feet smelling offensive after physical activity.3. Low durability. There is a tear near the toe of the boot where the rubber meets leather on both boots. I probably have less than 75 miles on them.4. The laces it comes with are garbage. I know this is an easy fix by spending more money but they are way too long and come undone super easily.5. Capture debris easily. I don't know what it is about the opening of these boots but mine are always full of sticks, rocks, and dirt by the end of a hike. Any amount of snow instantly fills the opening around your foot and soaks them.I will list the few redeeming qualities below.1. I suppose they are comfortable. I usually don't get blisters, and if I do it is most likely because of the above mentioned poor ventilation/poor water resistance combo.2. I like vibram rubber. They stick well on 4th class/low 5th class rock scrambles.I used to own the non-waterpoof variant of these boots and thought they were fine, but wanted to "upgrade" to a waterproof boot. I probably won't ever buy Merrells again after owning these.
I bought a Moab 3 GTX not directly from Merrell, but from an online retailer that is an official representative of Merrell, so the shoes are authentic. The sizing is totally off however. I know my sizing in at least 4 other brands - it's US12.5, or to be more precise in metric units it's 30.5cm. The US12.5 Merrell was too small, length wise, so I returned my initial order and replaced them for a US13, or 31cm, expecting that to have a perfect fit. To my surprise there's absolutely no difference in the way my feet sit in the shoes. I measured the insoles and there's the .5cm difference alright, but toes still rub the front of the shoe and that is with very thin socks. While staying in place the shoes do feel really comfortable, great arch support, soft around the top ... MoreI bought a Moab 3 GTX not directly from Merrell, but from an online retailer that is an official representative of Merrell, so the shoes are authentic. The sizing is totally off however. I know my sizing in at least 4 other brands - it's US12.5, or to be more precise in metric units it's 30.5cm. The US12.5 Merrell was too small, length wise, so I returned my initial order and replaced them for a US13, or 31cm, expecting that to have a perfect fit. To my surprise there's absolutely no difference in the way my feet sit in the shoes. I measured the insoles and there's the .5cm difference alright, but toes still rub the front of the shoe and that is with very thin socks. While staying in place the shoes do feel really comfortable, great arch support, soft around the top of the ankle, overall quality is very good. However I know my feet well, my walking stride and cadence, and if I start moving in the shoes, in 15 minutes I'll have bloody ulcers on my toes and as diabetic, it's the last thing I want or need. Now I want to go even further up in sizing, but I wonder if 14 would be too big, which is a different can of worms, as both too small and too big shoes are really bad for you. My feet are not unusual, yes it's probably on the longer side, but they are not wide or narrow, they are normal. I have neutral pronation, with just a tad of slight supination. I'm a very active guy, that's not unusually tall or heavy (for where I live) and I wear at least 5-6 other brands actively and I have a lot of lifestyle sneakers, athletic sneakers that I practice different sports in, I have few pairs that are for hiking and trail running, I even wear boots from time to time, so it isn't a case of me fitting only in a single brand. This is my first Merrell and I'm completely bewildered by the sizing and fit of the shoe. I really like the Moab 3 GTX but I don't know what to do now. Should I try going to 14 or should I just look for another model or even a different brand altogether? My advice to anyone wanting to buy the shoes, if they fit you, go for it, as the quality seems great and they do feel comfortable, at least in the 5 minutes I spent in them while trying them, but if you can not find your perfect sizing, probably go for a different model.
These boots are well made, which is standard for Merrell products. I have a low top shoe from them for at least 10 years, and they're still going strong. The Moab 3 is a waterproof, rugged and heavy boot (2lbs 4oz for the pair). I took them out for about 50 miles on various hikes through the redwoods and they felt comfortable. The only complaint at the time was that the toe box is narrow. I usually wear trail runners that have large toe boxes, so any shoe that doesn't have that, my toes feel squished.To give them a better test, I took them out on the 25 mile Lost Coast Trail recently, which is a combination of sand, rocks, and a little bit of compacted trail. I originally planned to do this as an out and back trip to avoid having to pay for a shuttle. On the first ... MoreThese boots are well made, which is standard for Merrell products. I have a low top shoe from them for at least 10 years, and they're still going strong. The Moab 3 is a waterproof, rugged and heavy boot (2lbs 4oz for the pair). I took them out for about 50 miles on various hikes through the redwoods and they felt comfortable. The only complaint at the time was that the toe box is narrow. I usually wear trail runners that have large toe boxes, so any shoe that doesn't have that, my toes feel squished.To give them a better test, I took them out on the 25 mile Lost Coast Trail recently, which is a combination of sand, rocks, and a little bit of compacted trail. I originally planned to do this as an out and back trip to avoid having to pay for a shuttle. On the first day, I did 15 miles and my feet were destroyed! The boots do not absorb any impact, so all those miles of hiking on rocks was rough. Every impact was felt. This may be resolved by replacing the insoles with cushy ones, but that will only do so much since the soles are hard as a rock. In the past 5 years of hiking on a regular basis, I have never had blisters until these boots. They fit properly, I wore my sock liners and wool socks as usual, but they were no match for these boots. Thankfully I had Leuko tape with me to cover the blisters and hot spots. This helped some, but by the time I finished 25 miles, my feet were not happy with me, and I was unable to do the 25 mile return trip. I was disappointed because I know I could have done it as an out and back if I didn't have these boots on.These boots are good if you already wear boots and are looking for a new pair. Change out the insoles. They are waterproof, which was helpful for some shallow stream crossings on the Lost Coast Trail, but the downside is that there is no ventilation, and my feet were always sweaty. The grip was hit or miss. I found myself slipping on surfaces that I shouldn't be slipping on.I've hiked only in trail runners for years, but wanted to give these a try since I knew the Lost Coast Trail would be tough on my trail runners. I wish I never took these on that trail, and I also will never wear them again.
| Product dimensions | 25.4 x 38.1 x 15.24 cm |
