Merrell Men's Moab 2 GTX Track Shoe

Just before my second pair of much loved, ancient New Balance 1520s fell to bits, I'd bought some Moab 2 mid-rise boots to have mainly as spares, having noticed signs of possible early failure in my old leather hiking boots. They were immediately very comfortable and seem to be high quality. No problems in use so far and (Goretex version) no leaks.With this experience I didn't hesitate to get Merrell Moab 2 hiking shoes to replace my New Balance 1520s and am very pleased with them. Normal shoe size fitted correctly (needed half size larger for boots) and they were immediately comfortable. After just a week of little use were perfect for walking moderately long distances, including volcano walks in Lanzarote in late November.Living in Scotland, where it sometimes doesn't rain(!) I chose the leather (LTR) Goretex (GTX) version and there have been no wet feet so far after 9 weeks.The main differences between Moab 2 (2017) and 3 (2022) are the footbed and materials. Moab 3 is said to have an improved footbed and has a softer rubber sole whereas the Moab 2 has a harder synthetic sole that is said not to grip so well in the wet on smooth surfaces. Although I haven't noticed that, apart from once on a wet tiled floor, Moab 3s might be the slightly better option, particularly for shoes which are more likely than boots to be used on such surfaces.

MOAB or mother of all boots?Not really. These are shoes, not boots.So they are waterproof. I walk through mud, puddles and in rain and they keep my feet dry. But water can ingress over the tops and waterproof is not 100% watertight.They are breathable, supple and very comfortable and I use my shoes for all but the harshest or muddiest conditions here in the temperate Surrey Hills of southern England.You should order a 1/2 size up on your usual size. That's my experience and I'm on my 4th pair now.They are not perfect. My previous pair only lasted 2 years before perished leather on the sides started to perish (and allow water ingress). I cover at least 3 or 4 miles daily dog walking as well as much longer walks from time to time. Previously I was more of a weekend walker and they lasted 3-5 yearsThe soles, though generally grippy, can be slippy on certain surfaces, so if you're scrambling on smooth rock - or walking to work on smooth paving with many manholes in wet weather - perhaps research alternatives?A great boot for the keen, amateur walker and surprisingly inexpensive for the quality.

Bought these for long distance walking and general use. Spent a lot of time reading reviews and trying on shoes in the same category. I have wide feet so these were easily the most comfortable. I'm a size 9 and found them to be true to size. The padding around the ankle is definitely a lot better than any other shoe I tried. Build quality is also superior to most other shoes however the heel cup is very roomy and requires the laces to be pulled very tight to prevent heel rub on the stiching line inside the heel cup which left me with a lot of tension over the top of my foot. Merrell claim "out of the box comfort" which is true, I walked 7 miles the first time I wore them but they do still require a bit of time to soften up also the footbed in my opinion is very rough and created a lot of hot spots in various areas of the shoe. The addition of superfeet insoles has elimiated the hot spots and also tightend up the heel cup a little. After a fair breaking in period the toe box has softened to the point that a lot of it has started rubbing across the top of my toes not helped by the fact the goretex lining is very loose around this area. There appears to be plenty of traction although I've only really worn them on decent surfaced paths. All in a pretty decent pair of shoes but not 100% the comfort I expected.

I've been buying and wearing some variant of the Merrell Men's Moab 2 Gtx Low Rise Hiking Shoes for over ten years. This latest pair is in the black colourway and the two pairs before that were "beluga grey". I've also had a couple of pairs in a "sand/beige" colour too.I typically wear them every day, for both work and leisure. Routine use is 12+ hours of walking and standing indoors 3-4 days a week, but I have used them to hike up mountains and walk over 15 miles on rough mixed terrain. Typically I get 2-3 years use out of each pair before replacing them - at that point they're usually not completely done for but are showing some sign of wear. Usually the shoe itself is structurally sound but the insoles have worn through and one or more layer of the paracord laces have sheared through and stripped off.Aside from the fact that I personally like the aesthetic of them their key feature is they are extraordinarily comfortable. From the first minute you put them on I find there's no breaking-in period at all. they're just good-to-go. I rate comfort as 5/5 from the beginning to the end of the shoe's life.The shoe is relatively waterproof - I find heavy rainfall is no issue at all but if you have the misfortune to stand in a very deep puddle you WILL get water ingress. Shallow puddles tend not to be a problem. Water resistance 4/5.They're not the lightest shoes, I've got some Skechers that are lighter but I don't find the weight a problem. I've rated them 4/5 because there are definitely lighter shoes available but the weight isn't really a factor for me because of the extreme comfort.You could consider laces and insoles to be a semi-consumable product if a shoe can have a long life. Historically I've never been able to replace the laces or insoles with original Merrell versions but I find that Amazon UK now sell official Merrell laces and insoles so for the first time I've been able to replace my damaged laces. This shoe in "black", in an UK size 10 comes with "Pinpoint Black" laces that are 132 cm long. Laces cost just under £7 to replace. Insoles are just under £33.

Required some walking shoes , lasted a long time a lot of mileage done