MerrellMen's Moab 3 Mid GTX Hiking Shoe

Bought these boots as an upgrade from my Merrell MOAB 2 GTX walking shoes for hiking on more rugged terrain where I'd benefit from some ankle support.Like the MOAB (Mother Of All Boots) 2 shoes they are wearable out of the box and don't need breaking in. Aside from the difference of the mid-boot form factor they benefit from extra cushioning and are fully waterproof with a goretex membrane.First worn on an 11.75 KM hike, on a 23 °C sunny day, they were comfortable and breathable throughout. When taken off at the end my feet were bone dry with no blisters or redness to be seen. Challenged by some rocky terrain there were no issues with grip.I've been wearing Merrell MOAB's in some incarnation or other for nearly 20 years and their durability is excellent. I use the shoe version for daily wear and typically get 2 or more years out of them (depending on whether I'm using them to hike in as well as for work and casually). The value is fantastic - pricing varies slightly depending on colour and size but in the "Pecan" colourway and an UK Size 10 they were just under £100.Would not hesitate to buy again.

Fantastic pair of walking boots and at a bargain price.I've been hiking all over Wales, the Lake district and many local walks in these boots, and they feel brilliant.

Not in any way waterproof, but by far the comfiest boots I’ve ever had. Wore for a multi-day trekking holiday with not even a hint of a rub or niggle. Grip reasonably good too. A truly great summer boot!

I've worn to failure quite a few pairs of hiking boots. Berghaus, Scarpa and Brasher pairs lasted the longest (the last, though sturdy, did feel like a pair of housebricks on my feet sometimes). As I'm in my seventh decade now I fancied a light but rugged boot and after a bit of research chose these. They arrived within a day (today) as promised. The fit is comfortable. I take a UK 9 and, unlike other reviewers, didn't need to go up a size. My left foot is slightly smaller than my right one but these boots accommodated the difference without any problem. I've just got back from a 2.5 mile road test at a brisk pace to check for any hot spots or pinch points and I'm happy to report no discomfort at all. They are as comfortable on as a light pair of NIkes I used to have which were little more than trainers but there's a much more reassuring, solid, 'rubber on the road' feel to these despite their light weight. First impression is very positive. I'm hoping to update this review over time as I start to use them in, if not anger, then a little bit of vigour.

So I got my first hike in the Mourne Mountains Northern Ireland 26.3.23 wearing the Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX ( which arrived 6 days earlier than the expected delivery date:) )I can safely say these boots are comfortable straight out of the box. No need to break them in. I do recommend going up a size though. They are grippy when needed and the got tested today in marshy condition and I can safely say the are 100% waterproof. I decided to stand in nearly ankle deep water for 2 mins to test this. Feet were completely dry. They have great support around the ankle and plenty of room around the toebox. The cushioning is very good indeed with great shock absorption. They really are a sturdy boot. Highly recommended.Edit...... So after nearly a year of having these boots, they are holding up very well. No leaks, still comfortable and still in one piece. Only thing I have noticed, is the grip on wet rock is not good. Very slippy so if you're considering these boots, make sure you know the terrain you will be using them on. Apart from that, all I have said in my last review stands. Awesome boot and still highly recommended.

Submitting a return. For info, these run small, and the men's size seems to be the same as the women's in this shoe - I ordered UK7 assuming it would be more like a women's 7.5/8 (as it is for other brands) giving that extra space that you need in hiking boots, but it was a small UK7 (probably more like a women's UK6.5). Besides my toes hitting the end of the shoe, these were super comfy straight out of the box...so much so I was considering how much I really needed my toenails... But alas, I'm sending back.For extra sizing info, I tried on a different pair of Merrell's boots earlier in the week - women's UK8 and they were way too big. So even if you have other Merrell's, dont assume the sizing will be the same here.

I've worn Moabs in one form or another for 15 years.The Moab 3 is slightly narrower and smaller than Moab 2. I have Moab 3 shoes in same size as my last Moab 2, and they are very slightly tight. I bought a 1/2 size up in the boot and that fits perfectly, and is super comfortable.I bought these as I'd tried expensive Scarpa boots that I just didn't get on with, these are great, and although won't last as long as the more expensive Scarpa's I can buy 2 or 3 pairs to every pair of Scarpa boots as the merrels are always discounted. 🙂