MerrellMen'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.

These hiking shoes are so good, I purchased another pair when I wore my last ones out.I use mine largely for dog walking and whenever I go anywhere toomuddy for trainers. They get used every day in all weather.Water proofing and breathability works well. My feet always stay dry and comfortable in these. In winter, I wear thicker socks so I find going one size up to usual works well for me.These shoes get around 5km of wear daily in all elements with me. My last pair lasted well over a year. They were still functional, but looking a bit shabby by then. Grip was still fine but the many brambles and bits I end up wading through in the woods had taken a toll to the outside. My fault, not the shoes!Give them a go and I think you’ll approve too.

I have had these Moab walking shoes for two years now, and found them to be well constructed, comfy and waterproof. However, the soles do not grip at all well on wet or icy surfaces, and I would have expected them to perform better, as my other shoes do.

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.

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.