MerrellMen's Moab 2 Wp Hiking Boot

Just got back from Inyo County after my first hike in these shoes. Having just retired my Salomon X-Ultra Pros I was wary of switching to Merrell, especially since I loved my Salomons and how comfortable they are.Couple of points:1) They are truly "Wide" and fit my feet perfectly. Just can't seem to find any Salomons that fit any more which is why I switched.2) They didn't seem to feel "nice" when they first arrived, mostly on the sole, so they did require some breaking in... not much though.. a few hours in 3-4 separate wears was enough.3) They are waterproof... I stepped in a stream 200 yards away from the finish of a 7.5 hour hike and my feet came out dry. Lucky for me I didn't get in deeper than the cuff.4) They are warmish given they are waterproof, but I wore wool socks and was able to manage it well. Still, it also requires some camp shoes to wear otherwise these shoes and your feet will get a bit dank.5) The sole is wider and thus more stable than my previous shoes. I have a supinated gait so I had a tendency to roll my ankle, but I didn't have that issue at all on this trip.6) Has a roomy toe box. I have squarish toes so I often have trouble with shoe fit and my pinky toe. Lost a nail once before, but had no issues with these Moabs.Personally loved them; they were comfortable and affordable. I did choose to swap out the laces for some shock cord laces with a spring loaded slide, an inexpensive but very helpful upgrade. If I had to do it over again... well, I would do it all over again. While I was willing to pay more to replace my Salomon's I just couldn't afford to have a shoe that didn't fit on the width. I still think Salomon X-Ultras are more comfortable for me, but because of the natural fit of Merrell, as well as they're reputation, OH, and the wider sole that caused fewer ankle rolls, these Moabs are exactly what I needed.

I tested these against the similar, Oboz Firebrand II BDry (more expensive) and the Columbia Men's Valley Pointe (less expensive), all in the same size and width. All three share similar profiles and technical characteristics. I found the Columbia's less comfortable, with a cramped footbed (even in wide). Construction felt cheaper as well. They seemed like decent shoes for the money, but I suspect they'd fall short in terms of comfort and durability with heavy use. The Oboz and Merrill versions seemed equally comfortable and both of very high quality. They main difference for me was in the design of the outsole, which was more aggressively lugged for the Oboz shoes, making them more suitable for rough, off-trail hiking. The Merrill sole has deep ribbing, but a less aggressive tread pattern, providing less resistance on smoother surfaces. Since I plan to use them mostly in cities and only occasionally off road, I went with the Merrills.

I need shoes for an active outdoor lifestyle. They need to be ready for just about anything, snow, rain sunshine, or even just wet grass in the morning which can be a problem if your shoes are not waterproof. They need to be acceptable attire at business meetings and work in the field. They need to be light but supportive enough for walking 4 or 6 miles when I need to or when I just feel like it. When they get dirty and muddy, I need to hose them down to get ready for my next meeting. These do all of that. I bike to work rain or shine and I don't want to deal with wet feet. These shoes provide reasonable warmth and traction in the cold and snow at least down to single digits F. I like the fit which seems to be true to traditional sizing. I prefer more arch support but not everybody does and these do not provide much. I have arch supports that I will try but if you prefer a shoe with more arch support built in, these might not be for you. I have not had these long enough to wear them in hot summer weather but I do wear them inside and my feet never feel overheated. They seem to breathe well. If you need all weather shoes that are rugged, comfortable and affordable, shoes that work, these might be for you. So far they do everything I need them to do at a price I am willing to pay. That's a pretty tall order but they work. The only thing I would add is more arch support as my personal preference but that is not a deal breaker. If I get a year and hundreds of miles on them like I always expect, I'll consider it a win.

Como lo menciono en el título; estos zapatos (este es el tercer par que tengo) son en verdad cómodos.La calidad de los materiales es bastante buena.Los inconvenientes que veo son, por un lado, el precio, mismo que me parece elevado. Por otro lado, el peso de estos zapatos es alto en comparación con otros.

They hold the feet strongly yet very comfy. They really are waterproof and they look great ! Excellent hiking shoes.

I have had Merrill’s for a few years now and this pair didn’t disappoint . The fit was exact as were the previous pairs I have purchased . They were less expensive and had more selection than the sports stores . This is the only way I will purchase Running shoes in the future !

Very good product.

Great shoes, I am a UK standard size 8. With these shoes, I always buy 1/2 size bigger, that is the only negative remark. I have had 3 pairs of these shoes, having been tempted by others, and then coming back to Merrell.