Merrell Men's Moab 2 Vent Low Rise Hiking Boots

First of all I never owned a pair of merrel shoes before but I have been using other known brands in the past. I'm so happy I found them on Amazon. These merrel walking shoes are the most comfortable shoes I have tried in a very long time. They are very durable and not too heavy shoe. Very well made pair of shoes and sturdy for those long walks. After a day on my feet my feet don't ache or become painful through the day wearing them. The materials of the shoe it self are made of high quality and well put together. These shoes are just snug on your feet but they do take some time to break in. Looking for a sturdy well built walking shoe try these out they are worth every penny.

Won't consider anyother walking shoes. 100% for comfort. 100% grip in all weather's. 100% value for money. I've probably been whareing Merralls in excess of 10 years. I whare them everyday whatever I'm doing as the are the zenith on mega comfort. They are more acceptable footwear than boots if going out anywhere as in everyday life. Do yourself a massive favour and invest in the best walking shoes that money can buy. Tip. Because there is a sizing issue. Go to any high street store that sells Merralls. Take your usual walking socks with you. Find the size your happy with and buy them on here for approx 50% less than any high street store. Cons. Waterproof is OK however could be better. Need to be more waterproof but once you've put a can of waterproof spray on that usually does the job. However it is recommended to do this 2/3 times a year depending how offen you use them. 100% thoughally recommended. Don't consider anything else. Gets my 100% vote of approval.

This shoe does not profess to be waterproof and in fact that is one of its strengths - as a result it does not have a Goretex (or similar) sock as part of its construction and breathes much better as a result. My feet stay very cool in this shoe on hot days during the summer which is not often the case with other similar shoes, most of which seem to feel the need to be able to claim they are waterproof. I have other hiking shoes for the winter which I use for adverse conditions which are much more waterproof and I choose which shoe to wear on the basis of my expected use and the weather. These shoes are comfortable and my feet are well supported. They look great to my eyes and seem well made. you will be very satisfied with them as long as, unlike some other comments, you do not try and use them in circumstances other than what they were designed to be suitable for.

I normally take a size 10 in shoes and boots but was not comfortable with going the recommended 1 size up. I chose the 10.5. The fit is perfect. Enough room to allow a medium thickness hiking sock to be worn. Or with the laces pulled tighter on the loops a thinner sock can be worn. These are the most comfortable, easily adjustable hiking shoes I have ever owned. Over 55 years I have had many shoes and boots for outdoor wear. The materials used look robust and well put together. Even the diagonal reinforcing has extra cushioning. The Toe protection is good for a reasonably light hiking shoe. The Vibram sole adding to this at both Toe and Heel. The laces seem fine to me but you do need to double bow them. During my first walk I found the front part of my Foot sliding about in them. I stopped and pulled the laces in tighter on the lower 3 loops and that cured the issue. Normally my feet sweat in trainer type shoes but even wearing wool socks on a warm day my feet stayed comfortable and dry. Obviously these are not waterproof and I no longer buy waterproof footwear. My feet get much to warm. I now prefer to wear a pair of Merino or Alpaca wool socks and put up with damp non smelly footwear that dries much faster. Doubt I will by any other make from now on.

Ecellent shoes. Have been using this model for years.

These were lighter than I expected - which was good. The padding at the heel and below the ankle is soft and thick. The sole itself could be a bit softer - but its comfortable enough for general walks and undemanding hikes. I like the fact that the shoes are wide and there are no pinch points either to the sides, or on the top of the foot. The area under the arch is quite high - which feels a bit strange at first, but as soon as you start walking, your foot moulds over the arch and you don't notice it anymore. I bought half a size bigger to ensure I can wear thick socks. Overall, these are fairly straight forward, no nonsense hybrid shoes/trainers. I even wear them to work on some days - just because I enjoy the comfort level that comes with them. They are chunky enough to feel well protected on long hikes and treks - yet they are still light/thin enough to drive your car in.

I've bought many trainers over the years, most of which last less than a year. I walk quite a bit and have been searching for a lighter weight trainer which is more durable, especially on the sole. Well, I really do feel like I've hit the jackpot with these Merrell Moabs! Each size 14 trainer weighs 597g; they're very well made; they look like they'll stand the test if time; and they're extremely comfortable, as people say, straight out of the box. I was so pleased to find these, I bought a waterproof version of the same trainer (which oddly enough are 12g lighter each!). So comfortable, and after years of getting by with cheaper trainers and making do (it's not easy finding trainers in my size), I feel I now have something which will last. Couldn't be happier and worth every penny! I convinced my wife how great they are and she too now owns a pair and is equally delighted. Merrell derseves top marks for creating such incredibly good footwear. My days of searching for trainers are over.

Fantastically comfortable shoes. Good wide toe-box for those with wider feet. Got a long haul hike in the near future and will add further reviews when done. Update: Right, I have owned these now for over a year and can give a proper opinion. First, they are still the most comfortable hiking shoes I have ever worn. The arch support helps with those long haul hikes. I easily walk 25 miles in a day without any discomfort. Second: They still look good. There is minimal wear & tear. The brown colour I chose helps with this a little I think. Third: I am not a fan of the laces. While they are tough and super super durable, I'd rather have a set that is easier to tie, and keep tied. Overall I am more than satisfied with these shoes, and will definitely get myself another pair when these fall apart (likely not any time soon). Update2: 4.75 years later and still going strong, despite continous hiking AND becoming my everyday shoes. No holes, no rips, etc,... nothing!