MerrellWomen's Moab GTX Sneaker

Q: how is the grip on these please especially in wet weather, woodland slated areas ect

Hi Kez, I like these shoes/boots very much and would recommend them. They do have 2 failings as far as I can see - the first is the worst laces in the world! They constantly come undone unless you double knot them. Why they use them escapes me. Secondly, the hard plastic soles, while hardwearing, provide very poor grip on wet smooth surfaces. If cycling with them on with even damp soles, they slip very badly. Wet slated areas i would avoid with these on. Hope this helps.

Q: Very comfortable boot pity they let in water even walking accross short damp grass. Thought with gortex they would be water proof??

They are the Moab VENT not the Moab Goretex and are designed for hot arid conditions, an designed to be extremely breathable, not water resistant in any way.

Q: Which merrell walking shoe should i buy if i need a size 10 uk wide (4e) fit?

10.5, Amazon are good with returns if you need it changed. I found the fit small got 10.5 originally then went up to 11. This may be a pattern across the range. Shoes one of the hardest things to buy online.

Q: Are the insoles removable.

Yes they are, my 3rd pair of these , brilliant every day for a year each pair on a building site, after normal wear, Two pairs of merrell sprint blast, before them , but wouldn’t recommend the leather waterproof Moab, not the same fit