MerrellMen's Moab 3 Mid GTX Hiking Boot

I have been buying this model for many years, and each time the pair lasts about 3 to 4 years due the great quality. Thanks to the Gore-tex membrane, I wear it in any season, only the socks are different. This is the 5-th pair. I am glad that once, thanks to discounts at Cabelas (in its best days), I found my model of boots for every day, and I continue to stick to this model that does not disappoint me, unlike others. Always the same size, always comfortable and light, always GTX version.

Great boot

Gore Tex is the only waterproofing I've found that is, in fact, truly effective. I can't claim to have tried them all, but of those I have tried, the result was, across the board, varying levels of disappointment. I can say that the word Gore-Tex in the description is almost certainly going to add a double digit lift to the pricetag. But in this case, and at a sale price, I have found this boot to more than fill the bill. A Wide size, I was initially concerned as to the fit, but with the thicker sock appropriate for this type of boot, it is amply comfortable. I haven't used it for off-trial hiking or foraging, so I can't speak to wear issues in this regard. I wanted a boot for rain and wet conditions, working outside and walking for exercise and this boot has more than filled the bill. I can't speak to environemental concerns, snow use, or heavy-duty backpacking trail considerations, biut for every day use in wet weather, this boot, even in a later design, I would say is a value oriented and effective, highly wearable product worth consideration.

Easy on feet, relatively light, seems well built so far.

While these are well made with good quality materials, I would not classify them as a true hiking boot.... more of a hiking style casual shoe. The soles and body are far too soft for anything but stroling on a well maintained trail. Having said that, they are quite comfortable for every day wear - as long as you're not a hard core trail guide

Comfortable right out of the box. Laces are about the right length. Will update later.

excelente

I bought these for a Colorado trip since I only had hiking shoes and thought we'd see snow. We did. Regardless, my feet stayed warm and dry and I didn't develop any blisters or hotspots. They lace and tie up nicely. The traction was great on dry and dusty and then powdery and snowy. Were were there a week, hiked RMNP or Estes everyday, and they still look brand new. Great boots!