MerrellWomen's Moab 3 Shoe

I purchased these Merrell Moab 3s back in November 2023, and they've quickly become my go-to hiking and all-around adventure shoes. I got them in size 10 wide in the Black Night color, which looks just as sharp in person as it does online—sleek but rugged.Right out of the box, they were comfortable with zero break-in time. The pigskin leather and mesh combo is breathable but durable, and I appreciate the eco-friendly touches like the 100% recycled laces, webbing, and mesh lining. The Bellows tongue really does a great job keeping out dirt and debris, which is especially noticeable on muddier trails.The fit is spot-on. The Kinetic Fit ADVANCED insole gives solid support without feeling too stiff, and the heel cushioning makes a huge difference on longer treks. My feet don’t ache after a day of hiking, which is more than I can say for past shoes.Traction is also top-tier. The Vibram TC5+ sole grips well on wet rocks, loose gravel, and other terrain. I feel secure on all kinds of terrain. Plus, the Merrell Air Cushion and EVA midsole combo adds noticeable shock absorption and overall comfort.The bottom line is that these are sturdy, well-made, and comfortable right out of the gate. If you’re looking for a dependable hiking shoe that can take a beating and still feel great, this is it. I’d absolutely buy them again.

Ok first, these are a super comfy trail shoe they I used for moderate hiking in Volcanoes National Park. Opted for the non waterproof version which enabled my feet to breathe well and these were super comfy right out of the box - no break in. Other than an unexpected run in with the Pacific Ocean (my fault, I mis guessed the wave timing) no issues and they dried quickly in front of a fireplace.The grip across different terrain was awesome! I have Solomon mid boots as well and I’d say the grip on the Moab3 outperformed my Solomons. Couldn’t wait to get back into them next day and trek across different terrain - literally felt like I had 4x4 traction on my feet! Really nice shoe. My only wish were for an additional top lace hole so I could loop back and double tighten but it’s not a deal breaker. These shoes were worth every penny!

These shoes, like my other Merrell Shoes, are great! I was originally worried that these might be some kind of "knock-off" brand but they are not. I found out that the new sole emblem is actually real and that that manufacturer is a new "partner" with Merrell.This color looks really nice. It is nicer than the picture shown in the ad. The grey and black contrast is quite pleasing to the eye. They fit like Merrells usually fit and they are very comfortable. As usual, the in-soles are removable so as to allow for insertion of your own custom orthotic. This shoe runs TRUE-TO-SIZE--don't play games with sizing, you will be sorry. I purchased a 1/2 sized larger than needed because I sometimes wear thick athletic socks when I do my walking. Additionally, the soles are very "grippy" and will serve you well on most all surfaces. However, remember NO sole will guarantee you will never slip it is just that these soles provide great traction.This particular model IS NOT WATERPROOF! If you want waterproof you will pay more and you must look for the special waterproof label on the side of the Merrell Shoe (all the waterproof models have this label). If you go for waterproof you will pay more and your feet will feel a little "warmer" inside when you have them on.Well that's my story. Good shoes! Good value! Not knock-offs! Buy them, you will be happy. Great color.

I've always been a Keen fan but decided to give these a try mostly because of the price. Overall I'm happy with these shoes so here are the Pro's and Con's.PRO'S1. The overall fit is perfect no need to size up or down.2. They have a comfortable padded collar that wraps around your ankle and heal for support.3. They are very easy to slip on and off with the loop pull on the back of the heal. The design is perfect.4. The color is spot right on with the pictures and the shoes are nice to look at.5. The quality is very good and the shoes are well put together.6. The soles are grippy even in wet conditions.7. I've worn them on a couple of warm sunny days without my feet getting hot. That's a big thing for me. They breath just fine.THE CON'S!. Not much insole padding on these. ( Keen's are much better ) The overall support is good but the shoe in general lacks that nice padded feel. It hits rather hard.2. You can't add a thick padded insole because it will interfere with the fit of the shoe. I tried it didn't work.3. I finally added a Dr Scholls foam insole, the thinnest one I could find. It seems to be working but time will tell. That was a $10 hit. So much for trying to save money.4. This was the one star deduction.I hope the shoes get more comfortable as they brake in and the added insoles do not become a problem.Overall these are great shoes for the price.

Purchased these last minute for a vacation with lots of hiking. A bit concerned in that I didn't get a chance to break them in. Arrived the day before we left for a trip to Argentina.After two weeks of hiking, including 2 different 13 mile hikes in mountainous terrain, I can say these are great shoes.Even had a couple of water missteps where I dunked a foot. Feet stayed pretty dry.No issues. Fit great (true to size 15). Wide toe box. Lots of room to adjust tightness. No hot spots or blisters.Bonus points-wife likes the way they look!