Merrell Moab Mid GORE-TEX® XCR® SKU #7459654(View on Zappos.com Classic)

After wearing out my pair of Zamberlan hiking boots (20+ years), I couldn't afford a new pair so I bought these instead. I have to say I'm very glad I did. These boots kick ass. Waterproof so they are great when if need to mow the lawn while it's still wet. These are so comfortable I'm buying a second pair of Merrell Moab XCR. Oh, I usually have to buy a size up because of width. I bought the 10.5 (regular size) wide version and it fit like a glove. I love these and they cost a heck of a lot less then the Zamberlans.

I love these Merrell shoes! They are the most comfortable and sturdiest lightweight boot around. They fit well and are excellent for snow shoeing as well as summer hiking. I want another pair!

These boots are very comfortable and an overall great hiking boot, but if you are an avid hiker and like to get "off the trail", you should skip these. Your feet will get wet! The gortex does a good job of keeping water out if it is a nice day and you step in a puddle, but if you are out in the rain or walking through wet grass, your feet will get soaked. They are not waterproof, just water resistant. The foam outer layer gets wet and stays wet for a long time. Once home it still takes about 12 hours for them to dry. Another problem was the toe started to peel off of the shoe. They break in quickly, but they wear out just as fast. For any hiker, if you are going to spend this much, you should buy a more durable waterproof boat; these just aren’t worth the money.

Let me begin by saying Zappos rocks. But this isn't a review of Zappos...so that's all I'll say on that. And one last thing before I get to my review... if you bought these boots for someone don't just give it 5/5 for everything! Anyways, onto the review. I tried the plain old non GORE-TEX® version of these at a couple retail stores to get a feel of the boot. I decided that the non GORE-TEX® boot was really comfortable. However, none of the places had the GORE-TEX® version. I ended up ordering from Zappos.\After trying the GTX boots on I found that the GORE-TEX® lining really changes the feel of the boots. It's not as soft and cushiony as the plain version. I will also add that my left boot seems to really pinch the top of my big toe. The right boot is absolutely perfect but the left one is very bothersome. Anyways, I have worn these boots around for a couple hours for a few days. I've gone to class in them, walked the dog and just ran errands for a feel. It's been raining too so that was an added bonus to test out the GORE-TEX®...and the GORE-TEX® lining really works. I stepped in a giant puddle that went to the top of the toe box and my feet were totally dry. However, as nice as the GORE-TEX® is, the comfort leaves a little to be desired. There isn't as much cushion as the non GORE-TEX® version. Ankle support is minimal for a mid height boot. This is due to the mesh uppers. Full leather boots provide much stiffer support. Just be aware if you need support. Personally, I like it. These boots are very lightweight and sometimes I forget I'm wearing boots... until my toe gets pinched. And yes, I got my feet sized at the store and got the size they recommended, only from Zappos rather than from there. I don't know if I got a dud left boot but I'll try to talk to Zappos about that later. So to sum it up, if you think you need waterproof Merrell Moabs, then go ahead and get these. If you don't need waterproofing then please, get the regular ones. They are much more pleasing to wear.

Excellent for sore feet - I got these for my wife who has had heel spurs and general issues with her feet. Unlike virtually every other boot she has tried, these are comfortable, have the support and work for hiking or just around town.

Merrel Moab Mid - I've been very pleased with the other Merrell shoes I've owned for the past five years and so far these continue that tradition. Comfort, lightweight, waterproof, and good looks all in one.