Customer Reviews Merrell Moab 2 Waterproof

I used to be able to just buy new Moabs every year or so. The fit was consistent. Not anymore. Very disappointing. Infuriating, really.

DO NOT BUY if you want your shoes actually WATERPROOF. They are priced for waterproof shoes but the truth is, their waterproofing will fail in six months or less. I have two pairs and both will become completely soggy and drenched in water in a couple of months, when I merely walk over low wet grass in the morning (not even tall rain soaked trails or creeks). That completely defeats the purpose of buying these shoes. They are very comfortable, not very good looking, but with failed waterproofing, I will never buy them again.

I bought this shoe 2 years ago to use as supportive travel/light hiking shoe. The first time I wore it out for a level walk on a lake path. Within 5 minutes, the left shoe raised a terrible blister on my heel. I noticed that there was a hard piece of plastic pushing into a seam on the left heel of the shoe. Thought it might break in, or be wearable with the right sock. Nope. I’ve worn for quick trips to the grocery store, neighborhood walks etc. a handful times, plenty enough of the shoe to be broken in. Tried to wear again today on a walk around my neighborhood with the same result: major heel rub and blister after 5 minutes. This shoe cannot be broken in—it’s just broken. Time to cut my losses and find another hiking shoe. Merrills used to make great hikers. However, their quality has really tanked these last several years. Look elsewhere.

A little too big, heavy & clunky

Instead of cancelling my order, they sent a shoe that was the wrong size as well as the wrong color. I am not happy. Sent it back.

There is a design flaw in the shoe that results in the webbing that connects the shoe tongue to the side to bunch up; the thick stitching on that now bunched up connecting piece pressed on the tops of my feet so badly that I couldn't wear these for more than 20 minutes. Very disappointing as my previous Merrell's were like a dream to wear. Would recommend against buying this version.

The fit was great and initially they were completely waterproof. That is no longer the case. After 14 months, my feet get soaking wet when I walk in wet grass with my dogs. Pretty disappointing given the price of these shoes.

Very clunky and rubbed the outside of my toes even though it is a wide.

I am 71 years old and have travelled the world for most of my life, visiting some 30 countries and always in my Merrell hiking boots. The first time I have ever had a problem with a pair of Merrell’s has really been quite a rude awakening when a company that manufactures such great shoes can have such piss poor customer service. I will certainly post wherever possible my experience with Merrell when a manufacturing defect rendered the shoes useless and Merrell did nothing to rectify the problem.

ugly and too short for my 8.5 foot

I bought two different moab 2 styles and this one was smaller. This is the color and weight I liked. How can two different moab 2 styles say they are the same size and actually be this different?