Customer Reviews Merrell Moab 2 Prime Mid Waterproof

These are comfortable shoes. However, after 1 months of use, they are falling apart. This is the second pair of Merrells that have done this to me. Quality just is not what it used to be.

I recently tried a number of pairs of hiking boots. Note, I’m not a serious hiker, but have been doing moderate hikes each weekend recently. Keen targhee III mid WP: These were my keepers. Very comfortable, sturdy, light. Wore them on a 4 hour moderate hike yesterday and was happy with them. Oboz Bridger BDRY: Comfortable, sturdy the heel is a bit weird but I would’ve gotten used to it in the end the back of the shoe seem like it might be too tight and would eventually rub too much against the back of my ankle. Solomon mid gtx: Comfortable, sturdy. I’m an in between size and ordered the lower size. There was a bit of tightness at the top of the foot that would probably been gone with a half size larger. Merrell Moab 2 Prime Mid Waterproof: These I ordered in the higher size and also in a wide. They were just too big. But they we’re probably the most comfortable. The Keens worked out for me otherwise I would have given these a try in a different size. Solomon low ultra 3 wide gtx: Comfortable but I realized I ultimately wanted a mid rise. The pull laces seemed iffy but the reviews don’t seem to indicate a problem. Solomon low X Raise Gtx: Felt a little snug putting them on, but once on they felt comfortable. I realized I ultimately wanted a mid rise. Again, the pull laces seemed iffy but the reviews don’t seem to indicate a problem.

I wear a wide shoe/boot, and this was one of the few boots of the type I wanted that are available in wide. They have exceeded my expectations, and are extremely comfortable and lightweight; however, as in most shoes, I added a foam insole for more sole comfort. I recently wore these boots while clearing a long driveway of snow, and my feet remained dry after 90 minutes. I recommend these boots, although I've only had them for several weeks.

The Merrell Moab 2 Prime Mid Waterproof boot fits like the other styles in the Moab series. It is all leather upper so it is not as soft and pliable as the fabric combinations. It is more of a walking/hiking boot rather than a technical or sturdy work boot. Flexible, comfortable and lightweight.

After having read some other reviews, I was a bit concerned that perhaps I should have ordered half a size smaller, but the 11.5 Wides that I ordered fit perfectly. Also, pictures do not do these boots justice. I was outside visiting with a neighbor when they were delivered, and when I opened the box, they were much nicer looking that I was expecting them to be. As a matter of fact, my neighbor asked where he could get a pair just like them. I'm not much of a hiker, so I don't know how the boots would hold up to heavy-duty treks, but I'm sure they'll be just fine for me. I've already worn them while out running errands, and they look great with jeans. I've even gotten compliments about them. I wasn't sure that I'd care much for hiking boots when I ordered them, but I'm happy with my purchase.