MerrellMen's Moab 3 GTX Hiking Shoe

1 month update edit: Buy ONE SIZE UP. I went a half size up. Having worn them for a month I will definitely buy 1 size up if I buy again.So if like me you want to save a ton of money on the high street store prices, you've come to shop here. I wanted a good walking shoe which was water proof and had a real focus on inner sole comfort so I opted for these after reading the many reviews. First of all you'll be scratching your head at what size do you get because it's not the size you are that you need! You'll then notice people saying half a size up or one size up so which is it? Now it's down to use and preference. I. Opted for half a size up as that's what most people said so I took a gamble. Now I can tell you straight out of the box half a size up with a very thin sock felt absolutely bang on for me. The only time on my first walk that they felt a tiny bit small was walking down very steep declines where all your weight is pushed to the front of the shoe and so my big toe was right up to the front. This leads me to the conclusion that if you are a professional downhill walker or wear thick socks, get a size up or for normal use like me, cliff and road walking, the half up was fine but neither are going to be entirely wrong.To start with the shoe was tight so I released a bit from the laces and they were then perfect. When put on you literally feel taller as I imagine this comes from the very comfortable vibram sole. Now some people have reported that because of the sole it leaves your heel to far out of the shoe and I can totally see what they were saying because it does feel like your heels are more exposed and it was at this point I thought I've made a mistake but bare with me on this. You know how when you buy a new bedroom pillow it is all nice and puffed up and keeps your head nice and high to start with and then after a week it's gone a little flatter? Well it's kind of like this but not in a bad way. It's like a tiny break in period, bearing in mind that I've only used them on one cliff walk for about an hour or so. They felt absolutely fine after about 15 minutes if I'm honest. I felt like I was walking in a 6 month pair of shoes, not a day one. No pain, almost a bounce feeling and complete comfort. Obviously this is day one so I can't report on longevity or water tightness as it was a beautiful sunny day but so far I'm sold. Great shoe and (on here) great price. I saved about a third of the high street price I'd say.

So I ordered the 12, 12.5, and 13 (UK). And I spent a little bit of time with them all inside the house. Only the 12.5 sat right with the arch of my foot.However none of them gave me the space in the toe area that I was used to with my (now discontinued) North Face Hedgehogs. Which surprised me as I had heard the Merrell’s were spacious. On further research Only the US variants come in standard, and wide.While I kept the 12.5’s, when I started using them in anger I have sadly realised they are not the shoes for me.The Vibram soles are fantastic, fairly similar to the hedgehog’s.

I have had a number of different makes but have bought Merrell Moabs again as I find they last longer than some other makes, particularly the sole. Always comfortable. I bought a nice blue pair because they were cheaper - don’t know why!

Impressed after two thirty minute dog walks. Does seem to be waterproof enough after walking on wet grass and comfortable enough. I ordered a half size larger than usual side and glad I did as fitting a bit narrow. Hoping it gives with a bit more wear. And purchased at a really good price.Update: just walked dog in the pouring rain and feet remained dry. Good waterproofing.

Hi, I'm very happy with these shoes. I also bought a pair of Salomons but these fitted perfectly and were more comfortable to walk in. I would rather do a long hike in these than the Salomons.A free pair of hiking socks were included which was a nice touch....

Comfortable, waterproof shoe for long distance walking over moderately rough, well-drained, surfaces.

The sizing is way off I am a UK 7 but after reading reviews I ordered a UK 8 and received them but still too small.Ordered UK 8.5 these were spot on giving me a thumb width at the front of the toe box that you need especially for downhill so your toe doesn't smash into the front.BEWARE.

I'm a UK size 9 in most shoes I've ever bought. Reviews recommended buying a half size bigger in rhese Merrells, so I did. They were too small - lining a 9.5 against any of my UK size 9 shoes showed they were smaller. I ended up having to get a UK size 10.5 in the Merrell walking shoe to fit me. Not sure if this is a Merrell thing or the particular batch. But I'd certainly recommend going at least a whole size bigger than your usual. Sizing appears to be hit and missWhen you get the right size they are really comfortable. Great walking shoe.