Men's Merrell Moab Mid GORE-TEX® XCR®

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Product Features

• dura leather/synthetic mesh
• Waterproof Dura Leather/Breathable Mesh Upper
• Breathable Ventilated Bellows Tongue
• GORE- TEX Gasket Construction
• Nylon 6.6 Injection Molded Arch Shank

Product Description

Product Description

UPPER/LINING " Waterproof Dura leather and mesh upper " Bellows tongue keeps debris out " Synthetic leather toe cap and heel counter " GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort Footwear lining protects feet and keeps them dry " Breathable mesh lining treated with Aegis® Antimicrobial solution maintains foot comfort " Ortholite® Anatomical Footbed MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE " Molded nylon arch shank " Compression molded EVA footframe provides cushioning " Merrell® air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability " 5mm Sole lug depth " Vibram® Multi-Sport Sole/TC5+ Rubber " Weight: 1 lb 15 ozs.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00132GBRA
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #754 in Shoes (See Bestsellers in Shoes)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Hikers for the Price, November 29, 2008

By	jedck - See all my reviews

I've done a lot of hiking and backpacking, but I've never made an investment in really "good" hiking boots. Finally I decided it was time when I decided to go on a four day backpacking trip on the Appalachian trail last October. I couldn't afford the higher end boots ($160-250), so I settled on these as it was a brand I knew and they were the cheapest I could find with GORE-TEX and Vibram.

Now, EVERYONE, knows that you never, ever, ever go on a backpacking trip with new boots. Ever. I knew this, so I ordered these well in advance. Unfortunately ShoeMall (whom I ordered from) took a really long time to ship them, and they came less than a day before I had to leave. I didn't really have any choice but to wear them, so I splurged on some Smartwool socks (HIGHLY recommended--backpacking with them is a totally new experience) to try to alleviate the blisters.

Well, I never expected what I got. These boots were very, very comfortable. I have high arches and under-pronate--how they would work for people with other types of feet I can't say, but I suspect it wouldn't much matter.

The boots have good ankle support--not super, but good--and that was all I needed. I'm young and have strong ankles, and I'd rather have less weight than more support. I did sort of twist my foot once on the trip, but I was fine. People who need a lot of support might look elsewhere. This isn't a shortcoming of the product--it's just a characteristic.

The grip is excellent. That's to be expected, they have Vibram. I did slip a few times, but it was on really wet rocks, and it may have been, as my friend put it, a user issue.

As for the waterproofing, well, you could spend $300 and you wouldn't find a more waterproof boot. It rained the first and second days, and I never felt the tiniest drop of dampness. At one point I literally submerged my foot in a river to see if any water would get in. Nada.

Overall these boots have everything I want. They may not be perfect for everyone, but if you don't have special needs (like extra support), this is the best bang you'll ever get for your buck. As I said, I took these on a four day backpacking trip on the Appalachian trail without ever wearing them before. I had a 30 pound pack. On the last day I hiked 17 miles--lots of up and down. I didn't get any blisters. None. At the end of the last day I was starting to get a small hotspot on one foot, but that was all. I'm not suggesting you take these backpacking without breaking them in, but these are as comfortable as you'll get. Just make sure you invest in some good wool hiking socks as well.

Update: 9 months after I bought them these boots are still going strong after perhaps 200 miles of hiking. I can tell they won't last ten years, but I expect to get a good 3 years of heavy use out of them.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Boot I Have Ever Worn, November 16, 2008

By	Larry Test "desert rat" (Julian, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have backpacked all my life. I live in the desert southwest and wear these boots everyday. They are so light and give such great support. I am 66 and have gone through a lot of boots in my time. These are the best ever!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great hikers, July 22, 2008

By	docdiamond (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

I used to wear heavy leather hiking boots. Not any more. I always heard that shoe weight was important, but never realized how important until I did my run in heavy boots! It wore me out! So I looked for the lightest goretex boots I could find, and this is the boot I bought. I just got back from hiking the Sierras, including a two day trip to the top of Mount Whitney with a 35 pound pack. The trails are pretty rough, and it rained for a few hours one day. These boots held up well, kept my feet dry, and never once caused a blister or hot spot anywhere on my feet. OK, so these boots are downright ugly. But they are great boots!

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