Moab 3 Waterproof Hiking Boot (Women)

I finally treated myself to a good pair of hiking boots and I have no regrets. These are so comfortable and feel like they do the walking for me. They carried me all over the Highlands of Scotland. The quality is outstanding and the support to my feet and ankles gives me confidence to hike outside my comfort zone and in all kinds of weather.

Got these a half size up in black based on reviews and the fact that normally I buy hikers at least that large. Ended up exchanging for my exact size since they were SO roomy (and I have wide-ish feet with a high instep!) and got the white instead since they were more 'fashionable'. Pros: cute - really cuter than the shoe version, like that they are waterproof. Cons: even my size is almost too roomy in the foot that my foot slides around even with thick socks on; not as much arch support/foot cradling as usual with my beloved Merrell jungle mocs; the soles are squeaky! Conclusion: I like them for everyday wear as the white is the trend now and they are easy to slip on/lace up but I wouldn't wear them for hiking as they don't really have the footbed features/support of hikers.

I’ve bought exclusively Merrell boots for the past seven years, and until now, they’ve always been perfect. I work in natural resources and go through boots quickly, usually getting a new pair each year. Merrells have always been the only boots that fit comfortably right out of the box, no break-in period needed. I actually owned this exact pair a few years ago and loved them, so I decided to buy them again. Unfortunately, this pair has been completely different. I can’t walk even a mile without getting painful blisters all over my feet. I thought maybe they just needed to be broken in, so I wore them around the house, on short walks, and for errands — but even after months, nothing has helped. On a few occasions, I had to hike 10+ miles in them, and I could barely walk for days afterward. It’s such a shame because otherwise, they feel like a great boot — solid build, good support, and the same design I used to love. But the fit must have changed somehow, because these just don’t work for me anymore. Very disappointed, especially coming from a brand I’ve trusted for so long.

Merrell boots are very reliable and usually comfortable. Sadly they new “wide” isn’t very wide. I was wearing a pair of Brooks Ariel shoes when my new Merrill’s arrived. I couldn’t believe how tight the toe box on my new Merrill’s compared to my running shoe. I don’t want to return them but I think I will. If they are too tight as I walk around my house, I’m sure they will be the same on the trail. Very disappointed.