Moab 3 GTX Suede Walking Shoes

Hiking in the beautiful red rocks in Sedona, Arizona. My hiking shoes were perfect for the rocky terrain, the scrambles, going up and down the hills, and helping me avoid sliding on the loose rocks. Will wear no other hiking shoe!

I can’t believe how perfectly these fit right from the start. So very comfortable, support in all the right places, and the ties hold their grip. I got a good sale price or never would have been able to buy these awesome shoes. I have not tested these in very wet conditions, only morning dew. All is good.

Great shoes for all types of terrain, city and country. I wore them all over the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Canada, and the Azores last Summer.

Functional, sturdy and comfortable. Would recommend!

I visited New York in October. I walked 120,000 steps in three days and felt comfortable in these sneakers.

Confortable 100 % , lightweight and safe on any road specially made for my delicate feet.

Durable, functional, comfortable, and fashionable.

Perfect fit, great value, durable, very comfy, love

Comfortable to wear all day. Nice wide toe area for us ladies with wider feet.

I had high hopes for the Merrell Moab 3 with Gore-Tex, given their legacy as a go-to boot for many hikers. While they offer decent comfort for casual use, my experience revealed significant, deal-breaking flaws in key performance areas, particularly when faced with challenging, wet terrain. The most significant failure is the waterproofing. Despite the Gore-Tex branding, which implies robust protection, these shoes are merely water-resistant. During a hike in a steady downpour, they held up for about 45 minutes before my socks were completely soaked. The sole's performance on wet rock is alarmingly poor. While hiking over damp stones and roots, the grip was practically non-existent, making for a treacherous and slippery experience akin to walking on ice. This lack of reliable traction is a major safety concern for anyone hiking in variable weather or on trails that aren't perfectly dry. On my very first hike, the mesh fabric on the upper sustained a small rip from a minor scrape against a rock. A shoe designed for the trail should be able to withstand this kind of incidental contact. This early failure raises serious questions about the long-term durability of the materials. Ironically for a shoe that lets water in so easily, it struggles to let heat out. In hot, dry conditions, my feet quickly became overheated and sweaty, indicating that the materials do not offer adequate ventilation for warm-weather hiking. I cannot recommend the Merrell Moab 3 for serious hikers or anyone who ventures out in less-than-perfect conditions. The failures in waterproofing, wet-surface traction, and durability make it an unreliable and potentially unsafe choice for its intended purpose. However, if your activities are limited to short, fair-weather walks on well-maintained, dry trails, the out-of-the-box comfort might be suitable for your needs. For anything more demanding, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere.

Second pair. Tried a few in between but came back to this perfect classic. Comfy right out of the box. Took on Yellowstone with ease.

barely worn already see signs of breaking down...ok i guess

I absolutely love the shoes, but the laces never stay tied! Even with a double knot, I am constantly re-tying them. I may need to purchase alternate laces. Sizing wise, they seem to run wide. I wish they were slightly narrower (the regular width) since they offer a wide width as well.

Love these shoes for moderate hiking on slick rock surfaces. The shoes are light for their durability level with excellent traction on slick rocks. They provide plenty of room in the toe box (I have narrow feet and generally go for a snugger shoe, but these are perfect while I am recovering from a pretty bad toenail situation). I have other boots that I will stick with for more serious hikes for their better toe protection from rocks, but these will be my every day hiking shoes for now.