Moab 3 Waterproof Walking Boots

I replaced my "regular" Moab 3s with the gortex version and right out of the box I was disappointed. Purchased online in October and when I put them on they didn't have the same snug fit of my old Moabs. (Even with a wool sox, there's just to much wiggle room.) The boots were water proof for a hot minute. I live in an urban area, not a lot of streams to cross; but my feet still get wet. Boot doesn't even have to be submerged, just some water on the mesh does the trick. I have since purchased a pair of non- gortex Moabs. I'll save the gortex for a dry summer hike or dress down day in the office.

ended up with 3 pairs of these Moab 3's and they are NOT waterproof in the least. All three pairs leak and absorb water like a sponge. Merrell should declare a recall on the goretex moab 3's. Totally defective. DO NOT BUY. Buy an older pair of Moab 2's in goretex ... they work great.

A new look on a solid product. I have been wearing Moab hiking shoes now for quite a few years. The Moab 3’s are are decent upgrade with additional side support that I feel the OG Moab’s did not have. The color option is nice too truthfully always had brown colored ones and the green is nice.

I purchased this boot for day hikes in the upper Midwest. I haven’t actually had them in the rain yet, so can’t comment on the waterproofing. But for comfort they are unparalleled. No break in required. I really appreciate a heavier lug sole (I prioritize stability and protection for my middle-aged feet and ankles) and plan to take these on some longer hikes next year. I’m a big fan of the traditional design and appearance of the traditional Moab 3.

Worst boots, false advertising! My husband’s feet are soaking wet just from walking in the snow. They do not dry fast. It is advertised as waterproof and they definitely are not. Would not recommend. Highly disappointed. A-lot of money spent for a pair of work boots to come home with wet cold feet.

It's nice to get a new pair of boots, especially the Moab 3. They fit perfectly and make hiking feel like floating! They have great support without causing pain points.

Tried these mid height boots to my home construction worksite and they have disappointed me yet.

Excellent boot for the everyday or every so often hiking enthusiasts. Great feel, fit and support.

Perfect fit wore hunting very comfortable true size!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wore these straight out of the box to the Northwoods of Wisconsin Camping In My Van for 7 nights & 6 days with Merino Wool medium weight socks. Temperature was 80 degrees warmest down to 32 degrees. Very comfortable, good ankle support, overall a good hiking boot. The Rig 🚐🛣️🏕️🇺🇲✌🏼

My wife and I just used our Moab 3's to hike a portion of the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. The boots held up well, providing great traction in a variety of trail conditions from pavement to dusty roads to hiking over boulders, slag and scree. A couple of days of hiking in the rain as well and our feet stayed dry too. All in all, a great light hiking boot. I would only mark it down a 1/2 star if I could as the sole of the boot is a little too flexible when we were on the steeper descents on the most rocky sections of the trail. I felt the uneven terrain through the soles of my feet just a bit too much. So, if you are looking for a really technical heavy duty hiking boot, not sure that this is the one I'd recommend; however, for a boot that covers 90% of the trail conditions we encountered, this is a great choice. We were carrying fairly light packs of about 20 lbs and averaging around 10 miles a day. I find Merrell's run true to size for me so I wore my regular size. My wife sized up a 1/2 size to allow for a thicker hiking sock and for any foot swelling during our hike.

This is a great fitting hiker, comfortable right out of the box. The wide widths are appreciated for my very wide and flat feet. The Vibram soles are aggressive and grippy, but I've only put about 50 miles on this pair so i can't say how well they will stay attached. The boots are not truly waterproof, more like very water repellent. There is some pinhole leakage in the GoreTex liner, noticeable when the boot is submerged (crossing a creek in my case). I dont know if this is a manufacturing issue with the seams or if something is wrong with the membrane itself. Not a big deal in summer, but you will want to bring spare socks in cold weather.

Pacific Northwest all-season who does about 1200 miles per year. On my fourth pair of Moab’s. Love their comfort and - Gortex only - waterproofing. First three pairs needed to be replaced after 900 miles - sole separates from upper.

Definitely a down grade compared to my Moab 2's. The 3's are about 4oz lighter. The padding by the ankle is thinner and the insole is not as soft. All in all, they just seem kinda cheap. I will keep them because they fit. I have a hard time finding boots that fit.