Moab Speed 2 Waterproof Walking Boots

I bought these because of how well the shoe version was doing but I have found that the design of these boots is causing me great discomfort where the lace point and fold of the tongue meet. I have used the the Moab 2 tacticals for years with no issues so I didn’t even think twice about buying these. For me I am greatly disappointed and now have a pair of boots that I spent $$$! That I will never wear.

I have the Moab Speed 2 Thermo for winter hiking and they are the best winter hiking boots I've ever had. So, I thought I would give these a try for summer hiking. First, they were so comfortable right out of the box, I didn't need to break them in at all. They are very lite weight and breathable. They are very good, but could be better. The Thermo version have 6mm lugs, these only have 4mm lugs, 6mm would be better. As i mentioned they are very comfortable and have outstanding cushion and shock absorption. But, I am a heavier individual and after only three short 4 mile hikes, I can already start to feel the stones under my feet. Double the cushioning and give them 6mm lugs and these will be perfect!

I bought the Hiking Boot for a trip to Peru and a 7 day hike of around 4-8 miles of moderate hiking a day. I bought them 2 weeks before the trip and wore them around the house and general day walking of less than 3 hrs a day. The shoes felt fantastic on and broke in really easy. The problem came on the trip. 4 days into the hike I noticed the toe flap starting to separate and a gap forming between the 2 molds on the arch side of the shoe. After the complete trip, I noticed the Arch of both shoes have collapsed. I am 6'0 and about 230lbs, and flat footed so I am hard on arches either way. The problem is, this is a 2-3 week old shoe with little mileage compared to my other hikers. I have attached pictures. Again, the shoes were comfortable, broke in nicely and the waterproofing worked fine. They are light and I found them breathable but the construction was a severe disappointment at this price range. I am hoping Merrell will help with this problem

Great fit, super comfortable and sturdy. Felt great as soon as I laced them up.

After several years, my Moab 2’s gave out, and I picked these up for some hiking and hunting and I LOVE these! Actually waterproof, great grip and very comfortable!

Can remember when purchased maybe 3 months not for hiking but for work on concrete floors. The sole is separating from the shoe.

Comfortable, light weight, good fit. Not much more to say than it’s a great hiking boot for me and I would purchase again and again.

First let me say I loved these boots. Lightweight and waterproof they were perfect for my morning walk - mostly concrete sidewalks and metaled / gravel graded trails with occasional uneven ground. Lacing was good - I didn't experience failures of the lacing points like I have with other boots. They arrived almost exactly a year before this review and I used them perhaps three hours per week - so around 150 hours wear, possibly 500 miles walked. Recently the uppers started to separate from the soles adjacent to the MTP joint. Both boots are failing. Before failing I would rate them five stars. After failure, three stars. Great if you only need them for a short time, they are not made to last. With the level of wear on the soles, this may be OK - it's close to time to replace them.

Narrow sole compared with Moab 2. Tighter overall comfort. Better support. Lightweight. The toe design is better than Moab 2

Comfy, maybe fit a little small. Feel pretty sturdy but still comfy. Good grip. Definitely waterproof, I took these snowshoeing and stayed dry. My main gripe is that you can feel the Gore Tex lining sagging in the toe box. Kinda rubs and drives me nuts. Don’t know if this is how they’re supposed to be or if this is a defect.

They look great but hurt my feet. They run small. Insoles are super thin and have to be replaced out the gate

Grear shoes for work use everyday love that they are gore tex. The only thing i have issue with is the size is a little odd. I usuall wear a 10 1/2 is a little small, and the 11 is just a little big.

This is my second pair of Merrell boots. My previous pair, the Merrell Moab Beluga (which is now discontinued), served me well for nearly 10 years during occasional trips to harsh environments. I particularly appreciate the Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex for its comfort, wide size availability, and breathability. They are waterproof and true to size, although I recommend choosing a wide size for a better fit. While I haven't tested them in the field yet, I plan to take them as a spare on my next volunteer trip (my primary tactical boots are Haix).

After breaking these in around the garage, I marched through snow a few times in Tahoe. Definitely comfortable, warm, and dry, even in the melting ice/snow conditions. I should have sprung for GORE-TEX with my previous Moab boots. These fit best with thicker wool socks