MerrellMen's Moab 3 GTX Hiking Shoe

I have been wearing Merrells for years and I’ve tried other brands; North Face, Arcteryx, Salomon but I keep coming back to these. I wear them everyday at home, work and on holiday and they are comfortable and hard wearing. I tend to buy a size up from my normal size and this works well. They are waterproof in normal wet weather walking around town but are limited by the low cut of the shoe so walking through deeper puddles or wet grass in more rural settings will be more of an issue but this is the same for any trainer style shoe. The sole is rugged and hard wearing and provides decent grip and is well cushioned being comfortable on rocky ground. I have run in these but they are not a dedicated running shoe and are more a good cross trainer/approach shoe.

First pair of merell goretexWell made and comfortable to wear. Waterproof. I find now I use eu sizing for my shoes as uk sizes can sometimes be small. Eg I used to buy size 12 but that's eu 47 so my 12 1/2 is size 48 .

I've found these comfy, warm and waterproof with good traction on country paths consisting of muddy paths, wet grass and stoney ground.However, on tidal rocks, wet pavements and similar smooth, wet surfaces, they're unpredictably slippery and I'd warn of significant danger of slips on such surfaces. Use great caution !!!They also have a strange 'klop' sound in the sole of each shoe, firstly in the left shoe followed a week later by the right. It's annoying at first but I'm used to it now.Finally, they're significantly undersized especially if you have a high instep like me but they were the best of 5 brands tried at the time.I'm a 10.5 to 11 in street shoes but bought these size 12 and in truth, I could have got a better fit with another half size up or maybe a 13.

The shoe is supportive around the foot but retains enough flexibility, so that the shoe rolls forward like a good running shoe. That's helped by the rounded sole at the rear. The underside of the insole has additional support that locates the heel, with a small area of additional shock absorption. Under the ball of the foot is a larger area of the same shock absorption. The thick tongue is gusseted to the sides of the shoe to keep out debris and water. I haven't seen this type of Vibram tread before; it looks as though it is less likely to get clogged with wet clay.I tested it on mixed terrain of grass, gravel and stony tracks, tarmac, flat and slopes; absolutely fine. There was a minor amount of slap sound on tarmac. A classic shoe. Despite simple lacing, the shoes stayed laced up. I was planning on walking part of the English Channel section of the South West Coast footpath (The Salt Path), but my foot is swollen due to gout, so I'll see if that's possible.I mentioned that Amazon stock half sizes, as the high street outdoors retailer I tried didn't

This is the third pair of these hiking shoes I’ve bought because they’re so good and I like having different colours. As a woman with wide feet I buy these men’s shoes because they have the width to accommodate thick walking socks but are lightweight and stylish enough to suit me. I never get wet feet when I’m out with the ramblers and the first pair, which I’ve had for six years, still show no signs of wear on the soles.

Super comfy straight out if the box. Very good arch support. Excellent footwear.

This is my second pair of these shoes.The first have lasted over 2years in daily use. Still waterproof but just starting to look a bit tatty.I like the fact they are available in half sizes, It makes a big difference to me.Intend to use my original pair for rougher outdoor work.I highly recommend them

These trainers keep feet dry, feel good and have a sturdy grip. When ordering l went a half size larger than l would normally have and they fit perfectly. Very comfortable.