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Comfort is queen on the trail—and this latest iteration delivers. The women's Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX hiking boots feature 30% more foam underfoot as well as improved breathability and traction.
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View the Merrell Moab Product LineView all Merrell Women's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof membrane |
Upper | Nylon ripstop/TPU |
Lining | Recycled mesh |
Midsole | FloatPro foam |
Support | FlexPlate |
Outsole | Vibram TC5+ rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.7 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
UK | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
EU | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 |
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I bought 6 pair of boots to try on for Alaska and these are the only ones I kept. These are goretex and lightweight which i prefer, they seemed to be waterproof after a few rainy hikes, but even after one trail the black pair I bought are already discolored for good so I gave up trying to wash them. They stayed comfortable after a 30k step day and took no breaking in which is great. I recommend sizing up a half size. I wish they were a tad less boxy in the toe where they feel too spacious for me. I hope these last or will be disappointed in the price tag
I bought these a couple months ago for my recent trip to Washington! I have plantar fasciitis and got these initially because they have a big toe box. Let me tell you, my feet felt great even after 20 miles of hiking numerous straight up and straight down hills. I got a 5.5 (which is usually my normal size), and I wasn’t disappointed at all. My feet felt great besides being on them everyday hiking the Washington mountains there was no plantar pain & I was able to get up the next day and have no issues! While the people I was with was having foot pain the initial day/rest of the week. I initially got them on sale! Even if they aren’t, they would be worth it ! (I got the purple/green)
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Great hiking boot! Took them out of the box on a week long trip to Iceland and they were comfortable from the start. Did a little scrambling and they felt sturdy and supportive. They also worked well for Icelands wet weather- my feet felt dry the entire week even though we got caught in the rain a few times. I wish I had bought a half size smaller though... I purchased my sneaker size, which is half a size up from my regular shoes, thinking the extra room would be better for tired feet but the toe box feels a little too roomy and my foot slips a little inside the boot while climbing down rocks.
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Recently bought these boots, and hiked 10 miles this past weekend. These boots were comfortable and very light weight. These trails were uneven, muddy and rocky. I crossed a few creeks with no issues. I am a clumsy hiker and not once did I feel my ankle went unsupported. I definitely would recommend these boots! I can’t wait to try them on a 14er this summer.
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Tried on 6+ pairs and kept going back to these. They felt great. Light, cushioned, supportive. First trek out was nearly 7 miles and 2000ft elevation gain. No discomfort!
I got it 4 days before the trip to Peru, so I didn’t have time to break in. I was in the Inka trail 4 days, went through steep rocky roads, jungle, light rain and so much more but these shoes was so comfortable, and perfect waterproof. Love it
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OBSESSED is an understatement for these shoes! I absolutely love these boots, they are so comfortable. I got them for a few hiking trips I had coming up and they did not disappoint. No breaking in necessary ready to wear right out of the box. My old Merrill’s were bulky and heavy but these are so comfortable and light. Did an 8 to 10 mile hike in them back to back no problem. Definitely recommend will not disappoint. Water proof, kept my feet dry during the rainy season hikes I did. Also the color is super cute, I got the grey ones and they matched with everything.
Great shoe! It’s been in the Arizona desert and tropical island of Madeira, Portugal. Recommend going a half size bigger though!
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No break in needed. I took them to Oregon for hiking the coast and parks and they were amazing!
I love these Merrells. They are sturdy, stable and feel like a running shoe. This is my 3rd pair. I have these also in a wide and is a low quarter version. I use them for hiking, dog walking in the rain and snow and walking around our land. I have used them in pouring rain and my feet stayed dry. I dont think they are sturdy enough for heavy backpacking but for a light day pack, no problem. Size wise I usually wear a 9.5 in running and training shoes and I ordered a 10 in these and they were good. I prefer the wide version though as it gives me just a bit more toe box room, not necessarily extra width but roomier. I am hoping these will break in enough to be as comfortable as the wider version. But a great comfortable boot overall.