How to Choose Hiking Boots

Comfort is queen on the trail, and the women's Merrell Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX hiking shoes deliver. They feature 30% more foam underfoot as well as improved breathability, traction and stability.
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View the Merrell Moab Product LineView all Merrell Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane |
Upper | Nylon ripstop/TPU |
Lining | Recycled mesh |
Midsole | FloatPro foam |
Outsole | Vibram TC5+ rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.2 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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Walked/hiked 310+ miles in these this summer (two months). Waterproofing held up the whole time. The exterior is now really warn but the traction still upheld. This is a great hiking shoe. Bulkier than trail runners but just as light. I did get more blisters when walking on concrete so I would recommend using them for hiking on dirt or natural elements.
These are nice looking shoes. I had to put my own insoles in them as the arch support was not the best. I wish the toe box was bigger. I cannot speak yet to the waterproof’ness of them but as they are Gore-Tex I have no reason to believe they won’t stand up.
Bought these for a trip to Yellowstone and Glacier National payl for light, waterproof hiking needs. Very comfortable through miles of walking and hiking.
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It has a cushy sole, but the rest of it is too light for hiking on rocky or unstable surfaces. During my 9-mile hike, my feet moved around too much inside the shoe, and not because it was too big. I have arthritis in my right foot, and I need more support than this shoe provides. It became too painful as my foot moved around. I’m returning them. Also, the little white part surrounding bottom lace hole is peeling away on one of the shoes already after just two wears.
Travelled to London and Edinburgh on the holidays. As a Hoka only user with plantar fascitis, this amazed me. Protected me from rain, cold and 6000 steps per day.
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I’ve walked over 60 miles in these shoes since getting them and I wish I could give a higher rating because up until this weekend, I had no issues. It took overall about 30 miles to break them in, I did experience some sores those miles, but have been so comfortable past that. However, this weekend we had some light misting all day and the grass was also damp. After about an hour, I did notice some wetness which is unfortunate since they are advertised as “waterproof”. Other than that though, they are great on all the terrain and easy to moderate hikes. Probably would not buy again though because I was looking for a waterproof option.
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Initially, they felt a little "short" at 40.5 mm, my shoes tend to be 41 mm. I used to take a 9.5 reg. width, but my feet seem to have widened after wearing Hoka's for so long, so I got the wide. The width fits well. I also did the heel lace lock, which brought my heel back just enough to ease the front hitting the toe box. I wanted a gore-tex wide women's shoe and this appears to be it (Hoka doesn't have one, and I don't want men's as they are too wide in the heel). I've only walked in the house with them so far, but I sense that I will be able to do a 6-8 mile walk in them. I may look into the non-gore tex model after I walk a distance in these.
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These shoes were comfortable out of the box, with no break-in period required. My husband and I both purchased the Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX shoes for a trip to Alaska. Needing waterproof hikers, but not wanting to pack extra sneakers, we thought these would fill the bill and weren’t disappointed. They got us through airports, many hiking trails and even into the gym. We had a dry week in Alaska, so we didn’t get to test the water resistance, but they’re GORE-TEX, so I think they’ll be fine. Really comfortable shoe! My husband thought they felt true to size, but I feel they run 1/2 size big—nothing a thicker sock can’t remedy.
I ordered these because they were the closest thing to the last pair I bought and loved until they fell apart, and unfortunately they aren't as good for my feet as the previous pair. As I was walking and hiking, I noticed that my heel kept sliding up with each step. My foot never came out, but it definitely felt like it was going to. Since I wore them outside already, I can't return them. So I will keep wearing them but not for hiking because I need to feel stable while climbing a mountain and these do not provide that for me. Usually Merrell hiking shoes and boots are the only ones I can wear reliably, so this was a little disappointing. Maybe the next pair will be better.
Bought these in preparation for hiking in Iceland, and needed waterproof shoes. As one reviewer mentioned, my heel kept sliding up so toe hit the front of the shoe causing serious bruising During an eight mile hike. However I am not a hiking shoe officianado so this could be a fix with more secure tying. I’ll likely use these on lighter hikes and seap for boots next time. Pleased with the pop of color though!