Merrell  Moab Speed 2 Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boots - Men's

These shoes are comfortable, have decent traction, live up to the waterproof promise, and hike pretty well. But their durability is questionable. I've put a couple hundred miles of trail hiking on them and the soles are starting to delaminate. I'm hoping that it was just a bad batch and if I replace them, the next pair will be better. But this pair is going back to REI. The only other slight ding is that they could use a better heel hold system. If I tie them tight enough to hold my heel back on downhills, they pinch a bit at the tie point. Not a deal breaker by any stretch, and I haven't had any real issues, but just a critique. FWIW, I added a pair of cork SOLE insoles and it made them much more stable and comfortable for longer hikes. Definitely a worthwhile addition to these shoes (or any performance shoe, for that matter). I have a wide size 10 foot and the 10W fit better than any other light hiker, trail running shoe I've tried.

Comfortable right out of the box. Unfortunately the boots did not hold up. 225 miles on the Camino Frances and they broke apart. That's not many miles on boots that cost almost $200. Very disappointed and would not recommend.

So far so good. I was a solid Hoka guy when they had their Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX even though they had issues in terms of wear and tear. Hoka discontinued the "mid" models other than their $240 version. I just bought these and are in the process of breaking them in. They are very comfortable and haven't experienced any problems. The reason I gave a 4 star review, is that I cannot provide any details as to how they hold up as I put more miles on them. They feel great, and they have a bit more support both with the soles, and the sidewalls. I also like the single "taught hook" rather than the two on the Hokas.

I thought I found the perfect hiking boots, but after 6 months they started to fall apart The souls started to separate from the boot. I do mostly light hiking on Florida trails.

Fit well, very light and provide good support. Third time I wore them, one of the second eyelets from the top broke while I was lacing them (see photo). Other three of second from the top eyelets look to be not far behind. I'm a big fan of Merrell hiking shoes/boots but these are disaster

These were great initially, but my husband has had them only a year and they've already fallen apart, meaning they're no longer waterproof, seams are ripping, and parts are delaminating. He doesn't even wear them daily... such a bummer! We wanted to like them more...

Great fit, especially in the wide width for my EE feet. Light and comfortable for hiking. I proved their waterproof-ness as well. I really wanted to love these shoes - and I did. Until I didn't. These just didn't live up to expectations. Hopefully it was just this pair, maybe a certain production run. The soles started to delaminate after a couple months and a few hundred miles of hiking. I think I'm going to exchange them for a pair of slightly more robust Merrells. The fit is so perfect. I added some Sole cork footbeds to them. The added support really made a difference.

Best hiking shoes I ever owned, with a big caveat. These weigh and feel like a comfortable old sneaker, but perform like the best trekking boot. Exceptional grip, good support, great waterproofing, feels rock solid. The Caveat: It's like winter tires on your car. What you gain in grip & performance, you lose in long life. After 3 months and 180 miles of spring hiking (including a fair amount of canyon country scrambling and slickrock) the uppers are fine, but the soles are least 50% worn down (on the outside -- I do wear out my boots unevenly). Since I hike around 400+ miles a year, I might be running through two pairs every year. Yikes! Also these run really big. I downsized from 10.5W on Keens to 9.5W on the Moab Speed 2

After significant weight loss, my older Moabs in a wide width had started feeling too roomy and unstable. I tried the Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX in my usual size 13 but moved down to a medium width, and the difference was immediate. They wrapped my feet securely and felt far more supportive and planted, without creating pressure across the forefoot or toes. The mid-height collar adds useful support, but the improved fit through the entire shoe is what really impressed me. They also feel noticeably lighter and more responsive than the traditional Moab, while still having the underfoot stability I expect from a hiking shoe. If your older Moabs have begun feeling bulky or overly spacious, the Speed 2 is absolutely worth trying. Just don’t assume you still need the same width—the size 13 medium was the clear winner for me.

These boots are sick. They fit true to size, look good, provide good traction, are durable enough and the water proofing holds up way better than what I was expecting. Feels like walking on a cloud compared to my old boots after break in. I'd recommend replacing the stock insoles with something else but that's just me.