How to Choose Hiking Boots

Made to go the extra mile with you, these Merrell hiking shoes give you grip for tough terrain. The uppers are made with a combo of suede and breathable mesh to keep your feet supported and cool.
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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 |
Upper | Pig suede leather/mesh |
Lining | 100% recycled mesh |
Midsole | Super Rebound Compound |
Support | Molded nylon arch shank |
Outsole | Vibram Ecostep recycled rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.67 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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Brand new out of the box hiked 3 days/30 miles. No blisters. No foot pain other than tired. Great hiking shoes!
Perfect fit from the start! No soreness and no blisters! Hiked Gorham in Acadia to break them in!
Was happy to see a new edition of Moab 3. I have a Moab 2 Gore-Tex that I really like and wanted a cooler shoe for summer. Ordered these in brindle/tea and am pleased to say that the color is a bit darker than what it seems on the website. The mesh is a sort of greenish and the leather is smooth and taupe. The midsole is not quite as soft and responsive as I thought it might be, but is still really comfortable. Put them on and went on a 3 mile walk with zero discomfort. I have a rather narrow foot and the Moab does a really nice job of securing one’s heel while providing a sufficiently wide toe box. I tried another brand recently that just found offered women’s size 12 about which reviews raved. Must say that I was disappointed. Putting on my Merrell’s was like putting on a pair of slippers by comparison.
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I’m new to Merrell and researched this as an option long before buying, I was not disappointed. Compared to the other option I purchased at the same time (the antora 3) these had better arch support and despite the loud squeaking indoors, it was not noticeable on the trail. The first outing I took these on was over wet terrain and loose rocks up steep hills. They provided sturdy grip and traction, I felt confident weaving up and down the switch backs. I have had two knee surgeries and was happy at the amount of cushion. After a three hour hike the only thing sore were my shoulders! I would highly recommend these.
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These are my first pair of hiking shoes, so I can't compare them to others. However, I really like the color, and the sizing is true to fit. There’s a small amount of extra space inside, which I think is ideal for hiking, though you might want to wear thicker socks. The material feels sturdy, yet they aren’t too heavy. One thing to note is that they can be quite warm, especially during hot summer days. I’ll definitely explore other products from this brand in the future!
I’m disappointed that my recently purchased shoes are not holding up well. I bought these Moab’s a few weeks ago and while they are very comfortable, some fraying has appeared on the upper fabric just under the inside of the ankle on both shoes. My last pair of merrels lasted almost 10 years of hiking but it seems improbable these will serve as long.
Perfect hiking shoes! Climbed to summit of Mt LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park a few weeks ago, about 13 miles round trip. Shoes were very comfortable & I didn’t slide on the slippery, wet rocks at all. Can’t wait to go in my next big hike with my new shoes!
We hope you enjoy many adventures in your Merrells!
I've had mine for over a year and they still are my top tier hikers. The versatile material works in all climates except the snow of course. My feet are never sad when tromping around the terrain of Eastern Washington State..
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I bought these a few weeks ago. Previously had a couple pairs of the MOAB 2 and wanted to try the 3s this time. I tried them on as soon as I received them and they felt great - so comfortable. Went on the tread mill for about 3 miles (just walking - nothing strenuous). They were so comfortable. However when I took the sneakers off and stood up I had a sharp pain at the base of my big toe. Shortly after I noticed discoloration starting in the same area. The pain subsided but the bruising continued and encircled my toe. Bruising has lasted for almost 2 weeks. Very disappointed since they felt great. May need to go back to the Moab2.
I have sore feet and since I have started to wear these shoes I have had an improvement. Walked an hour the first time I wore them and they were so comfortable.
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