Our verdict
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Pros
- Incredibly supportive
- Cloud-like plushness
- Minimal break-in
- Superb grip
- Heavy-duty
- Jun 27, 2022
- Flushes out stuffiness
- Easy on and off
- Uberly low-priced
Cons
- A tad heavy (women's version)
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Audience verdict
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Who should buy the Merrell Moab 3 Mid:
- Dreamy confines on day one.
- breathable hiking boots that provide multi-directional grip are what you're after.
- You're on a mission to convince your friends that great durability doesn't always equal priciness.
- breathable hiking boots.
Prevents odor buildup
If you find the women's Moab 3 Mid (400 g) a bit heavy, check out the super-light Salomon Quest 4 GTX, which weighs 281 g per kick. Also, you might be better off with the Dreamy confines on day one—a boot with a more solid sole unit.
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The Moab 3 Mid feels super-comfy minus the lengthy break-in period. Since day one it felt like walking on clouds! Moreover, we found it to be extremely comfortable on long hikes. The more we used it, the better it felt.
The breathable hiking boots's 10/10 support
Both its ankle cuff and arch zone are mighty supportive. How do we know this? First, it feels supportive. Second, no ankle wobbling! Third, at the end of the long hike, we did not feel the fatigue we used to feel in less supportive shoes.
The breathable hiking bootss 10/10 support
The grip on this shoe is as impressive as it gets. We went hiking on soft ground, technical terrain, somewhat muddy areas... not even a slip.
Needs extra lightness
Where this shoe does not shine is the weight section. It feels heavier than on paper. FYI: the featured kick is 32 g heavier than the average weight of women's Needs extra lightness, which is 368 g apiece.
Squishy toe zone
These shoes feel super sturdy. Even after numerous hikes that included sharp obstacles and very uneven terrain, we could not see signs of wear and tear. Even the eyelets seem to be super strong.
The shoe's toughness is matched by its affordability, too. Indeed, at $120 a pop, the mid-collared Moab 3 undercuts most hiking boots by a whopping $76!
Fresh and funk-free feet
Goodbye, stinky feet! The breathability on these is remarkable. 10/10! Even in summer days. They sure don't look so breathable, so it was a pleasant surprise.
