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I was looking for a rugged, lightweight, durable pair of boots for general hiking and light backpacking, and eventually settled on the MOAB mid waterproof boots by Merrell.
I fell in love with them as soon as I tried them on. They are very comfortable right out of the box, and are the first boots I have ever owned that don't seem to need a break-in period. My usual outdoors boots are either heavy, stiff climbing/backpacking boots or full height military/hunting boots, so these lightweight boots are a real treat for my tired old feet.
At first, I was a little concerned that the mid height wouldn't offer enough ankle support for anything beyond casual hiking, but after putting a few miles on them over very harsh terrain, I am now satisfied that these will do the job.
These are synthetic boots. The uppers are a combination of mesh reenforced with Dura Leather, which is a recycled leather product. They break leather down to its fibers, then arrange the fibers in a web pattern and pressure bond it with a high tech polymer. The result is stronger, more wear resistant, and more uniform than leather. The uppers also have a waterproof membrane which provides an impermeable but breathable barrier.
The Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability while the molded nylon arch shank provides just the right amount of stiffness and support. The compression molded EVA footframe provides additional cushioning, and the Vibram Multi-Sport sole uses TC5+ rubber for excellent grip on any surface.
For those of you unfamiliar with Merrell they offer legendary customer service. If I am unsatisfied with these boots 6 months or a year from now, I am confident they will send me a new pair no questions asked. They make high quality boots and have superior customer service, who could ask for more?
I paid about $120 for the at Dick's. One word of advice here... at least go try them on at a local shop. They seem to run a little on the small side and I ended up getting a full size larger than I normally take. They aren't cold weather boots, but anyone looking for good, durable boots for warmer climates would do well to look at these.
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I fell in love with them as soon as I tried them on. They are very comfortable right out of the box, and are the first boots I have ever owned that don't seem to need a break-in period. My usual outdoors boots are either heavy, stiff climbing/backpacking boots or full height military/hunting boots, so these lightweight boots are a real treat for my tired old feet.
At first, I was a little concerned that the mid height wouldn't offer enough ankle support for anything beyond casual hiking, but after putting a few miles on them over very harsh terrain, I am now satisfied that these will do the job.
These are synthetic boots. The uppers are a combination of mesh reenforced with Dura Leather, which is a recycled leather product. They break leather down to its fibers, then arrange the fibers in a web pattern and pressure bond it with a high tech polymer. The result is stronger, more wear resistant, and more uniform than leather. The uppers also have a waterproof membrane which provides an impermeable but breathable barrier.
The Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability while the molded nylon arch shank provides just the right amount of stiffness and support. The compression molded EVA footframe provides additional cushioning, and the Vibram Multi-Sport sole uses TC5+ rubber for excellent grip on any surface.
For those of you unfamiliar with Merrell they offer legendary customer service. If I am unsatisfied with these boots 6 months or a year from now, I am confident they will send me a new pair no questions asked. They make high quality boots and have superior customer service, who could ask for more?
I paid about $120 for the at Dick's. One word of advice here... at least go try them on at a local shop. They seem to run a little on the small side and I ended up getting a full size larger than I normally take. They aren't cold weather boots, but anyone looking for good, durable boots for warmer climates would do well to look at these.
