Merrell Men's Moab Adventure Lace Hiking Shoe

This is the second pair of this shoe that I have purchased. This pair feels even more comfortable than the first pair. I use these as my all-the-time casual shoe during the cooler months (I tend to wear good tennis type running shoes during shorts weather). They have a reasonable sturdy sole which makes them good for either casual use or for walking on easy trails. The design does not include ankle support, so I do not use these for rough trails. I like the color, and the fit for me is great. I have a narrow foot, so this shoe fits me better than many, certainly better than a Rockport, for instance. I had a Red Wing shoe that I had hopes for, but it was too stiff and was never comfortable to wear. These Merrill shoes were very comfortable right out of the box.

I've always like Merrell shoes and these didn't disappoint. Very comfortable and built very well. They look great too.

I have kidded myself for years that I don't need a wider shoe size--but those days are over--due to the need of an ortho insole for arch and footbed support, I need a wider shoe. Also, I have looked at Merrell and other brands as a high-quality walking and hiking shoe for years, but felt they were out of my price range. This shoe, at this price point, is FANTASTIC. Granted, you will not want to step off the plane and into a wedding reception at the country club with these on (maybe in Colorado?), but they are a solid, all-around shoe for hiking or standing at the airport. The shoe offers a serious Vibram tread, with the sort of support you find in a more expensive hiking shoe or boot; plus the uppers are really tight and water-resistant. As a person who's struggled with the smooth, tubular laces that have become popular on athletic and walking shoes, I found the laces on this shoe to be more textured--and thus, they actually hold a knot as long as you need it!! A final observation: I usually pull the factory insoles and use my own, but the set that comes with these shoes is thin enough, but rigid enough, that you need it. I opted for an $8 orthotic from the local supermarket that gave me a bit more arch support and a metatarsal "bump," and simply use those on top. Otherwise, there's not much shock absorption from the rigid tread-sole material. The combination is perfect, and since the uppers are leather, I can feel a real "breaking-in" period around my feet.

I bought this exact shoe, and model Merrill about 6 years ago. They were excellent quality, and wear well, very comfortable. I would recommend them to anyone. Careful, though, re size. My original shoes are 9.5us size, I can still read the label on the tongue. I first bought 9.5, way too big, exchanged for 9, and 9's are still too big, so exchanged again for 8.5.

I am very appreciative of the fact that these shoes are not made like the majority of shoes are. I have narrow, but long feet. Typically when I tighten and tie my shoes they almost close entirely where the laces go through the eyelets. It seems that many shoe companies make a one size fits all for the width. That is not the case with these. These shoes look nicer because they are made to fit my narrow feet. They are constructed well, and they repel moisture well also. I will definitely look at this brand when I need to buy shoes again.

Very comfortable shoes

I ordered size 8W to replace my old pair. All the markings (box and shoes themselves) stated “8W” for my new pair. Unfortunately, they are 1 inch longer than the true “8W” shoes (see image). Does anyone do quality control anymore??? Because of this mishap, I have no working hiking shoes for my trip!My old pair lasted me 3+ years of heavy duty, but now I am skeptical of the quality of new products.

The shoes fit well and are of good quality, but the curves of sole at the heal were causing my feet to sort of slap down while I walked, and I was getting shin splints. I liked the shoes so I used a power belt sander to flatten the curves on the soles a bit and they are now wearable.