Kids' Moab Speed 2 Waterproof Hiking Shoe

I bought these because they were supposedly waterproof. After 15 minutes of walking through dewy grass, first time out of the box, the inside of the shoes and my socks were damp. If I had walked any distance my feet would have been soaked. The grass wasn't even high, I had mowed it a couple of days before. The whole point of my having these shoes was to walk my dog around my lawns when the grass was damp. I am puzzled and confused why these are considered waterproof. No puddles, streams, no wear on the shoes, and they could not survive fifteen minutes walking through short dewy grass.

I’m disappointed with these shoes. My daughter had a pair of little kid Moab Speed sneakers that were great for keeping her feet dry in wet grass and mud and I was looking forward to these being the same. I noticed that the material was different (these are more like a standard sneaker mesh) but assumed they would have a reliable waterproof membrane. I like the shoes, but she just spent a couple hours running around in wet grass (no submersion in streams or puddles) and her socks and the inside of the shoes are damp. And she’s only been wearing the shoes for a couple months and they’re otherwise in great condition, so I don’t think it’s an issue of being too worn down. Not at all what I expected from something described by a reputable outdoor brand as “seam sealed waterproof.”

We used to love love love Merrell shoes. But the last few shoes we have ordered, for myself and for my kids, do not last. These were no exception. My daughter has had them for 6 months and the Velcro strip buckle ripped off. This wasn’t 6 months of daily wear either, this was six months of relatively light wear since most of those months were in winter where she wore her snow boots and changed into crocs at school. The most wear she got out of them was hiking easy trails. Its a shame that the quality isn't what it used to be, Merrell was one of my go-to brands for hiking shoes and kid’s shoes.

Review: We purchased this pair of shoes for our three-year-old to use as outdoor shoes. They look great, and he loved the nonslip soles, which provided good grip and confidence while playing. However, after just a couple of weeks, the rubber band lace broke. Since it’s not a traditional lace, we couldn’t tie it or fix it, leaving the shoes essentially useless. I really hope Merrell invests in making their kids’ shoes more durable. While the design is appealing, durability is critical for children’s footwear, especially for active use. This experience was disappointing, especially given the brand’s reputation.