Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Shoe (Men)

I am extremely disappointed with these boots and their claim to be waterproof. I recently walked The Cumbria Way in the UK, and roughly 2–3 km in, the route passes through a farm field. Within thirty seconds of crossing it, my boots, socks, and feet were soaked — forcing me to unexpectedly stop, dry out the inside of the boots, and change my socks. What makes this particularly frustrating is that these boots were sent as replacements for an initial pair that also failed to be waterproof. Two pairs, same problem — which suggests this isn't a one-off defect but a fundamental issue with the product's waterproofing. I expected far better from Merrell.