Moab 3 Vista Waterproof Mid Hiking Shoe

It feels like the shoe's are hugging my feet. I use them on my MTN bike also

I have owned 3 pairs now over the years. I love them. We own a farm in the mountains and I'm walking trails most of the day. They hold up to everyday wear and hard terrain.

Purchased my Moab 3s (2 pair) about 1 month ago. Merrell's are my 'go to' active footwear. They are simply ideal for walks in nature, which my wife and I enjoy daily. I currently own so many pairs of these wonderful shoes in a myriad of Merrell styles (approx. 35 and counting) that I am out of superlatives. I simply love the simplicity of getting what you pay for in advance of your purchase.

The new Moab 3 shoes are significantly harder/stiffer and doI bought these to replace an old pair of Moabs from 2016. I needed a shoe with a sure-footed feel that would stop my ankles from rolling, which these absolutely do. The outer shell and ankle support are fantastic and keep you perfectly upright and stable. However, the website claims these have "out-of-the-box comfort," and that is definitely not what I felt. If you are expecting that classic, soft "couch-cushion" feel of the older generations, be warned: the Moab 3 is structurally much harder and more rigid. Just after a little bit of time walking around on the floor, they were already uncomfortable and hurting my heels. The factory foam offers very little give on hard surfaces. I ended up swapping out the stock inserts for cushioned aftermarket insoles to bring back that plush comfort. It is a great platform for ankle safety, but the sole is definitely stiffer than it used to be. not provide the "out of the box" comfort I had in the past with my previous Moab shoes.

These shoes as all my Merrells are quality made and comfortable right out of the box! I feel my Moab 3’s can easily handle whatever conditions are out there and my mobility is secured!

The bad: Not sure if it's a size issue or what but my feet just don't seem to sit right in these shoes. It's been 3 weeks of wearing them 6-10 hours, walking miles, and my feet are killing me at the end of the day. Just standing there is little cushion to absorb your weight so again, sore feet. The good: really solid shoes, great Merrell quality as always.