Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex^® Waterproof Hiking Shoe (Women)

Very pleased with my first Merrill shoe. Purchased for a trip to Africa with two days of easy hiking and remainder of trip on Safari (mostly seated in vehicles). Trip included walking thru airports and a German city on a 11 hour stopover. I had no foot pain, blistering or discomfort throughout trip. Loved the light weight of shoe! I have a narrow foot, but read that shoe is a little wider and given cold weather sock layers and travel swelling, I took a chance based on some happy reviews. Note I found the shoe on sale and after using reward points, it was a low risk investment that paid off for me. I wear a size 8.5 and bought a half size up, size 9. Back at home, I’ve walked 3-5 miles a day and find the fit is too big/wide for me in thinner socks, so I’ll reserve these for colder days (thick socks) and travel. I would order another pair in my true size based on reasons stated for sizing up. Happy Hiking!

Holes at the toe-crease after 10 days of city walking! I have orthotics and have a hard time finding shoes I can walk in that don’t cause foot agony. The original Moab speed winter version have been a success so I had high hopes for these boots. I have worn the boots 10 times in the last 11 days, city walking only, I haven’t even tested out the waterproofness yet! Both boots have worn a hole where the toe boxes creases. So disappointed 😢