Merrell Moab Mid Gore-Tex XCR

Summary

Very good looking and comfortable but that is about it.

These boots are great looking and comfortable, no break-in needed, traction is good, true to size. From the first time I had them on if you flexed your toes upward wou could hear the liner inside like sticking and unsticking to itself (just sounded noisy, annoying and cheap).

I wore them for about a month untill I got them wet one time and they leaked like I had no shoe on at all after that. I sent them back and got a no charge new different pair.

Merrell does stand behind their prouducts as they sent the new pair with no questions asked and at no charge to me.  Hope this new different pair last longer.

Summary

Comfortable but not for dry feet.

Firstly, the boots are very comfortable, but after around 12 months they started leaking water in around the heel and sole. Stupidly, because of the comfortability I bought a second pair. These began leaking even quicker than the first pair. It's Berghaus for me next time.

Summary

Tough, light, comfortable — no complaints, they are just what I needed.

Perhaps the perfect middle-ground between a trail shoe and the “waffle stomper” of old, the Moabs offer super comfort, solid ankle support, and an aggressive sole in a lightweight package.

They will seem a bit stiff in the store, but will quickly adapt to your feet and be ready to go. I wore mine around the house for a couple of days and then set out with a light (20 pound) pack up the 9 mile Old Rag loop. No chafing or hot spots. The Moabs were great on the trail, and the tough, “grippy” sole excelled during the 1 ½ mile boulder scramble on top. Waterproofing was a big plus for 2 creek crossings. 

They run a bit tight — I went up a half size and am very pleased.

So far, no complaints on trails, logging roads, asphalt, mud, granite — and they look good in town.

Summary

Boots came apart after 3 months of walking to work 4 miles a day.

First I have to say how I think it is pretty cool that Merrell takes the time to plant reviews on this page, AWESOME, HIKED A THOUSAND MILES UP A MOUNTAIN BOTH WAYS AND CROSSED A RIVER, GREATEST BOOT EVER CREATED BY MAN.

Ha, anyway, I am very disappointed that I got a pair of boots for $99 (ouch) that came apart in just 2.5 months of walking to work in dry weather on a paved trail.

Thinking ECCO next.

Tested the boots for waterproofness 15 minutes after the UPS guy handed them to me.

Left boot was completely dry, the right boot leaked.

Boots went back to the retailer the next day.

Note: Gore-Tex guarantees that their bootie will not leak. It is rigidly tested before leaving the factory.

Unfortunately, the bootie can be screwed up when it is sewn into the boot.

If a Gore-Tex bootie is properly installed — makes no difference what material the boots' upper is constructed of — it should not leak.

If your boot does leak, contact Gore-Tex. They will ask you to send your boots to them, they will deal with the manufacturer, and get things right for you.

I bought these for a scout trip to Philmont. They were my second boot choice after a couple Garmont boots did not work out. They were very easy to wear with virtually no break-in period. They did not feel especially cushioning when I first put them on, but never had any foot issues.

I wore them for 10 days on the trail 4-8 miles a day with a 60 lb. pack. They worked out very well, as I was the only adult in our party who never got blisters.

The only issue was that the insole slides back about 1/4 inch every time I hike in them. Called Merrell and they sent me some replacement insoles. I don't know why Merrell shoes are so expensive, but in this case, they were worth it.

When shopping for a new set of boots, I was looking for a boot that would be water-resistant, relatively light, mid-cut, and performed like a sneaker.  I'm a weekender and generally hike about 2 to 5 miles before setting up camp and once camp is set up, I'll hike and climb all day with maybe a small day-pack.  The Moab GORE-TEX XCR seemed to fit the bill, so I was excited to hit the trail with them.

While breaking them in around the house, I noticed some discomfort right below the large knuckle on my big toes. When the weekend arrived, the pain hadn't really subsided, but it wasn't anything more than a nuisance. 

What a fool I was. The first day, shouldering a 35lb pack, they felt fine. Having arrived late, I ate dinner and hit the sack. The next morning when I slipped them on and hit the trail, the pain was back and a little more pronounced. It faded as the day went on so I thought they might have finally broke-in.  The start of day three was ridiculous.  I could barely walk in them, so I skipped additional hiking, packed up camp, and gingerly made my way back to the trailhead.

If you're thinking about buying these boots, try them on in person first (I did), but more importantly, see if the shoe rep will be kind enough to let you walk and shop around in-store with them for a while.  If they don't hurt, buy 'em, because honestly, I'm bummed that I can't wear them.

I have had these boots for about 100 miles or so. They are extremely comfortable and breathable. My feet normally sweat quite a bit but they are just fine in these. They also held the water at bay through small creeks and in the rain.

The Moabs are my favorite boots for almost any of my adventures.

I am not a hiker or rambler but I do go shooting and fishing and i wanted a light pair or walking shoes that where comfortable and would keep my feet dry when walking through grass fields and in rain.

I got these shoes on the evening of 10th November 2009, they where very comfortable and with the Gore-tex guarantee to keep you dry, I was confident in my purchase would fit my needs.

I walk to work and I normally just wear normal shoes but I have over past few days been wearing my new Merrells as its been wet out and wanted to see what the grip was like. Today the 12th November on my walk home from work it tipped it down, I was so pleased I was wearing my new walking shoes so I could see if the Gore-tex is as good as my coat.

Unfortunately I was heavily disappointed as my toes started becoming wet, bear in mind that these are supposed to be walking shoes that are guaranteed to keep you dry, they failed miserably and that was while walking for 20mins on pavements in the rain.

Once I got home I took them off and got some new socks on, but when feeling inside the boots it had appeared more water had managed to soak through as they where saturated inside seems it takes time for the water to soak through properly.

I took them back to go outdoors in Loughborough where I got them from 2 days ago and the manager said it must have been water coming over the top of the boot!! and refused to take them as they where still damp. I tried to explain that while walking on pavements its very very unlikely the water came over the top of the boot, and the fact that only the toe and top of my sock was soaked and not anywhere around the ankle would back this up.

Anyhow as they where still damp they would not take them no matter how much I tried to explain the problem, I have been told if I take them back dry they can send them off to Gore-tex for them to test them and if they agree the fail the waterproof tests then I can have a refund or replacement but this will take 4 weeks!!!! UNBELIEVABLE

I need a pair of waterproof shoes this weekend looks like I'm 80 quid out of pocket and may as well wear sandals.

DO NOT BUY THESE SHOES IF YOU NEED SOMETHING WATERPROOF GET SOMETHING ELSE THEY ARE A JOKE!!!

Bought the Moab Mid Gor-Tex XCRs about a week ago and, so far, I like them. I realized that any boot with a mesh top is going to allow water to enter it, regardless of any Gore-Tex liner or gasket that the boot claims to have.

Naturally, I didn't buy these for their waterproof capabilities. Jeez, use your head. If you want a truly waterproof boot, don't buy something with mesh upper.

That being said, these boots are very comfortable, lightweight and provide excellent traction. Only time will tell how durable they are.

I had to return my first pair due to them leaking water at the toe end of the boot from the first day.

I was given a replacement pair that I have similarly returned after a weeks wear. They too leaked from day one.

Otherwise they were/are the most comfortable boots I've had in years. I suffer from Plantar Faciitis and have to walk my three Belgian Shepherds 5 miles a day and they are the only boots to give me a comfortable walk.

Pity about the leakage.

The good, the bad, and the, well, the bad....

Good - Fits great right out of the box. My waterproofing on the first pair of boots was solid, was able to cross shallow streams with no problems.

Bad - The waterproofing didn't last long. Water started pouring in around the back of the heel.

Bad - Second pair of boots (yes, I was silly) started coming apart after about 50 miles of hiking, trail hiking, not backcountry hiking.

Bad - Tread isn't great for slick conditions.

So, no, don't buy these. Go with Keen Targhee II's instead. Better tread, great waterproofing, and same price range.

I arrived at Great Smoky Mountains National Park only to realize that I had left my hiking boots in Louisiana. Panic set in. How was I to hike in Mountains without well broken in boots?

I set out to find a decent pair of hikers, and after trying on several, settled on the Merrell Moabs. I was somewhat apprehensive, but I was well pleased. I hiked for several days, up to 13.5 miles per day and an elevation gain of up to 3100 feet without so much as a hot spot.

The only problems I had were that the left shoe lace kept coming undone on the downhill slope (and that was probably from not being broken in), and I found that the ankle support was not as hefty as I was used to. I was using a day pack (10 - 12 lbs) not a backpack, so not sure how they would preform under a load on the downhill slope. I do know that for most of my backpacking in MS and LA they will work great.

I used to wear heavy leather hiking boots. Not any more. I always heard that shoe weight was important, but never realized how important until I did my run in heavy boots! It wore me out! So I looked for the lightest Gore-tex boots I could find, and this is the boot I bought.

I just got back from hiking the Sierras, including a two day trip to the top of Mount Whitney with a 35 pound pack. The trails are pretty rough, and it rained for a few hours one day. These boots held up well, kept my feet dry, and never once caused a blister or hot spot anywhere on my feet.

OK, so these boots are downright ugly. But they are great boots!

hey were great for the first month, then they began to leak water. this is my second pair in two months. i definitely don't recommend merrels to anyone. many of my co-workers have had the same problems.

These great boots lasted 1,000 miles this summer on the PCT.

Awesome! That's all that needs to be said.

I have worn them 5 weeks straight since I got them.

They are very comfortable and the Gore tex is excellent. I stood in 3in of water for 5 min too test them and it worked fine.