Thanks for the great review! After watching I bought myself a pair, and they have been amazing. Have done all sorts of hikes in them- steep inclines, thick vegetation, even up a slatey volcano! Also very comfortable as an all purpose shoe for just day to day walking around. Cheers again for the comprehensive review, I love my pair
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I agree that Moabs are generally very comfortable as I walked the 900km GR10 in the Pyrenees in a pair of Moab GTX many years ago and they were excellent. What they do lack is decent grip in the tread - not a great problem in warm relatively dry areas such as the south of France but when I come home to walking in the Pennines in the UK with all its mud, to be honest there's not a great deal of choice except maybe Inov8 Mudclaws but they are a running rather than walking shoe.
I just got a pair of these for Christmas. Spring hike I got them muddy. Rinsed them off but some mud did get stuck in between the mesh and the shoes next layer. But on some boulders or steep woodland trails I love them and with sore knees from a hard bike ride the day before . The shoes were comfortable. I hope they last for a while for me.
Score! I'm not sure most ppl realize, if you bottom-fish for open box, closeouts, overstocks, etc. you can get almost-free shoes like that. And it's much more of an adventure than deciding what you want and then paying whatever they're asking.
So jealous! I am looking at the Way of the Gods thru hike from Bologna to Florence in mid September. It’s five days over the Appenine mountains in central Italy.
Your vid convinced me to purchase a pair (while I was watching!) Thanks man :) P.s. Spent some time in Italy just before Covid hit, Urbino, what a place!! Good luck with the move Alan.
Many thanks, just got the non goretex version of this shoe, I thought the goretex version of the adidas terrex was good but omg I’m so glad I watched your review, 😮
Great. The adidas terrex swift r3 are very popular but I think they crossed over into other activities like disc golf and paintball. They are more like soccer cleats.
I noticed the fit is a bit loose, especially in the ankle area, no matter how i lace it, they run a bit hot ,but for walking with a good insert, hiking shoes ? Ya get a 100+ fotwear with a insert thats used in shipping material. ,but merrells nice shoe, as long as its vibram sole.
@@Dusty_Hikers I ended up with the Moab speed to start, $90 vs $120 just didn't make sense for the MQMs especially since the Moab seems better suited to some light backpacking too. Maybe if they have a big sale or something I'll try the MQMs as well
I just picked these up on sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $50! I didn’t know if they were any good, but couldn’t pass up the deal. Looks like I scored!
Hello, nice review. I will also order the Goratex model, but the durability of the vibram insoles used in the bottom sole worries me. Most of the negative comments I read on the Merrel official site were about tearing the sole of the shoe in a very short time. How do you think the base performs?
After a year all hiking shoes will have significant wear on the soles. I have a lateral heel strike so my shoes wear out on the outside heel and start to affect my gait. When that happens I replace them.
Great video! Very helpful and informative. I’m hunting around for hiking shoes / boots and these have popped up a lot. It’s between these and the MOAB 3 Mid I think. I have a rather high arch so need to pop a beefy insole in to correct the overpronation. Do you think these would be ok to do that with?
I got a pair of Merrell MQM 3s and tested them out on some hikes in Glacier and Yellowstone. Lovely lightweight hikers with proper arch support. I just recently bought a pair of moab speeds and have yet to test them. So far they do feel like a shoe with minimal arch support with more of a running shoe feel. One thing to note is that the heel drop in the Moab speeds compared to the MQM 3s feels more aggressive compared to the more neutral heel drop in the MQM 3s
i was looking around for shoes like these for my everyday use im not a hiker but im hoping to benefit from the durability waterproofness and comfort from these shoes and one main thing is, that i am over it buying a new pair every year do you think they will perform in everyday use?
Thank you so much for your reviews! I’m learning about hiking footwear and scouring TH-cam and found your channel. I am female, however, and would love to support your channel through your links. Maybe you could link the female version of the footwear as well?? I don’t know if you get credit if I find the female version through your current link. Again, thank you so much for your thorough reviews. And good luck with you move back to Italy!
Just bought the grtx pair. Not sure I need the grtx, but they were on sale running cheaper than the ones without. So what the hell, right? Hoping they’re breathable enough. Great vid!!
Mine are trapped in a container in the Atlantic slowly moving to Tuscany. I did just get a pair of Brooks Cascadia 16 to test. I am going to train for the Rome Marathon and train on hiking trails near my home.
@@Dusty_Hikers the sales person at REI recommended me the brooks cascadia and I absolutely love them. Used Salomon sense ride 4 before. The cascadia don’t have such a raised heel. Let me know what you think of them.
@@GanTreFTW I have only worn the Cascadia 16 and not run in them. I need to return them to get the next size up. I bought them in Italy and thought I was 45 EU but I think I am 46. So far so good though. I would say they are more running shoe than the Moab Speed but still pretty solid underfoot and rigid enough for just straight hiking.
Down here in the philippines, we got a mouthful of mossy/wet rocks along the trail..would the Speed hold? I just need to know before id buy a pair of these..
@@chrismichael1161 Thanks, I'll buy them..I have Merrell Chameleon 7 shoes and they are good for going down the mountains but my feet come off of the sturdy leather shoes
I would use a different shoe for trail running. These are light hikers. You can run in them for sure but I think a straight up trail runner would be better.
I wonder how much of pricing is marketing. Price the shoe high and it has more perceived value versus price it low and it has less perceived value among consumers. And yet, I wonder what the true difference in quality is between those $40 ASICS and the $120 Merrell.
@@Dusty_Hikers I would love to see you test my asics, I would value your opinion on the difference between the 2 shoes! merells are great , I have a pair moab mid hiking boots, pretty nice boot. but when it comes to low top trail running I think my asics can't be beat!
Imo, the 30% recycled rubber is junk over wet smooth surfaces. VERY "not" grippy. I have walked over a hundred miles with mine, and I hate the slipping, and lousy tread pattern and cheap rubber outsole. I do NOT recommend buying these shoes. I've walked hundreds of miles in Moab 2's, and it is a COMPLETELY different experience in grip!!! Those outsoles are awesome!👍🏻 I'll never buy any footwear with a recycled rubber compound again....if I can ascertain the truth of it prior to purchase. I will be asking "that" question every time from now on. Let the buyer beware.
@@Dusty_Hikers I just ordered a pair of the Moab Speed Gortex. It's still summer here in NYC but part of why I wanted them other than trail running is I wanted a durable waterproof shoe for work. I walk miles everyday when I'm shooting pictures for real estate & then my own things when I'm hiking to a location with gear on my back. While I think I'll get sweaty feet on Dry days, on rainy days I hate getting stuck with wet feet all day. I have a pair of mids for winter.
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Thanks for the great review! After watching I bought myself a pair, and they have been amazing. Have done all sorts of hikes in them- steep inclines, thick vegetation, even up a slatey volcano! Also very comfortable as an all purpose shoe for just day to day walking around. Cheers again for the comprehensive review, I love my pair
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I agree that Moabs are generally very comfortable as I walked the 900km GR10 in the Pyrenees in a pair of Moab GTX many years ago and they were excellent. What they do lack is decent grip in the tread - not a great problem in warm relatively dry areas such as the south of France but when I come home to walking in the Pennines in the UK with all its mud, to be honest there's not a great deal of choice except maybe Inov8 Mudclaws but they are a running rather than walking shoe.
I just got a pair of these for Christmas. Spring hike I got them muddy. Rinsed them off but some mud did get stuck in between the mesh and the shoes next layer. But on some boulders or steep woodland trails I love them and with sore knees from a hard bike ride the day before . The shoes were comfortable. I hope they last for a while for me.
Thanks for the review. I thought it was well done and way more beneficial than the normal use review.
Thank you! I just purchased more shoes for a best hiking shoe of 2023 review.
Well, I got a super discounted pair yesterday and gonna hit the trail in a few days. Excited cause I only paid $30!
Score! I'm not sure most ppl realize, if you bottom-fish for open box, closeouts, overstocks, etc. you can get almost-free shoes like that. And it's much more of an adventure than deciding what you want and then paying whatever they're asking.
Great shoe getting my 3rd. pair this coming week. Use for semi-lite trail an hard surfaces.Very impressed.
3rd pair? how often do you wear them out?
@@MrAlistar99 Only came out 2 years ago.. 3 pairs doesn't look good
@@elliottwright3772i totally agree but i did buy a pair after this vid and i must say they get full marks for me.
Just bought these for my trip to Banff. Can't wait to try them out. Great video and review!
So jealous! I am looking at the Way of the Gods thru hike from Bologna to Florence in mid September. It’s five days over the Appenine mountains in central Italy.
Your vid convinced me to purchase a pair (while I was watching!) Thanks man :) P.s. Spent some time in Italy just before Covid hit, Urbino, what a place!! Good luck with the move Alan.
Thanks for sharing. The move has been a challenge. We all got covid after a week but are all on the mend now.
Many thanks, just got the non goretex version of this shoe, I thought the goretex version of the adidas terrex was good but omg I’m so glad I watched your review, 😮
Great. The adidas terrex swift r3 are very popular but I think they crossed over into other activities like disc golf and paintball. They are more like soccer cleats.
Great review have fun in Italy
I noticed online Teva have some good looking hiking
Shoes
Thank you! Just boarded my flight for Maui then off to Italy later this month.
Just grabbed a pair for $30 from Ross...also got the mid with Goretex for $55. Always love scoring cheap merrells.
Wow! I can’t remember what I paid but it was probably 4 or 5 times that.
I noticed the fit is a bit loose, especially in the ankle area, no matter how i lace it, they run a bit hot ,but for walking with a good insert, hiking shoes ? Ya get a 100+ fotwear with a insert thats used in shipping material. ,but merrells nice shoe, as long as its vibram sole.
Is the merrell a goretex one?
Great video, I'm trying to decide between these and the MQM 3 and it was cool to hear your thoughts.
Glad it was helpful! If you get the MQM 3 do let me know how they are.
@@Dusty_Hikers I ended up with the Moab speed to start, $90 vs $120 just didn't make sense for the MQMs especially since the Moab seems better suited to some light backpacking too. Maybe if they have a big sale or something I'll try the MQMs as well
I highly recommend the MQM 3s. Best way to explain them is a lightweight comfier shoe version of Chacos with great arch support
I just picked these up on sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $50! I didn’t know if they were any good, but couldn’t pass up the deal. Looks like I scored!
Hello, nice review. I will also order the Goratex model, but the durability of the vibram insoles used in the bottom sole worries me. Most of the negative comments I read on the Merrel official site were about tearing the sole of the shoe in a very short time. How do you think the base performs?
After a year all hiking shoes will have significant wear on the soles. I have a lateral heel strike so my shoes wear out on the outside heel and start to affect my gait. When that happens I replace them.
Great video! Very helpful and informative.
I’m hunting around for hiking shoes / boots and these have popped up a lot. It’s between these and the MOAB 3 Mid I think.
I have a rather high arch so need to pop a beefy insole in to correct the overpronation. Do you think these would be ok to do that with?
If you remove the insole, yes, you can definitely fit custom orthotics.
I got a pair of Merrell MQM 3s and tested them out on some hikes in Glacier and Yellowstone. Lovely lightweight hikers with proper arch support. I just recently bought a pair of moab speeds and have yet to test them. So far they do feel like a shoe with minimal arch support with more of a running shoe feel. One thing to note is that the heel drop in the Moab speeds compared to the MQM 3s feels more aggressive compared to the more neutral heel drop in the MQM 3s
Is this true to size? Thanks.
Great review man!
Thank you, Joe.
i was looking around for shoes like these for my everyday use
im not a hiker but im hoping to benefit from the durability waterproofness and comfort from these shoes
and one main thing is, that i am over it buying a new pair every year
do you think they will perform in everyday use?
im thinking of the gtx version of these
Thank you so much for your reviews! I’m learning about hiking footwear and scouring TH-cam and found your channel. I am female, however, and would love to support your channel through your links. Maybe you could link the female version of the footwear as well?? I don’t know if you get credit if I find the female version through your current link. Again, thank you so much for your thorough reviews. And good luck with you move back to Italy!
Yes! You can purchase chocolate after clicking the link and I get support. Italy is wonderful. We are so happy to be back.
Just bought the grtx pair. Not sure I need the grtx, but they were on sale running cheaper than the ones without. So what the hell, right? Hoping they’re breathable enough. Great vid!!
Mine are trapped in a container in the Atlantic slowly moving to Tuscany. I did just get a pair of Brooks Cascadia 16 to test. I am going to train for the Rome Marathon and train on hiking trails near my home.
@@Dusty_Hikers the sales person at REI recommended me the brooks cascadia and I absolutely love them. Used Salomon sense ride 4 before. The cascadia don’t have such a raised heel. Let me know what you think of them.
@@Dusty_Hikers the Moab speed are on sale right now. Wondering if the goretex is breathable enough.
@@GanTreFTW I have only worn the Cascadia 16 and not run in them. I need to return them to get the next size up. I bought them in Italy and thought I was 45 EU but I think I am 46. So far so good though. I would say they are more running shoe than the Moab Speed but still pretty solid underfoot and rigid enough for just straight hiking.
Down here in the philippines, we got a mouthful of mossy/wet rocks along the trail..would the Speed hold?
I just need to know before id buy a pair of these..
They are grippy on trail with a Vibram sole. I think they will perform well in wet, slick conditions.
@@Dusty_Hikers Salamat po!
Are they waterproof cause I heard a lot of bad things concerning water for both normal/goretex
My version are non goretex. In testing they did take on a large percentage of water weight and thus took longer to dry.
But are you moving to italy?
I did! I arrived in late June.
Does the shoe hold up against the rugged mountains?
That is a good question. So far they are fine but I have been on trail.
Yes, I’ve had these shoes for a few months and they’re great in the mountains. I will choose day hikers any day over heavy hiking boots.
@@chrismichael1161 Thanks, I'll buy them..I have Merrell Chameleon 7 shoes and they are good for going down the mountains but my feet come off of the sturdy leather shoes
are these good for trail running in?
I would use a different shoe for trail running. These are light hikers. You can run in them for sure but I think a straight up trail runner would be better.
I got loose on the cops while smoking in the woods with these
My Asics put that shoe in the corner! 40 bucks or 120 bucks mmm hard choice One pair of shoes 120 3 pairs for 40 mmm hard choice!
I wonder how much of pricing is marketing. Price the shoe high and it has more perceived value versus price it low and it has less perceived value among consumers. And yet, I wonder what the true difference in quality is between those $40 ASICS and the $120 Merrell.
@@Dusty_Hikers the sole! vibram sole that is! it's tougher more durable but that durability doesn't match the power of having 2 extra shoes!
@@Dusty_Hikers I would love to see you test my asics, I would value your opinion on the difference between the 2 shoes! merells are great , I have a pair moab mid hiking boots, pretty nice boot. but when it comes to low top trail running I think my asics can't be beat!
@@okthen22ok are the asics gel venture 8
@@Dusty_Hikers yes
Imo, the 30% recycled rubber is junk over wet smooth surfaces. VERY "not" grippy.
I have walked over a hundred miles with mine, and I hate the slipping, and lousy tread pattern and cheap rubber outsole.
I do NOT recommend buying these shoes.
I've walked hundreds of miles in Moab 2's, and it is a COMPLETELY different experience in grip!!! Those outsoles are awesome!👍🏻
I'll never buy any footwear with a recycled rubber compound again....if I can ascertain the truth of it prior to purchase.
I will be asking "that" question every time from now on.
Let the buyer beware.
😳 "NO!, NO!, NOOO!!!...Just (Resole) them with a "VIBRAM Bifida"
I want these shoes with GORE-TEX
I would like the gore-Tex too for everyday wear in winter.
@@Dusty_Hikers I just ordered a pair of the Moab Speed Gortex.
It's still summer here in NYC but part of why I wanted them other than trail running is I wanted a durable waterproof shoe for work.
I walk miles everyday when I'm shooting pictures for real estate & then my own things when I'm hiking to a location with gear on my back. While I think I'll get sweaty feet on Dry days, on rainy days I hate getting stuck with wet feet all day.
I have a pair of mids for winter.
Vibram soles are TERRIBLE in the wet
Never buy them
ADIDAS = Adi Dassler ..... Adi= Adolf ...... ADIDAS
would you recommend for trail running?