Chris, good review! I have used the Moab for a number of years and keep buying them. Historically I have done about 1500 miles per year and I think each pair have lasted about 1 year. I do replace my boots quite often so I keep old pairs for special occasions like day hikes requiring trail crampons. Hope you like them as much as I do.
Wow! That picture of the original Colorados brought back some memories, I remember wearing them to school out here in the L.A. area... just for the looks. LOL!
Have a pair...the best all purpose hikers for running around town and lite hiking I have had. Have a second pair in the box waiting for me. Thumbs up to his shoe.
I have been wearing the Moab 2 now for about a year and agree they are the real deal. They are comfortable, flexible and durable. And as boots go fairly light weight. I have never had a blister wearing them. I have a wide foot and normally wear a 10.5. The size 11 wide fits perfectly when wearing thick socks, My toes have plenty of room.
I just bought my husband this exact same pair. He had a pair of Merrell Moabs that he wore all last winter and loved them so much, so I just got him another pair in this same color for this upcoming fall and winter. His others from last winter are still in great shape, but Discount Shoe Warehouse was having a sale and I had like $30 in coupons plus free 3-4-day shipping, so I got an amazing deal. Plus, I know he'll love this color.
Late Chime in here: I got the Merrill Alverstone Low that cost about $10 more than the Moab's and I have been absolutely thrilled with them. I have high arches and I haven't found anything else than fits my foot and provides the comfort these do. I live in Tennessee where we grow rocks and they have been very durable, very comfortable, and I've been very satisfied with them overall.
I currently have the low cut version, and have been using Merrell footwear for almost a decade. They are super comfortable and provide great grip when traversing rocky terrain. Enjoy your new boots 🥾 and your next hike.
I use the low moabs as my primary non work shoes, they have great stability and seem to last forever. Highly recommend for seniors. I recently tried some Sk*****s for $70. Never again, those are just my kicking around the house/shopping shoes now, had to go buy new moabs for $100. worth every cent. I walk 3 miles on grass and dirt most mornings and they are The Bomb !
Excellent choice, very comfortable no breaking period. Love them so much I have three pairs. Also very light and when you go hiking you don't want heavy boots to walk around with, you will have exhausted legs by the end of the day. And your 80's boot Colorado that looked like the Danners were way too heavy and so hard to breakin brings back painful memory...lol
I couldn't be happier with mine (in the low-cut). I've put a few hundred miles on them this Summer and they're holding up well. Their wide toe box fits my fit beautifully. Again, thanks for a great video and review
I'm on my third pair. All three were comfortable right from the get go and I love them. I bought the last two pairs on Amazon for $86 and $88 (mid). One thing to watch out for is inconsistency in size. All three pairs I purchased are size 11. The first two pairs were the same size but the last pair is 1/4 to 3/8" shorter, but still works fine if I tighten It mid shoe. It might be worth the trip to the store and the extra $22 to insure the proper fit. All in all this is a good boot for a fair price.
I was going to buy these but instead went with the Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX. Loved them so much that I bought the lows as well. I would love to see an update video after you put some miles in them!
Ever thought about whether using anything above a low cut would perhaps start making the Ankle lazier? Now, being a year later might be a good time to ask
I love my Merrell MOAB 2 non-ventilated hiking shoes. For me, they are so comfortable, I bought two pair, one pair for everyday wear and a second for hiking. I’ll look at the Vent2. Thanks Chris!
Have you tried the waterproofing? See how much it withstand the water? Or is it water resistant? I been hiking with basic columbia boots which are not bad but i know the front sole will start de bonding if i do more rugged hiking on them
Just dropped on these. Been eying them for years, gone through all the similars. Only one full leather set still standing just worn on the heels (red) Vibram is awesome stuff, although the yellow seems to far outlast the red. Lets see..
Have had several pairs of both the mid and low cut. Prefer the mid. My only bitch is that the strings are way too long and the bigger is that they come untied constantly. When I purchase a new pair I immediately replace the strings with a waxed pair that are shorter so I can tie a single knot and they won't come untied. I seem to wear out the inside ....not so much the outside. Love the boot, though. Thanks Chris......do you still use your Back Country One tent???
I use the REI Quarter Dome 1 most of the time now... I do still like the design of the Backcountry and the door is better than the REI QD1... (am looking for a 4 season tent ) I hate super long shoe strings that come undone too!! :|
@@basecampchris Four season tents are heavy, of course, I have the TCOP. Normally priced at $270. at Colemans Military Surplus but it does go on sale fairly often for $199. unissued. That's when I got mine. Heavy, again 4 season but bomb proof. Will stand up to a snow load. Not many can say that. I love it!.
BCC, i've been thinking about getting a pair, can you tell us why you chose the vented rather than water proof....not knocking them, just looking for why
If you walk through water that goes over your shoes in waterproof shoes your shoes will fill with water and you won’t be able to dry them out until you take them off. Jungle rot. So if you’re hiking in warm weather and you’re going to be walking through deeper water, vented shoes are great because they dry out quickly.
If you can you may want to try them on and see what works. REI/ Dicks Sporting goods and Sportsman's Warehouse have them. I like the high top as I go off trail and sometimes get debris in my boots.
@@basecampchris ok! Only issue is that it becomes too expensive and time consuming ti try many different pairs but these seem to be very popular. Hope they live up to their name!
My 2 year old Boots had a chunk of the sole break off while hiking. To bad I can't upload a picture here to show. I compared these boots to an older pair and it looks like Merrell is making the soles different than they used to. IMO Great boot if you do most of your hiking on a side walk or in a city. Lets see some reviews where someone uses these on mountains trails for a few months not from a desk.
Hi Chris. My BIG question or worry is are they rattlesnake proof? I have a pair of Timberland I have used for a couple of years that are comfortable. I live in Tucson and do a lot of desert hiking. The rocks are hard on any boot so any kind I purchase only last a couple years. The most comfortable were Columbia brand, but the quality is very poor. I average 4 hour hikes 7.5 is the most I’ll do in the desert. I usually hike 5 days a week. Any suggestions on a boot with a wide width that is good for desert hiking and some climbing? Those look very comfortable. I had a question for you the other day and noticed Facebook is the only way to contact you? I only watch TH-cam via Roku on the TV, but understand I have to go to the PC to visit pages and links. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
They are a thick boot...but I would not consider them Rattle snake proof. you'll need a much taller boot for that. Bass Pro has a good collection of boots like that.
Me like supporting my local brick-and-mortar tho, so me will schlepp to that local Field and Stream, REI or that Sportman's Warehouse also. Anyhoo, really appreciate your handy and friendly videos, I learn a lot thanks to your boundless enthusiasm and knowledge. Slàinte !
@@basecampchris lol. A lot of their colorways are tan/brown/sand. I think he wanted to know which colorway these are. As in, what does Merrell call them? A lot of people come to the video reviews so they can see what the colorways look like in a more natural setting vs their production pictures. It is surprising how many reviewers leave that detail out though.
Hey Chris! How do you feel about the sizing on these? I normally use 10.5 on Nike sneakers. This is the first boot I'm buying and I'm wondering if I should get them on Size 11 or Size 10.5. Thanks!
I had the Moab 1 model and I would reccomend going 0.5 to 1 size larger for your boots because you will typically be wearing thicker socks for hiking and you also don't want your toes smashing into the front of your boots while going downhill, etc., because you'll end up losing a toenail.
Until they cheapen the materials, I keep a new pair on the shelve, and a pair of wide for cold weather socks. I do replace the insole with superfeet green.
I like to order from REI so if they dont fit right they go back for free. I just returned a pair of zamberlan and it cost me a lot to return. Yikes- forgot to check for free return. Thanks for this Chris!🥾🥾
tried 3 different pairs - not really that exciting. pay 40-60 more and buy a better brand. hiking salomon and others are better for just a bit more money. merrell is just ok for a short hike/walk. a little rain or a walk thru a creek and your feet are wet - shoe above is like a sponge.
Don’t be fooled by the pretty looks. They’re garbage compared to my old Brasher boots. My feet get wet after a heavy dew, let alone puddles or mud. They’re not even that comfortable after a day wearing them. Garbage! Avoid. Go Brasher 💪
Slippy, laces come undone... toe box smashes your feet on a down hill.. not very waterproof resistant.. plus points looks good and the heel is comfortable. Front is lacking.
Chris, good review! I have used the Moab for a number of years and keep buying them. Historically I have done about 1500 miles per year and I think each pair have lasted about 1 year. I do replace my boots quite often so I keep old pairs for special occasions like day hikes requiring trail crampons. Hope you like them as much as I do.
Thanks for the info! Decent amount of miles you put on! Keep Hiking Lucky Hiker!
Wow! That picture of the original Colorados brought back some memories, I remember wearing them to school out here in the L.A. area... just for the looks. LOL!
Have a pair...the best all purpose hikers for running around town and lite hiking I have had. Have a second pair in the box waiting for me. Thumbs up to his shoe.
Wearing mine as I type...Second pair is a good idea.
I have been wearing the Moab 2 now for about a year and agree they are the real deal. They are comfortable, flexible and durable. And as boots go fairly light weight. I have never had a blister wearing them. I have a wide foot and normally wear a 10.5. The size 11 wide fits perfectly when wearing thick socks, My toes have plenty of room.
Good to know...Happy with mine so far.
Great boots! I have the shoe version and they are great for hiking and also bicycling. Love them!
Thanks for sharing your review with us.
Welcome, I could see them working for mountain biking. Keep Hiking!
I just bought my husband this exact same pair. He had a pair of Merrell Moabs that he wore all last winter and loved them so much, so I just got him another pair in this same color for this upcoming fall and winter. His others from last winter are still in great shape, but Discount Shoe Warehouse was having a sale and I had like $30 in coupons plus free 3-4-day shipping, so I got an amazing deal. Plus, I know he'll love this color.
Nice! They are very comfortable. My hiking Go-To.
Late Chime in here: I got the Merrill Alverstone Low that cost about $10 more than the Moab's and I have been absolutely thrilled with them. I have high arches and I haven't found anything else than fits my foot and provides the comfort these do. I live in Tennessee where we grow rocks and they have been very durable, very comfortable, and I've been very satisfied with them overall.
Thanks for sharing!
I currently have the low cut version, and have been using Merrell footwear for almost a decade. They are super comfortable and provide great grip when traversing rocky terrain. Enjoy your new boots 🥾 and your next hike.
Thanks Chuck...Probably will be a customer for years to come! Keep Hiking.
I have three pairs of Merrell's. Love them!
Awesome...so far so good with the Moabs!
Reviewing a boot that you haven't worn
You realize he probably has more than one pair right?
75 bucks today for the mid waterproof Moab 2s…I grabbed them quick
I use the low moabs as my primary non work shoes, they have great stability and seem to last forever. Highly recommend for seniors. I recently tried some Sk*****s for $70. Never again, those are just my kicking around the house/shopping shoes now, had to go buy new moabs for $100. worth every cent. I walk 3 miles on grass and dirt most mornings and they are The Bomb !
Outstanding video Chris. I’m very thankful that I found this. I am a new subscriber now and I look forward to interacting with you on many others. 👊🏼
Awesome, thank you!
hello Michel Zarate, i have a link with 20% of reduction on the buying.
Love those boots, been using them for the past 10 years! I am considering switching to trail runners but haven’t made the jump yet!
They are good boots...very comfortable.
Excellent choice, very comfortable no breaking period. Love them so much I have three pairs. Also very light and when you go hiking you don't want heavy boots to walk around with, you will have exhausted legs by the end of the day. And your 80's boot Colorado that looked like the Danners were way too heavy and so hard to breakin brings back painful memory...lol
Thanks...yes, took a month to break in the Colorados!
I couldn't be happier with mine (in the low-cut). I've put a few hundred miles on them this Summer and they're holding up well. Their wide toe box fits my fit beautifully. Again, thanks for a great video and review
Good to hear! Thanks for watching.
I'm on my third pair. All three were comfortable right from the get go and I love them. I bought the last two pairs on Amazon for $86 and $88 (mid). One thing to watch out for is inconsistency in size. All three pairs I purchased are size 11. The first two pairs were the same size but the last pair is 1/4 to 3/8" shorter, but still works fine if I tighten It mid shoe. It might be worth the trip to the store and the extra $22 to insure the proper fit. All in all this is a good boot for a fair price.
Good to know...I find they are very comfortable....sole is sturdy and rugged! Yes and a fair price...! Keep Hiking!
I’m about to order the moab and looking for a review and who do I see? My favorite scary story guy! Lol
I got those today for even 100 first pair, hopefully they're good. Thanks for the review
Very comfortable hiking boots...thanks!
I was going to buy these but instead went with the Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX. Loved them so much that I bought the lows as well. I would love to see an update video after you put some miles in them!
I got those same Solomans a few months ago as well. Haven't done a long distance hike yet, but I really like them.
I hear Solomon is good quality. Yes I'll update as I go ...super comfortable.
Ever thought about whether using anything above a low cut would perhaps start making the Ankle lazier?
Now, being a year later might be a good time to ask
I also went from Hi-Tek to Merrell. The Merrell are holding up really well, more durable than the Hi-Tek - worth the extra cost.
Yes, The Merrell are very affordable and comfortable!
I love my Merrell MOAB 2 non-ventilated hiking shoes. For me, they are so comfortable, I bought two pair, one pair for everyday wear and a second for hiking. I’ll look at the Vent2. Thanks Chris!
Welcome...comfortable and sturdy so far!
Have you tried the waterproofing? See how much it withstand the water? Or is it water resistant? I been hiking with basic columbia boots which are not bad but i know the front sole will start de bonding if i do more rugged hiking on them
I'll use the spray water proof treatment. Yes...no de bonding of soles. Yikes...my Hitecs did that ( in video )
Dont waterproof it....let your feet breathe
How would you compare it with the Mammut Mercury III?? The Mammut have nubuck leather uppers.
Not sure...I do not have the Mercury III...
Great review. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Just dropped on these. Been eying them for years, gone through all the similars. Only one full leather set still standing just worn on the heels (red) Vibram is awesome stuff, although the yellow seems to far outlast the red. Lets see..
I need to know how it works in the hiking? Coz im not good going down on the trail
Keen and Merrell I’ve bought the shoes and they both literally fall apart. Are the boot’s better built?
Was gonna switch to Salomon or another company.Been wearing the Merril Moans for about 15 years.Good review.Think I will stick with the Merrill's...
Have had several pairs of both the mid and low cut. Prefer the mid. My only bitch is that the strings are way too long and the bigger is that they come untied constantly. When I purchase a new pair I immediately replace the strings with a waxed pair that are shorter so I can tie a single knot and they won't come untied. I seem to wear out the inside ....not so much the outside. Love the boot, though. Thanks Chris......do you still use your Back Country One tent???
I use the REI Quarter Dome 1 most of the time now... I do still like the design of the Backcountry and the door is better than the REI QD1... (am looking for a 4 season tent )
I hate super long shoe strings that come undone too!! :|
@@basecampchris Four season tents are heavy, of course, I have the TCOP. Normally priced at $270. at Colemans Military Surplus but it does go on sale fairly often for $199. unissued. That's when I got mine. Heavy, again 4 season but bomb proof. Will stand up to a snow load. Not many can say that. I love it!.
BCC, i've been thinking about getting a pair, can you tell us why you chose the vented rather than water proof....not knocking them, just looking for why
If you walk through water that goes over your shoes in waterproof shoes your shoes will fill with water and you won’t be able to dry them out until you take them off. Jungle rot. So if you’re hiking in warm weather and you’re going to be walking through deeper water, vented shoes are great because they dry out quickly.
Let your feet breathe..if you get the waterproof one your feet will stink and cause blisters and the rain will be stuck in your shoe and not dry
You will not be disappointed! I’m on my second pair.
I wear them daily...very comfortable. Thanks!
I am debating between the mid top and low cut.
If you can you may want to try them on and see what works. REI/ Dicks Sporting goods and Sportsman's Warehouse have them. I like the high top as I go off trail and sometimes get debris in my boots.
@@basecampchris just came back from sportsmans. Love them. Debating between low cut. Vs mid. Wp vs vent. I love in AZ lol
Great boot! Waterproof and comfortable.
They are comfortable ...I'm wearing them right now. They are new but so far so good
Waterproof? I don’t think the ventilator model is waterproof but please correct me if I’m wrong
Is the mid version too hot for summer?
Do these have good cushioning? Is this a good choice for the 500 mile Camino de Santiago hike/backpacking walk?? Thanks for the review
I think they are very comfortable....I would try them out before your trip to see how they feel for you , if possible..
@@basecampchris ok! Only issue is that it becomes too expensive and time consuming ti try many different pairs but these seem to be very popular. Hope they live up to their name!
My 2 year old Boots had a chunk of the sole break off while hiking. To bad I can't upload a picture here to show. I compared these boots to an older pair and it looks like Merrell is making the soles different than they used to. IMO Great boot if you do most of your hiking on a side walk or in a city. Lets see some reviews where someone uses these on mountains trails for a few months not from a desk.
Hi Chris
Great video. Any chance you could do a review of an emergency survival tent please
Possibly...I need to find one I could trust to get me through the night.
@@basecampchris
Thanks Chris, it’s something I don’t think is talked much on utube
Too bad they don't have a denim version!
I have the low cut ones, like em lots!
Cheers again for the vid.
Thank you Bryan.
Jan 2023 $68 on Amazon. Just ordered a pair of the low tops.
Hi Chris. My BIG question or worry is are they rattlesnake proof? I have a pair of Timberland I have used for a couple of years that are comfortable. I live in Tucson and do a lot of desert hiking. The rocks are hard on any boot so any kind I purchase only last a couple years. The most comfortable were Columbia brand, but the quality is very poor. I average 4 hour hikes 7.5 is the most I’ll do in the desert. I usually hike 5 days a week. Any suggestions on a boot with a wide width that is good for desert hiking and some climbing? Those look very comfortable. I had a question for you the other day and noticed Facebook is the only way to contact you? I only watch TH-cam via Roku on the TV, but understand I have to go to the PC to visit pages and links. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
They are a thick boot...but I would not consider them Rattle snake proof. you'll need a much taller boot for that. Bass Pro has a good collection of boots like that.
@@basecampchris Thanks so much.
How do these fit? True to size? Big? Small?
run a bit small I usually get 11 with these 11.5
Me like supporting my local brick-and-mortar tho, so me will schlepp to that local Field and Stream, REI or that Sportman's Warehouse also. Anyhoo, really appreciate your handy and friendly videos, I learn a lot thanks to your boundless enthusiasm and knowledge. Slàinte !
Very welcome...thanks for watching.
I have those boots. They are so comfortable that at night, I often think I would rather wear them to bed than take them off.
Nice!! yes Men's Backcountry Slippers!
Merrel moab or Salomon Quest 4d 3gtx ?
I have not tried the Solomon Quest or any Solomon....Would be worth a look. My Merrels are very comfortable - so far so sturdy!
What colour is this shoe?
Tan / brown/ sand.
@@basecampchris lol. A lot of their colorways are tan/brown/sand. I think he wanted to know which colorway these are. As in, what does Merrell call them? A lot of people come to the video reviews so they can see what the colorways look like in a more natural setting vs their production pictures. It is surprising how many reviewers leave that detail out though.
Are these made from cow or pig skin? Because on Merrell website states high quality leather. The new Moab 3 is made from pig skin.
Love my Merrell boots!
Good! So far very comfortable...I think they will last awhile.
What is the color of that moab. Tnx
Brown / Tan
True to size or run a tad small?
Hey Chris! How do you feel about the sizing on these? I normally use 10.5 on Nike sneakers. This is the first boot I'm buying and I'm wondering if I should get them on Size 11 or Size 10.5. Thanks!
I had the Moab 1 model and I would reccomend going 0.5 to 1 size larger for your boots because you will typically be wearing thicker socks for hiking and you also don't want your toes smashing into the front of your boots while going downhill, etc., because you'll end up losing a toenail.
@@joethompson79 thank you!
Thanks Joe...also if you can get to a store ...try on a few pairs and see what you think!
Until they cheapen the materials, I keep a new pair on the shelve, and a pair of wide for cold weather socks. I do replace the insole with superfeet green.
Good idea...they are comfortable!
dude we wanted to know how it was after the walk lol
FYI - correct pronunciation of Vibram is Vee-bram (Italian based company).
Thanks, got it.
Do they have wide fittings?
They do! I just got some today. Look around, you're sure to find them
Just got these but the lower cut.
Nice...should be comfortable.
@@basecampchris They are 👍
You've really worn those old boots down. The new ones look like they'll last quite awhile.
Yes time for new tread!
How do they fit
size 11...very comfortable. Usually boots can be stiff when you first get them.
I like to order from REI so if they dont fit right they go back for free. I just returned a pair of zamberlan and it cost me a lot to return. Yikes- forgot to check for free return. Thanks for this Chris!🥾🥾
Welcome...yeah, should not have to pay to return...REI has a great return policy.
Maaaaaaan my thermos are unreal to hike in, although like everything gravity ( toe bump) is unavoidable, lace techniques included ☹️👍👍
I've had mine for less than a year, I wear them everyday, and they're splitting.
The arch support was too far back for me. Hurt just to wear them.
Oh sorry to hear! Hope you can return and get something more comfortable.
tried 3 different pairs - not really that exciting. pay 40-60 more and buy a better brand. hiking salomon and others are better for just a bit more money. merrell is just ok for a short hike/walk. a little rain or a walk thru a creek and your feet are wet - shoe above is like a sponge.
Proven in combat, on the rugged Afghan terrain
Wow...yes and comfortable!
64 bucks on cyber Monday on Amazon low cut
Great Price!
You made a review video on a boot you’ve never even wore before and it has 30k+ views….
🖤💛❤
Keep Hiking!! ;)
you look like Marco Banderas 😎
LOL....similar smile :)
Try Marshall’s 50 bucks
Nice price!
Lindo
Thanks... :)
Your giving your old Hi-Tec boots to the thrift store, is that the HI-Tec boots you held up? A hobo wouldn't wear those!
i like it wow mabuhay
Don’t be fooled by the pretty looks. They’re garbage compared to my old Brasher boots.
My feet get wet after a heavy dew, let alone puddles or mud.
They’re not even that comfortable after a day wearing them.
Garbage! Avoid. Go Brasher 💪
Fell apart after two months,garbage.Salomons are far superior.
I'm open to the Solomons... Merrills are super comfortable/ sturdy so far.
I bet you never owned a pair,but just trolling here?
@@armyretired28 well you would be wrong as I'm wearing a pair of merrell pulsates right now,and they're great.
Slippy, laces come undone... toe box smashes your feet on a down hill.. not very waterproof resistant.. plus points looks good and the heel is comfortable. Front is lacking.
What color are they?