This Is DANGEROUS || Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boots Review
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- I have been using these hiking shoes for nearly a year now and overall they seem like a really good shoe up untill a few weeks ago where I came across a potentially fatal flaw. Watch this video to find out if these shoes are good for you.
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This is the low version of this shoe and doesn't have the speed hooks.
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Just an update on the shoes, I know not everyone is going to have this issue because we all walk a little different. As for my experience I am still having the issue of the lace snagging on the top hook even when they are laced correctly on the top speed hooks. There are a couple of quick fixes like tucking the laces in to the shoe. As pretty much every shoe has these hooks it's hard to get a pair of shoes without them unfortunately. This is an issue that people should be aware of though and even if it's only a couple people having this issue I hope this information helps.
I’ve been wearing Moab mids for decades now. Never had a blister. Never had a shoelace cut. Use the top hooks and knot your laces properly. Been used in military operation. Used hiking. Used for everyday use. This is one of the best shoes I’ve ever worn.
Good to hear you have had good experience with them. We all have different feet and walk a little different. Unfortunately tieing on the top hooks hasn't worked for me either
Yeap. Me too.
For people who lace the boot to the top for added ankle support, having the metal hooks is great versus cheap plastic. And eliminates the chance of them getting caught on laces. I can see how it could be risky if you're not lacing your shoes to the top, but that's more an issue caused by not using the top lace hook and would be a risk in any boot with a top lace hook, not just Merrell.
Yeah I do agree that lacing to the top hooks does help, mind you there is still enough room in the hook to snag the other shoe. The main issue is that not everyone knows this. The only guarantee I found was to tuck my shoe laces in.
I am in my second pair of Merrell Moabs and I love them! I have the same shoelace “hooks” also, but have never, ever had them catch a shoelace from the opposite shoe while walking/hiking/climbing.
This is good to hear. I did some research on the matter and it appears others have had this problem. Definitely a safety issue.
@@FrenzyAdventures If you lace your boots properly, it's not a safety issue.
@@digitaldolf had them snag a week ago. Shoelaces tied on the top hooks this time.
That's why, matter the boots, I tuck my laces into the boots! That way they don't get caught on brush, branches or anything else!
@@jonesy19691 yeah I try and do that these days too. I recon that's the only guaranteed way of not having them snag.
This has happened to me too but with a different brand of boots. Like you i hadn't done up the top speed hook. Lesson learned. (Another benefit of ankle gaiters)
Yeah ankle gaiters would solve the issue.
Geez Jas, lucky you weren't hurt, I also have a pair of Merrell's and love them, so comfy but I can see where you came undone. Hopefully someone from a shoe company is watching!
This is why you alyas lace the mid hiking shoe all the way up. 2:54 you are note properly laced mate. They should have warning in the box. My salomon boots have exactly this situation described inside the box on the sticker
@@posaljinestofino4876 too true they should warn people in the box. Unfortunately my pair still snag when laced on the top hooks. The only thing that helps me is tucking the laces in.
Men How do you walk For this to have happened ? I see you don't use top clips, if you don't use them you should use low moab. Top clips on mid boots are to be used.
@@juliorosas6141 yeah I do use the top hooks but it still catches. The reason for them being undone at the time of the review was simply for comfort while sitting around camp and I forgot to do them up. It is a design flaw but only a few people will have this issue I guess. Tucking the laces in is the only solution I have found to work for me.
I am surprised to hear about these problems. I have two pairs of this boot in different colors and which I switch off in wearing so they have a chance to air out good between wears. I only do hiking and not rock climbing, so the type of terrain you are trying to travel over obviously has something to do with it. The type of speed lace at the top of the boot is pretty popular and I've had it on other boots also. Have never had them catch like yours did. How a person strides between steps may make this boot a poor choice for some people but I've always been happy with mine. Cheers.
Yeah the speed hooks defiantly will only effect a few people. It's actually very hard to find decent shoes without them. Glad to hear these shoes do well for you. I like them for mud, and gravel. It's wet rocks and roots you have to be careful of.
if you do your laces up properly using the speed hooks, this wont happen. The lace from your boot cant get caught in the hook of the other boot if the lace of the other boot is already in there. If you don't tie the laces to the top you're better off with the low top version
You're not wrong, I would 100% go with the low version in future. Even done up to the top hooks there is enough room in the hook for the lace to snag. It does decrease the chances but I prefer to tuck my laces in now.
What are these MOABS like size wise please? Do you need to go a half size larger? Also they are classed as MID height but look quite low in comparison to others makes? Someone added an, interesting comment about Merrells not being as tough as they used to be. I've heard the same comment about Doc Martens that since production moved east from the UK, cheaper materials seem to be used & they don't last like they used to. I'm looking for another boot and MOAB 3 mid boots were recommended. I live in Europe and so far have bought German boots ( Lowa & Hanwag) but they are much more expensive & would be really costly down under with freight..
I am a size 9 AU with most other shoes and the size 9 Moabs fit fine. They are the only mid height shoes I have tried so far and offer good ankle support. I have found them very durable myself and would say that was one of the positives for me. Water proofing still works and they have heaps of tread left... Mind you the tread is not very good on anything slippery.
Had my speed hooks catch on other hiking boots but had a relatively light pack and I caught myself! Top tip, do your laces up properly when hiking.
For sure it can be dangerous. I honestly am thinking about getting something without the hooks. I have a tendency to forget to tuck them in 🤣
@@FrenzyAdventures why not just fasten your laces properly?
@@Geshmaal All though this help it doesn't eliminate the problem. I have had them still snag when laced properly. The only solution I found to work is to tuck them in but I am a forgetful person. Would rather fully eliminate the risk. If they are not there they can't snag. I also find the tread to not have great grip on wet rocks.
To fix this dangerous problem set visgrips and close top shoe laces hook 2mm. Have done this works a treat.
Yeah not a bad idea. I find tucking my laces in works to but sometimes I forget 🤔🤣
Do double knot on the shoe lace , that will shorten the loop on the shoe lace and you will remove the risk of the lace loop getting caught with the buckle on the opposite shoe.
I had a pair of hiking shoes just like that, one day I was hiking down a hill and the lace caught on the hook. Luckily the hill wasn’t to steep but I did slide down the hill. However, after that I just got a knife and pried the clips off. Which solved the safety hazard.
And tbh, if the hill was steeper or rocks were in front of me. Etc, I could have died, so be careful guys.
@@Dreamville12-pb5sg yeah they are potentially fatal specially on some trails that have cliffs that you can fall off. I always tuck my laces in now but not having the speed hooks would be better.
If you're not going to lace your boot all the way up why have a mid? Just saying
It's more comfortable when sitting around camp but it's easy to forget to do them back up. Also the issue still happens when laced all the way up. Only tucking in the laces is safe.
I switched laces to shorter ones so the lace "bows" are much smaller, then double tie the knot-- boots are secure and laces don't snag. Problem solved
Yeah different laces definitely would help.
Personally love metal clips and hoops. Never had issues in 40 years both leather and fabric. Infact sooner purchase with than without.
Yeah that's awesome, I am sure only a few people are going to ever share this issue. Guess I just walk funny 🤣
Moab 3 Edge Wide Width; just tried to leave a review for these on the Merrell site, in response to an email they sent asking for a review. Funny, I bought another different pair of boots I just reviewed BEFORE I bought my Moabs, but they did not allow me to post my Moab review due to expiration (hmmm)...only purchased in Feb, but they allowed me to post for the other boot. Fact is, the Moabs are DANGEROUS!!! Not only because of the terrible laces which you mentioned they do not tighten due to the lace material and come undone constantly, but the Vibram (?) sole HAS NO GRIP under damp conditions. I bought my Moabs specifically for a trip to the UK and "Vibram sole", and held on for my life while walking the ramparts around Conway Castle when others in sneakers had no issues. Worst boot I've ever purchased, and now have no confidence in both Merrell and this crappy dumb-down Vibram sole. Sorry Merrell, I was a 40 year fan...no more.
Yeah 100% agree. I have always used rock scrambling shoes when I need lots of grip. The Moabs really are not good all round shoes, great in mud, but as soon as you hit wet rock I would choose almost anything else. I got them because everyone was raving on about them but will definitely be switching them out for something else in the near future.
Merrel shoes nowadays are no longer of the same quality as before. Sole/front lip adhesion to upper body weakens n loosens faster. Soles wears out faster. Shoelace length was made shorter so now its harder to tie an extra 2nd knot to avoid the laces from coming undone. Not as comfy as my first 2 Moabs, stiffer and less cushion. Goretex still the best though.
Yeah I had adidas hiking shoes before these and I do prefer them but they are to hard to find instore anywhere (prefer to be able to try shoes on before buying). I also wanted to try a mid high boot vs the old low cut adidas. Goretex is awesome. Hopefully they last, so far so good.
Not sure why would you call a boot that is commonly giving you blisters after one day "comfortable"... other than that, good point about those hooks, they can get annoying on some boots.
Yeah I admit that is a bit confusing 🤔 when I put them on they feel comfortable. After a short hike they still feel comfortable. After hiking all day I get blisters. I am glad you enjoyed the rest of the video.
How the hell do you manage to get your shoe laces caught on the hooks of the other boot???? Mate, you really have to look at the way you walk. There's something wrong with that. I've worn Moab 2's for a few years now and never had that problem. But then again, you should have the lace through the top hook. That's what it's for. To say that it is designed for you not to use that top hook, is a load of bull. If you don't lace them up properly, why not get the shoes instead of the mid boots? Then you don't have that problem anymore. Also, if you don't lace them up properly, you can expect to get blisters because you don't keep your foot snug in the boot and you give it room to move in the shoe, causing blisters. There are knots you can use that will keep the laces tied properly. (look on youtube) Moabs are great for day trips without too much weight on your back. They are not made for long hikes with heavy backpacks. I walk in the Irish countryside and also walk a lot in the Burren, a limestone area, and find them quite good on rocks also. They are not specialist boots, but a good allround boot, also good for the odd scramble.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. They are decent shoes and I am glad to hear they work well for you. I am still having issues with them, it was only a week ago when the lace got caught in the other shoe and yes they were done up correctly this time. I didn't fall over but it is an issue for me. I guess everyone has different feet and walks a little bit differently. This is just my experience with the shoes but a quick google search on speed lace hooks will show I am not the only one. Anyways I wish you well with your set and hopefully you get many more happy years on the trails with them.
Yeah, I think it's his lacing technique. I double knot mine and tuck them in to prevent loosening during the hike. Plus, my normal stance keeps the laces from getting tangled with the other foot. I wonder if he's pigeon foot?
Ive had the Moab3 mids for a year and a half. Pros for me - light, no breaking in needed. Theyre like slippers.
Cons ...
Waterproofing failed in one after 3 months, the other failed shortly thereafter - wat h for a " crinkly" crisp packet sound - its the goretex in the upper coming away from the outer. Both of mine failed in the little toe/fourth toe area.
Biggest con - slippy sole on wet pavements and very poor durability. I use mine for walking the dog - mainly on paved paths. The soles are through to the foam now - one was smooth within 6-7 months of maybe 1 hr of walking per day. Compared to "real" walking boot soles theyre more like trainers.
Saying all this im looking to get another pair when they're on sale - thats the biggest con, theyre overpriced badly. I paid £120 UK but think theyre more like a £60-£70 shoe 🤷♂️
No issues with the lacing for me - I double/triple tie the loops or stash them.
Thanks for the comment. I agree with most of this, the slippery soles especially on rocks are not great. I have a second set of shoes designed for rock scrambling that I use when required. So far the goretex is doing really well for me. Hopefully you have better luck with your next pair.
They are called speed hooks and are commonly used. The trick is to not leave your laces loose like that.
Either cut them shorter, tuck them in to the boots or wear boot socks and fold the sock over the top of the boot, coveringyour laces.
The speed hooks make it easier to take on and off the boots.
Another trick is once you get the knot tied how you like it. You dont have to untie them. Just squeeze the top of the boot slide the shoe lace out of the speed hook and you are done.
Thanks for sharing. That last trick sounds interesting, might have to give that a go. Unfortunately not everyone buying these shoes are going to be aware of these tricks and for those who are not aware the risk of injury is there.
lol this has happened to me even when lacing to the top
Yeah a lot of people keep telling me to lace the top hooks 😂. I have had it happen when lacing to the top as well. Just a dangerous design.
who walks with their feet coming that close together .
😂😂😂
Cmon, learn how to manage and hide shoes laces in side of the shoe😬
Well I know now, lol.
happen to me Wentworth falls blue mountain
was not good
yeah it's a pretty serious issue that most people probably are not aware of on hiking shoes.
yes 1000 percent right shoulder warn you buy them ps love your video keep great work
@@shanewoodbury669 thank you
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