Merrell Men's Moab Mid Gore-Tex Waterproof Boot Review

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Product DescriptionKick the dust up in Merrell's Moab Mid GORE-TEX boot. Mesh panels within Dura leather create an ideal design for warm and dry conditions. The GORE-TEX XCR lining is ultra-breathable and waterproof. The Vibram Multi-Sport PlusTM outsole uses braking lugs at the heel, clawhammer lugs on the periphery, and water channels in the midfoot for a broad range of trail types.

Merrell Men's Moab Mid Gore-Tex Waterproof Boot

Customer Reviews:* I've tried the Danner Mountain Boots, Jungles, and Cold Weather Aftermarket Danners to wear over here in Afghanistan for the last six months.I have to say that these boots are the best I've owned in 9 years of Military Service. Granted, you can't wear them in Garrison but if you want a pair of light boots that help you run up and down rocky mountains while wearing a full combat load doing cartwheels then these boots are for you.You can feel the rocks under your feet as the rubber soles but it doesn't hurt at all- but I have a definite feeling of good traction when I am moving up these goat trails and random rock formations.They're super light compared to any issue boots, about a half what jungles weigh.Also, you don't have to break these in whatsoever. I put them on the night before, walked to get some food and back, then wore them on a 9k dismounted patrol the next day. No blisters or anything.Anyhow, I love mine. * I'm not sure why people are complaining that these boots aren't stable enough with a heavy load. I wore these for 7 months in Afghanistan and they held up fine during missions with a 90lb ruck and full combat load.They are built more after an athletic shoe fit, not a mountaineering boot. The flex is great and it's just like wearing sneakers on patrol. No break in whatsoever. These boots are ready to go right out of the box. If you want to be faster get the low tops but for long movements or hikes over uneven terrain, these boots are great.One thing to remember with Gore Tex boots: Once water is in them, they don't drain out. Which sucks when you have to walk through canals. They keep water out when you walk through wet fields. But after a while, water seeps in and then your socks are soaked. I would recommend the Moabs without Gore Tex. And then once the weather warms up or you want to hike in these at home, your feet breathe better.The only problem with these boots are the eyelets for the laces. Once they're covered in mud and dry, they snap. And once they break there's no way to fix it. Merrell needs to make metal eyelets that hold up after a lot of wear and tear.If you're looking to carry heavy loads over long periods of time then buy some Asolos or mountaineering boots to keep the weight off of your feet. But if you want all purpose boots that hold up with a heavy ruck and are flexible enough to go on medium distance hikes, buy these.