Merrel Moab 3 Review: Budget Shoe or Better?
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- In this video, I review the Merrell Moab 3 low hiking shoe, comparing it to other great hiking shoes and providing performance data from testing and time spent on the trail.
Check out my blog post on the Merrell Moab 3: dustyhikers.com/merrell-moab-...
Support my channel and purchase your pair of Merrell Moab 3 here: amzn.to/3yPTy5L
Dusty Hikers is a channel dedicated to those who enjoy the outdoors and hiking. - Спорт
This is one of the only hiking shoes that comes in standard wide widths, so that automatically makes it 1st place for me. Plus, I'm a casual day-hiker, so these are perfect for me.
Perfect match. I really like them.
It took me a couple of days to get the shoe molded. And MAN, they work well. Awesome review
Agree with your review. I have worn it for years. Thanks😊
I bought them for work. (Firefighter paramedic) and I like the comfort I get all day. Another thing that I like about the moab3 is the stability I have while standing in the back of the ambulance as the truck is in motion and how I have better balance.
I did buy a pair today. Great value, I already love the walks in my head... tried them in a quick walk with a dog in the fields behind house. Perfect. For me important is the Goretex, leather, Basic hiking shoe... all what I need, looking good.
The best part about these boots is the wide version is a genuine 4E, no nonsense.
I've searched for a long time now for actual 4E width boots in my size, I'm glad I found some boots I don't have to stretch for once. I'm a 9.5 and it's genuinely 4 1/4" like it should be. The toe box also isn't shaped for some weird elf person either.
This is the fundamental problem with shoe manufacturers is they build them for folks under the middle of the bell curve for foot shapes. Elves are definitely on the upper tail of the distribution curve 🧝♀️. While dwarves are at the bottom. 🧌
Great Review!!!
I really love my Moab 3, I did not expect them to be as comfortable as they actually are. I appreciate your honesty in regards to the stability as well
I bought the Moab 3 edge megagrip so im hoping they perform great this hot summer coming so thank you for reviewing the Moab 3
They merit the fame they have and they are so inexpensive compared to other hiking shoes. Let me know how they work for you. Megagrip is the best compound for grip I have tested. Super sticky!
Hey Dusty love your videos, really the only guy out here actually testing shoes and giving usable information rather than just reading specs or giving a review of one shoe without giving any context or comparison to any other shoe.
I would really like to see an in depth head to head of the Moab 3 vs the Moab speed. I seen a comment where u said u like the speed more but is that just because you prefer trail runner sneaker style shoes over chunky “decapitated boot” style shoes or is there other factors
I recently bought 2 used pairs store returns like new off Ebay from $45 IN size 12w and I love them, perfect fit, alot of support
Hi! This is great. Could you do a video comparing this shoe to another “budget” shoe? I appreciate that you mentioned that the other shoes were much more expensive but the only pair from your lineup I could afford was this one. Thanks!!
I have a slightly wide foot but, a standard wide is too wide and my moab 3's fit perfectly. I replaced the insole with my custom orthotics.
I really love mine.
Thank you for this information. I agree 100% with your assessment based on my experience with these shoes.
Great review - thanks
I just picked up a pair of Moab 3's from Woot for $35. Even if I get a year out of them, I'm pleased.
A 100+ dollar shoe is considered a budget shoe....
Why spend 300+ on a hiking shoe if it's gonna get torn up lol 100+ isn't budget 😅
These days it is #bidenomics
Yes
Take a $40 hiking shoe on the trails and it’ll blow out before you break them in.
Yeah let's get the sexual predator back in office
@@margar1983
You get what you pay for but here you get much more! I prefer Merrell for more than 10 years, not because of the price, it’s the extreme long durability and best comfort!
You get what you pat for, but you often pay too much. Shoes are priced like cars and Apple products. They’ve trained us to buy what we want, not what is best for us. Think about it.
Great review from a fellow shoe/boot snob.. thx
I just bought these 11 wide in that same color for my everyday wearing shoes-they were $110 at Shoe Station-they’re very comfortable
Thank you for the feedback.
Merrill Moabs were commonly worn while deployed overseas when I was in the military. The specwar crowd loved them. Sometimes Saloman too (don’t remember the model).
Most likely the Salomon X Ultra models.
My whole life I just wear cheep walking shoes when I hike. This is my first hiking shoe. Just got them today. If it's a budget shoe then i guess it can only go up from here. Can't wait to wear them out and get something better.
Thank you for sharing.
Vibram soles are super durable so it is going to take a bit to wear them out. I buy MOABs because they fit wide, they seem wider then the Keens for me. I couldn't easily "go up" because they are just fit so well and over all they are a great hiker and outdoor shoe for my local terrain. The reviewer has narrower feet, it definitely makes a difference.
@@mikepodric5703 I have super wide feet too. I actually really liked the keens i tried, but they were out of my price range. So far i'm very pleased with my moabs. I can do 5 miles, on pretty steep stuff, with no hot spots. And they look like a normal shoe, as opposed to the keens, so i don't mind wearing them around town either.
I have very bad feet. And I have tried so many shoes and boots and at this point after years of boots and shoes- Merrel is the most comfortable for a long time. They work great for me.
I have bought about 5 pairs & I have worn the miles out of them. I love the fit, comfort & long term wear-ability. I have never worn out the Vibram soles . . . I have worn out the insided, sadly. Then had to replace them. Excellent value & long lasting.
These are some of the only hiking shoes I can wear because of the width, I have a wider midfoot that most shoes tend to pinch in on the outside edge. I wonder if any of the other shoes you have tested have a similar width?
I bought these, after trying 20+ pairs from all the brands I could get my feet on, they are the ones that fit, and they fit well. Just been using them on the city with hardly any dirt but I bought them for hiking, I'm trying to destroy my merrel All out Blaze 2 first. So far I like them and I'm considering keeping these for more casual wear and the get the Moab 3 mid get for actual hiking...
Hi. I can't find a comparison bteween the moab 2 and 3 on the sole. is the 3 sole improved? I go through the sole in 4 months on the moab 2. I have gone through probably 10 pairs of shoes in the last 4 years. I work with them and still my nr 1 choice. I just wish the sole would last. It also like to rip in front at the black ribber like piece. Has that been changed. Tell us differences to the Moab 2 please.
I just bought my third pair in a row of the Moab 3 and have hiked 16 days straight on the John Muir and tons and tons of other hiking and have yet to get one blister.
I do wear sock liners under my socks FYI. But I figure why change it up when I’ve had success with these shoes.
Thanks!
@@Dusty_Hikers Thank you as I do appreciate your reviews
I wear mine at work standing most of the day on concrete floors
Order a half size larger as Merrells run small plus I add Spenco Ground Control High Arch Insole on top of the Merrell insole.
I wear double socks with Merrell's. More cushion on impact with all sorts of tasks.
I have a pair of these. They are very comfortable and give me good traction on all types of terrain. I’ve put many hundreds of miles on mine. They have worn well, still look great but the last time I hiked they got a bit wet and the soles detached from the upper near the toe. I have them in a vice with shoe goo at the moment. I’ll see how that does.
Shoe goo and clamped in a vice about 2 weeks ago. Actually held well. These are my second pair and I already have another pair ready to break in, in the house. : )
update?
Bought the Gore-Tex version for 135 euros in Europe. Very nice Toe-cap indeed. The problem was EU43 size is a bit small (toes lightly touching front when hiking downhill) and EU44 a bit too long (some heel movement and lack of stability even with super tight laces) for my foot. Also, the arch support was not as pronounced as I would like. The geomentry of the insole was a little too flat and it felt unfamiliar compared to most other shoes that I have worn. Grip and protection seem excellent to me. After a few weeks, the mesh underlay showed signs of wear (some strands coming off etc.) Compared to my Moab speed, I would say the moab 3 (I really wanted to like it because I like the way it looks) is mediocre, wheras the moab 3 speed is exceptional. I ended up using the moab speed in most situations and everyday life. Great comfort grip etc. Slightly less durable than the moab 3 but worth it.
I advised my sister to get the Moab Speed for a weekend hike. She loves them.
Why does your arch need support? Is it broken? It's a muscle... work it. Get some barefoot shoes.
Tip!.. use the lace lock/heel lock shoe tying technique to secure your foot in the shoe much better and prevent blisters!
Depends on fit. I bought the Moab speed in sizes UK 10.5 and 11. 10.5 was too small and 11 my foot was moving at the heel. Just a bad fit I guess. Have bought the Moab 3 instead. I prefer the look of the Moab speed but they don't seem to fit my somewhat wide feet.
Been wearing MOABs since version 1. I use hem for everything. Walk the dogs daily (2 miles), yard work, shopping, whatever.
I wouldn't necessarily call them hikers, unless it's a day hike with minimal gear.
Fits great, but I would want a heavier shoe/sole for hiking. I can feel stones through the sole with no gear or extra weight.
They are wide, so yes they pucker in the front if you crank the laces, and I do. I lace very tight. But they fit and don't cramp your toes.
Best bang for the $.
Hiker means they have aggressive tread, unlike jogging shoes.
@@lelandsmith2320 Hiker should mean lots of support, protection from stone bruises, aggressive tread, toe protection, etc. MOABs meet maybe one of these. I still like them and have several pair. IMHO, they are barely hiking shoes. Very light duty, if anything. YMMV
Thanks for your video. Could you suggest what kind of socks would be better for this shoe when hiking? like mid-weight, light-weight?
Why its the go to shoe for deployment
I’ve got the fully black version of this show. I think it looks so good. I’m the type of person who believes that full on hiking shoes are overkill for almost any application. I’ve used thongs or crocks on most hikes I have done with a few times that I have used normal sneakers. So I have gotten these to use for everything from going to the cinemas to around the house and camping/ 4wding and hiking.
I want to do a video where I hike in a suit and dress shoes. My Ecco dress shoes are extremely comfortable and I could do some serious miles on trail in these. For most hikes comfort beats everything else.
Love your videos! They've helped me decide what I need and don't need, so thank you!
I just bought these in the mid-height. My size in the measuring device reads 11. Should I be in a size 11.5 or size 12? In-store, I felt like the size 11.5 might be slightly too small (not quite a thumb width between the toe and tip of the shoe). After taking a size 12 out on a short hike, I feel like they might be slightly too large.
Mine were correct for my usual size.
Recently in some official sellers are 50% off, anywho knows why? Low quality units?
Just bought a pair for $67 on Ama. Prices are all over the place based on color and size, but deals are there for those who search. I wear a size 12.5 in the Moab3. They are like wearing an aircraft carrier in my size, they are chunky and rugged, better for rocky or tree stump like rough trails. You’ll know the trails these are made for when you are on one- because you’re glad you wore them. I never wear these on smoother ground, awful comfort for a brisk pace. My better choices lately are in the Saucony brand, they offer size 12.5’s in almost any model and their trail runners are super bargains, and lightweight for us big-footers. A major issue for larger sizes is the upscale bulk. Some models just don’t upscale well in large size. I always look for lightweight and maneuverability, less bulk, over most features. The variety of inserts made these days can make anything acceptable comfort. Thanks for the great videos, really like your test methodology and the choices you test. Looks like you made it to Italy. Cheers.
Same here. The Merrell Moab 3 work but there are more refined hiking shoes. Again, they are super cheap but not really budget hiking shoes. They will work for lots of people.
Jesus there $160 right now I’ll hold on could be inflation tho😢
Very cheap lot more in the UK the Moab 2 is now under 100 as I assume it’s discontinued, unsure what the difference it
Got a women’s pair for my lady for $40 and a pair for me for $80 on Amazon . Looking forward to trying them out in Sedona
what do you think is better moab 3 or agilty peak 5?
Great review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Do you think you can cover the Altama Maritime Assault boot, specifically the low cut version?
Maybe in the future. I need to purchase and test more hiking footwear.
Thanks for review. Sounds like the perfect shoe for someone who just wants better than a Walmart sneaker and does short walks.
Totally agree
What would you recommend for cold climate city walking with ocassional snow walking on basic ski trip.?
Nice water resistant shoe or boot over the ankle with an exterior that tends not to absorb water.
I'm on second pair of the mid high version. I did go with the waterproof version for second pair. Use for hiking with pups on light to kind of moderate trails and my everyday winter and bad weather shoe. Very comfortable. Match them up with darn tough socks and my feet don't even know they had been on a hike. I know they won't be good for an all day heavy hike up a mountain but I don't need that capability so why pay the extra money for it.
Do you recommend the waterproof or non waterproof version? I'm going with the mid boot for a longs peak climb and will wear them working around my property, shore fishing and exploring forrests. I'm an outdoors man, not really an avid hiker... my feet generally sweat a lot.
Je possède les moab 3 gtx, pour la randonnée en haute montagne, pour moi deux défauts principaux : une chaleur importante ressentie au dessus de 20 °C extérieur, et une semelle intérieure avec un amorti insuffisant surtout au niveau du talon ( mais cela peut être résolu par un échange avec une semelle plus confortable).
I have used various brands, models, for both long and short hikes, as well as daily driving, one of those models is a moab 3 boot.
I will say its 100% average at just about every stretch. Its not the best, its not the worst. I find myself reaching for my moabs for short day hikes, or weekend hike where im not carrying much weight. They are also my most worn daily drivers, due to their comfort and ease of donning and doffing.
Plusses, easy to wear, fast break in, comfortable (for me), supportive.
Cons, super breathable OR waterproof... PICK ONE MERREL, DON'T TRY TO BE BOTH... so you end up with wet feet on the trail either way...
The sole isnt as grippy as Id like in the soft. Its great for hard surfaces, like dry ricks or hard pack, but mud and loose dirt i find them to be a bit slick for my tastes, the lugs seem to pack up then become useless.
Would I buy them again? Absolutely, for the price, they are great, but if you're looking for a dedicated heavy duty hiker, keep looking
I bouth a merirell it got Vibram on the side the first one i bought many years ago never gave trouble but then I bought a new pair not long the plastic on the side all cracked utter rubbish for such an expensive shoe. I dont think the first one had black plastic on the side it was rubber as it lasted for many years
Sound for this video is only on left channel in headphones
I have been wanting to buy these shoes for the fact that it's one of the best in the world in terms of price to performance ratio. But sadly in my country these shoes cost $300(Amazon India) for the base variant which is actually suppose to be only $100! So therefore I'll not be able to afford them for good!
they're great all rough tough shoes, perhaps not the best for serious hiking, but then you'd spend more. Excellent for the money.
How do these shoes compare to the Merrell Chameleon 8 Stretch?
I have not tested the Chameleon 8 Stretch. Maybe some else has that could comment.
I want to know were is your most of merrell’s shoes made in，because someone tell me in Internet that these shoes has different quality if these made in different countries’s
factory
In CN’Internet，many people said that moab3 have problem because the shoe’s head was bonding gap
The tag on my Moab’s says China.
@@lon602some are china and I believe some are Vietnam and apparently the ones made in Vietnam are better quality
The laces will not stay tied. I dilute wood glue and saturate the last few inches of mine which gives them some body.
Which video were you talking about ?
Probably best hiking shoes of 2023.
I have slim fet , how about ?
I think they will work but you may need some additions insoles or thicker socks.
My right ear is lonely
I'm a nurse...12 hour shifts...looking for something good and supportive as well as comfortable and performs well. Any suggestions from anyone as to what to get?
Don't get these then, mine make my feet tired after a couple of hours use. The reviews of the New Balance Fresh Foam X1080 or the Hokka Clifton 8 which according to Hes Kicks YT channel is favoured by nurses
Merrell are junk. Avoid at all costs. You and your feet deserve better.
The Moab is like the Chevy of shoes. It’ll get you there, but it ain’t sexy.
True. That is a great summary.
They are very good. But...my old pair, despite being highly wearable has ALL of the rubber on the front and the sides going bad, debonding, falling apart.
Je possède ces chaussures pour la randonnée en montagne. Ce sont des. Chaussures pour moi confortables, résistantes et assez étanches ( dans la limite de ce que proposer une taille basse) très bonne accroche de la semelle. Par contre je les trouve chaudes au dessus d'une température extérieure de 20 °C et la semelle intérieure manque de confort à la longue, principalement au niveau du talon, mais on peut régler ce problème par un échange de semelle
I've worn merrills for ever. I think the reason is the actual
Fit as opposed to the durability and quality of materials. If the
Shoe fits wear it.
Amazon as of now has them for $45 1/5/23
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 the terrible laces 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.
The review and your comment help me decide. The review had red flags for me, it’s wide and the laces and you helped me take it out of my cart. Thx!!
Заказ себе из США в Челябинск такие кроссовки, только в варианте с мембраной. Жду, пока приедут!
do these have a wide toe box? tired of my reeboks cramming my toes together
Yes. They have a generous toe box. I had to tighten them significantly.
I can't help but wonder if your review would be accurate for women's shoes as well.
Would you recommend this or the Merell speed that you tested before? I would like to use the shoes for day hiking mostly
I think the Merrell Moab Speed is a better shoe than the Merrell Moab 3.
@@Dusty_Hikers Thank you, I really appreciate the reply. Best of luck with the channel - the content is great
No sound out of the right speaker. ???
Sorry. I have fixed that for videos after this one.
Acabo de comprar hoy un par de esos de segunda mano, en aproximadamente US $50, los compré para mí trabajo como supervisora vial, así que tengo que caminar mucho sobre tierra, lodo, asfalto y concreto, deseenme suerte 😅😅😅.
Como te han parecido 😃, los acabe de comprar nuevos en Amazon a $60
Great for me, I have a wide foot.
My left ear found this very informative
Like £110 is a cheap shoe? I've only worn walking stuff at half the price and £100 is not cheap
They are $50 on Amazon
Personally, I definitely do not like the new soul. Last year they got rid of the ventilator. I buy three pairs a year, their new soul that might be able to do everything. You can burn it out within four months! The new 20023, models yes I still buy them. Very disappointed in the new Vibram soul, It doesn't have that extra piece of rubber on the back heel and you see more flat-footed in the new 2023 souls. My opinion but compared them with all my other burned out murals. I buy 3 a year
Dude, it's "Vee-Brum". Outside much?
331 million Americans were just proved wrong. The US says VAI-brum.
You are a follower then. @@Dusty_Hikers
Great video, but the audio is only the left channel....makes it hard to watch with headphones on! Your brain jest keeps telling you something is wrong. Its weird!
$ 150.00 is budget ?
When a lot of hiking shoes are $200+ and anything under $100 is cheap junk yes $150 is quality on a budget 🙄
How its compared with moab2?
I never wore the Moab 2 but someone commented here that the Moab 3 is not as comfy as the Moab 2.
Way back in like 2014 I went ahead and dropped 130 bucks on a pair of Moab 2 hiking boots. They were so tight I had to buy size 13 when I am an 11. Went on 1 walk and I realized wow there are terrible I need a size 12 and a hydrologic press to get them on till they break in. The store didn’t wanna take them back after going on 1 walk with hiking boots. The fine manager at dicks was like we tell people to wear them inside they’re dirty now no one will buy those… total Karen. I said uh ya think maybe ya might want to post a sign over there then bc no one will ever realize that. I also could clean the tread out with a garden hose in 5 seconds. Swapped em for 12s and they never broke in at the heel. 13 was bad, 12W was only wider at the front so they there trash, and 12 fit but I can’t get them on. I still have them, lasted a decade because I’ll use them 2 times a year.
$60 buck at Costco right now
Bit of contradictory information which for me invalidates your testing. The shoes don't fit you so they will not perform as designed. I don't think it's possible for a single person to review all shoes. I definitely couldn't, I just spent an hour trying on various brands, various models from those brands. Your feet will really tell you if they fit. If you are needing to sinch them down so much you're warping the shoe, they really aren't going to work for you. Thanks for the video though, they're definitely not cheap in Australia RRP $AUD280! They're damn ugly shoes but if they're wide enough to fit they'll do me just fine.
Thank you for your feedback. I need to make it clearer in the video that all my testing is relative to me. The information I provide is useful for anyone wanting to learn more about the shoes and how they compare to other brands. The results are not produced in a laboratory according to a specific standardized test. It’s me, with the shoes, running them through their paces.
You can buy all Merrel shoes for 30% off if you're a member at Anaconda. I just copped a pair for $195, down from $280. They have an online store too, the best price I've seen so far for these shoes.
@@0SilentLeopard0 Just bought the shoe for 90 Euro on amazon 41% easter sale. Seems to be a good deal for me. But I also walk around 300+ km a month so I hope they won't break down after 2 months haha.
The Moab 1 is the best. They keep getting worse every revision since the first one.
SEALS and DELTA use them all the time
Many years ago I bought a pair of Merrell shoes. .T hey were completely destroyed in a single week of camping/hiking.
Merrell refused to accept responsibility./ I will never do business with them again.
Longtime Merrill Moab 2 users. I THINK THE MOAB 3 is NOT as comfy as the Moab 2.
The insole was fairly stiff on my newest pair. Design is suppose to be better on slick surfaces. For the record any Merrill sucks on ice. Moab 3 has less leather you notice on upper rear. Have not thrown out my pair of “2s”. Still might have some use if I can find a comfy I some.
Those shoes hurt me
In what way? Let us know. 🙏
Sorry but the audio quality makes this unlistenable, it's way blown out. Check your levels
On what are you listening to it? No problem here. Just turn it down?
good
can YOU give me one used 45 OR 44.5 29 CM ),,.free to ALGERIA :) CANT BUY IT
Let’s talk about that. If I can ship mine I could send them to you. Mine are US men’s 12.
@@Dusty_Hikers
Thanks a lot its big for me 12 mean 30 cm the Length and my feet 29
If you get one day one my size remember me..
صحة خو .. واش راك !؟ سافا انشالله .. حوس على الsize المقاس ديالك بالماريكاني U.S size 11 مثلا
.. ١١ ولا عشرة ولا ١٢ الخ وعاودلي وانشالله تتدبر
@@brightsmile8369
اهلا
شكرا اخي جامي كنت نتوقع نلقى جزايري يتبع هنا .. شيء مليح
11 size
كيما حوست وشفت في الانترنت
بارك الله فيك
$139.00 April 27 , 2024
$78.00 June 8th, 2024
Merrell has the worst customer service on the planet. Ill never give them another cent of my money. Overpriced overseas made JUNK.
I've gone deaf!? Oh wait...
I could not to finish watching your video. I think you are wrong. You look like criticising Moab you want to make your name and ego bigger, famous, pro. First time watching you and last.
Awful grip in even in the damp
This guy must be taking money from Merrell
Bingo! And my Moab’s fell apart in a year.
Dude he is literally wearing and testing the shoes and giving us the results. Which says a lot more than your baseless opinion
@@lon602most shoes I buy only last a year but I wear them daily, how many miles did u actually put on the shoes in that year? That’s far more useful information than just saying they lasted a year
When you put one shoe on one foot and another brand shoe on the other foot seems like a useless comparison. One leg is dominant. You’re running up and down the hill following the same line. Switching(reversing)shoes and doing the process again in a more fatigued state. How can you distinguish honesty? In other words it’s not the mother of all 🥾.
I explored using testing labs but have not found a price that makes sense. In general, my testing is comparative so the results are not universal but relative between the shoes being tested. Of course all of this is filtered through my perceptions. I would say that my reviews are light years beyond the UA-cam channels that show stock footage and read the shoe specs. I actually wear the shoes.
I bouth a merirell it got Vibram on the side the first one i bought many years ago never gave trouble but then I bought a new pair not long the plastic on the side all cracked utter rubbish for such an expensive shoe. I dont think the first one had black plastic on the side it was rubber as it lasted for many years
I bouth a merirell it got Vibram on the side the first one i bought many years ago never gave trouble but then I bought a new pair not long the plastic on the side all cracked utter rubbish for such an expensive shoe. I dont think the first one had black plastic on the side it was rubber as it lasted for many years