Merrell Men's Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot

I bought these boots Spring 2020 and have gone on many hikes in rain, mud and snow on trails from 10-20km. These are my first Merrell shoes and are my favourite! They have held up pretty well so far and keep your feet fairly warm and dry. I did not try these on before buying them online so I read a lot of reviews for sizing. I ended up getting a half size down from a lot of recommendations in the reviews. I would say it's almost a bit too snug. They have definitely expanded a little after breaking them in over the past year but the next pair of these boots I buy will be my regular shoe size. I couldn't wait to use them and hoped they would expand which is why I didn't exchange them. But hiking down they leave a sore feeling after each step unless I wear really thick socks. So I highly recommend these boots but try them on before buying!

I own three pairs of Moab boots. I have used them in sub arctic environments, alpine areas, deserts, and swampy areas. My feet have never gotten wet unless I stepped into water that went over the tops of the boots. Warm and dry have been the rule of the day. With their Vibram soles, footing has been sure and steady. Anything will slip on ice (that's why we use ice for skating rinks), but on icy areas other than smooth ice, the soles grip the irregular surfaces quite well. Carrying heavy gear on these kinds of surfaces requires sure footing. My Moabs have yet to fail me. I've retired two pairs of Moabs after they each gave me years of reliable service. When it came that time, I did not even consider anything other than another pair (or more) of Moabs.