Merrell Men's Modern Hiking Boot, Black Grey, 8

Consistently comfortable . Now as my son grows into adult sizes we are creating another lifetime customer. Keeps his feet protected on Boy Scout trips.

Ive been wearing the Merrell Moab2 and Moab3 for years. Shoe fit has always been a problem for me and when I find something that works, I stay with it. Merrell Moab's fit right out of the box. I'm a size 12 and generally they feel a little tight and cramped when I first put them on, but after an afternoon's walk they fit like a glove. This past year I upgraded to the Gore-Tex as the waterproof ones are find for a light rain, but if you think you're going to get wet: get the Gore-Tex. These shoes are so comfortable and adaptable to road and trail that my wife and I walked them in Ireland this past spring for 54 miles on the Dingle Way and she's 77 and I'm 66 - absolutely no foot problems. I love box the Mid and Low version of these shoes: I wear the low ankle version in the office as I'm on my feet 12 hours a day. (In fact, I came here to buy another pair when asked to place this review. :) ) The shoes hold up, the uppers and hardware have never failed me. If there's anything to note, it's the same issue with all shoes like this with a high vibram content for cushioning: the lugs wear fast compared to a harder sole shoe. But that's what makes taking these down an asphalt road between trails such a delight. So, I take the trade off. NOTE: if you have any kind of ankle pronation, etc, where you're using some kind of compromise support insole - address that with a high quality Super Feet or ProSteps insole and replace the stock insole and your shoes will last much longer. The Moab's will compensate for pronation well and protect you from injury, but it's coming to come at the cost of unevenly wearing off the back lugs and prematurely aging your shoe. At the price of the shoe and the fact that that hardware and uppers last so long, it is definitely worth using an independent solution to save the sole from early wear. Long story short: love these shoes.