Merrell Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

I needed a better pair of hiking boots for moderate to rough terrain where there is a lot of gradient chang and high risk of slipping on loose forest vegetation as well as rocks and tree roots. I went with this version of the Moab because I wanted ankle support. After several hikes and walks I am very happy with my purchase. The grip coming down slopes is excellent. Its a great fit by going up 1/2 a size which I usually do with boots and in particular around the toe box. I have not encountered really heavy rain yet so cant comment on the waterproof feature but overall I recommend this product.

I wore these boots in Fairbanks in December during a cold spell and they were great (-32)! I wouldn't spend extended periods of time outside with them. There are appropriate boots for that but they were amazingly warm and had great grip for walking around outside during regular activities. Obviously they rock for all hiking in the lower 48.