Footwear

Kit · May 10th, 2012, 14:01

I am looking at getting a pair of the Merrel Moab GORE-TEX Boots. Is this a good buy? I am tired of wearing military boots or high tops and want a light simple hiker boot.

Eeyore · May 10th, 2012, 14:15

Hiking boot = less ankle support.

Stealthee · May 10th, 2012, 14:35

This is what I wear right now and they're great. I use them for every day use. LINK

Kit · May 10th, 2012, 15:17

Thanks for the link Stealthee but I want an opinion on the Merrel boots lol.

panzergrenadier · May 10th, 2012, 15:29

Merrel Boots are great.
I have a pair of the Chameleon Leather Mid Waterproof II.
They're excellent boots. Decent ankle support, warm in the cold and not too hot in hot weather. They're not gore-tex, but my personal preferance is non gore-tex boots as they make my feet sweat too much. Even thout they aren't gore-tex they are pretty waterproof... I haven't gone through too much water with em but I wore em all winter and in some pretty heavy rain and they've kept my feet dry.

Taxt · May 10th, 2012, 17:18

If I had a choice, I'd get Sawtooths rather than shorter Moabs. But they are not available in Canada

As for the quality, I own Isoterms and Ice Jams. Very happy about both.

GSK88 · May 10th, 2012, 18:59

I own Merrell Moab Mids, excellent quality. So lightweight they feel more like canvas shoes than boots.

Have worn them in snow/heavy rain/hiking so far and no issues with sweaty feet or damp feet.

Definitely worth the price...US price that is. I got my pair in NYC for $115.

http://www.merrell.com/CA/en-CA/Prod...R?dimensions=0

(That's the Canadian price)

EagleDriver · May 10th, 2012, 18:59

I have the Merrell Outland in Goretex and love them. For a hi cut boot with the feel of the Merrell's, I got the Lowa GTX TF Hi boots. Same comfort in a type that Merrell doesn't make.

Kit · May 10th, 2012, 20:48

Thanks for the input guys. I got the Mohab boots and they are very comfortable and light. Just have to test them in the rain and do a decent hike in them.

ShadowNet · May 10th, 2012, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeyore

Hiking boot = less ankle support.

These have amazing ankle support...

lurkingknight · May 11th, 2012, 01:48

I went from a standard leather military steel toe boot to a pair of hiking boots... scarpa something or other... shit they're light... ran around all day without getting tired at all. No issues with lack of ankle support... with something so light, you're far more sure footed.

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Footwe...pa-hommes.jsp?

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May 10th, 2012, 14:01	#1
Kit Ride Sleds! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kitchener+Cambridge, Ontario	Footwear I am looking at getting a pair of the Merrel Moab GORE-TEX Boots. Is this a good buy? I am tired of wearing military boots or high tops and want a light simple hiker boot. __________________ Retired.

May 10th, 2012, 15:17	#4
Kit Ride Sleds! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kitchener+Cambridge, Ontario	Thanks for the link Stealthee but I want an opinion on the Merrel boots lol. __________________ Retired.

May 10th, 2012, 15:29	#5
panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Merrel Boots are great. I have a pair of the Chameleon Leather Mid Waterproof II. They're excellent boots. Decent ankle support, warm in the cold and not too hot in hot weather. They're not gore-tex, but my personal preferance is non gore-tex boots as they make my feet sweat too much. Even thout they aren't gore-tex they are pretty waterproof... I haven't gone through too much water with em but I wore em all winter and in some pretty heavy rain and they've kept my feet dry. __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

May 10th, 2012, 14:35	#3
Stealthee a.k.a. cloaked Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	This is what I wear right now and they're great. I use them for every day use. LINK

May 10th, 2012, 17:18	#6
Taxt Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto	If I had a choice, I'd get Sawtooths rather than shorter Moabs. But they are not available in Canada As for the quality, I own Isoterms and Ice Jams. Very happy about both.

May 10th, 2012, 18:59	#7
GSK88 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: T-dot	I own Merrell Moab Mids, excellent quality. So lightweight they feel more like canvas shoes than boots. Have worn them in snow/heavy rain/hiking so far and no issues with sweaty feet or damp feet. Definitely worth the price...US price that is. I got my pair in NYC for $115. http://www.merrell.com/CA/en-CA/Prod...R?dimensions=0 (That's the Canadian price)

May 10th, 2012, 18:59	#8
EagleDriver Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD USA	I have the Merrell Outland in Goretex and love them. For a hi cut boot with the feel of the Merrell's, I got the Lowa GTX TF Hi boots. Same comfort in a type that Merrell doesn't make.

May 10th, 2012, 20:48	#9
Kit Ride Sleds! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kitchener+Cambridge, Ontario	Thanks for the input guys. I got the Mohab boots and they are very comfortable and light. Just have to test them in the rain and do a decent hike in them. __________________ Retired.

May 11th, 2012, 01:48	#11
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	I went from a standard leather military steel toe boot to a pair of hiking boots... scarpa something or other... shit they're light... ran around all day without getting tired at all. No issues with lack of ankle support... with something so light, you're far more sure footed. http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Footwe...pa-hommes.jsp?

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