This Is DANGEROUS || Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boots Review

I have been using these hiking shoes for nearly a year now and overall they seem like a really good shoe up untill a few weeks ago where I came across a potentially fatal flaw. Watch this video to find out if these shoes are good for you.

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This is the low version of this shoe and doesn't have the speed hooks.

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[FrenzyAdventures]

Just an update on the shoes, I know not everyone is going to have this issue because we all walk a little different. As for my experience I am still having the issue of the lace snagging on the top hook even when they are laced correctly on the top speed hooks. There are a couple of quick fixes like tucking the laces in to the shoe. As pretty much every shoe has these hooks it's hard to get a pair of shoes without them unfortunately. This is an issue that people should be aware of though and even if it's only a couple people having this issue I hope this information helps.

[yukefort]

I’ve been wearing Moab mids for decades now. Never had a blister. Never had a shoelace cut. Use the top hooks and knot your laces properly. Been used in military operation. Used hiking. Used for everyday use. This is one of the best shoes I’ve ever worn.

[kkj]

For people who lace the boot to the top for added ankle support, having the metal hooks is great versus cheap plastic. And eliminates the chance of them getting caught on laces. I can see how it could be risky if you're not lacing your shoes to the top, but that's more an issue caused by not using the top lace hook and would be a risk in any boot with a top lace hook, not just Merrell.

[hubbitgray]

I am in my second pair of Merrell Moabs and I love them! I have the same shoelace “hooks” also, but have never, ever had them catch a shoelace from the opposite shoe while walking/hiking/climbing.

[posaljinestofino]

This is why you alyas lace the mid hiking shoe all the way up. 2:54 you are note properly laced mate. They should have warning in the box. My salomon boots have exactly this situation described inside the box on the sticker

[mrdreffen]

This has happened to me too but with a different brand of boots. Like you i hadn't done up the top speed hook. Lesson learned. (Another benefit of ankle gaiters)

[wendylakeman]

Geez Jas, lucky you weren't hurt, I also have a pair of Merrell's and love them, so comfy but I can see where you came undone. Hopefully someone from a shoe company is watching!

[thomasbellis]

if you do your laces up properly using the speed hooks, this wont happen. The lace from your boot cant get caught in the hook of the other boot if the lace of the other boot is already in there. If you don't tie the laces to the top you're better off with the low top version

[plaiddad]

I am surprised to hear about these problems. I have two pairs of this boot in different colors and which I switch off in wearing so they have a chance to air out good between wears. I only do hiking and not rock climbing, so the type of terrain you are trying to travel over obviously has something to do with it. The type of speed lace at the top of the boot is pretty popular and I've had it on other boots also. Have never had them catch like yours did. How a person strides between steps may make this boot a poor choice for some people but I've always been happy with mine. Cheers.

[Geshmaal]

Had my speed hooks catch on other hiking boots but had a relatively light pack and I caught myself! Top tip, do your laces up properly when hiking.

[LightingSparks]

Personally love metal clips and hoops. Never had issues in 40 years both leather and fabric. Infact sooner purchase with than without.

[CliveGould-vbzb]

To fix this dangerous problem set visgrips and close top shoe laces hook 2mm. Have done this works a treat.

[wildwolf]

Do double knot on the shoe lace, that will shorten the loop on the shoe lace and you will remove the risk of the lace loop getting caught with the buckle on the opposite shoe.

[juliorosas]

Men How do you walk For this to have happened ? I see you don't use top clips, if you don't use them you should use low moab. Top clips on mid boots are to be used.

[lordsoar]

Walk across the USA in these with 55lb osprey pack. Not a big toe box and feet crap up and atop the toe box is not waterproof. Not sand friendly either.Alot of fine sand filters threw mesh of shoe. Shoe size runs small too. Good thing toe nails grow back happy trails...

[Dreamville-pbsg]

I had a pair of hiking shoes just like that, one day I was hiking down a hill and the lace caught on the hook. Luckily the hill wasn’t to steep but I did slide down the hill. However, after that I just got a knife and pried the clips off. Which solved the safety hazard.

[sarahpengelly]

What are these MOABS like size wise please? Do you need to go a half size larger? Also they are classed as MID height but look quite low in comparison to others makes? Someone added an, interesting comment about Merrells not being as tough as they used to be. I've heard the same comment about Doc Martens that since production moved east from the UK, cheaper materials seem to be used & they don't last like they used to. I'm looking for another boot and MOAB 3 mid boots were recommended. I live in Europe and so far have bought German boots ( Lowa & Hanwag) but they are much more expensive & would be really costly down under with freight..

[davecross]

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 of the terrible laces which you mentioned they 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.

[jmmartin]

I switched laces to shorter ones so the lace "bows" are much smaller, then double tie the knot-- boots are secure and laces don't snag. Problem solved

[Misanti]

Merrel shoes nowadays are no longer of the same quality as before. Sole/front lip adhesion to upper body weakens n loosens faster. Soles wears out faster. Shoelace length was made shorter so now its harder to tie an extra 2nd knot to avoid the laces from coming undone. Not as comfy as my first 2 Moabs, stiffer and less cushion. Goretex still the best though.