In 10 years of frequent hiking across 17 states and 12 countries, I’ve only gone through two pairs of hiking boots. The first pair hardly lasted a season; after several backpacking missions on soggy trails, the mesh on the uppers was practically shredded, and the outsoles had started to separate from the rest of the shoe. After that, I bought the cult-classic Merrell Moab hiking shoes. I spent the remainder of the decade testing the popular style on all kinds of terrain, from the dunes of Death Valley to the perpetually muddy trails of the Canadian Rockies—and they never made me wonder if I should try another brand.
Considering I’ve recently replaced my Moabs with (you guessed it) another pair of Moabs, I should be covered in the boots department for the next 10 years. If you are looking to upgrade your hiking shoes for fall, allow me to properly introduce you to my all-time favorites. As a Merrell Moab fan for life, I believe it’s my responsibility to let you know that they’re on sale.
Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes
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The currently on-sale Merrell Moab 3 is the latest generation of the brand’s best-selling hiking shoe. It has earned over 2,700 five-star ratings on Amazon alone, where certain colors are up to 46 percent off for Prime Big Deal Days. Merrell Moabs are best known for their out-of-the-box comfort, versatility, and durability, and as an avid hiker of over a decade, I can confirm that all of these traits ring true.
The Moab 3—”the #1 hiking boot in the world,” the brand says—has the highest level of ruggedness and is fit for “heavy obstacles,” debris, steep grades, and high speeds. It has a unique contoured footbed, air cushioning for superior shock absorption, and a Vibram TC5+ outsole that offers plenty of traction for scrambling. Additionally, rubber bumpers on the toes and heels ensure your feet don’t take too much impact when you’re kicking around on the trail.
Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes
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While it also comes in a mid height that hits just above the ankle, the low profile of the original Moab 3 offers plenty of stability and support. “I wore them right out of the box for my first day of hiking—seven miles, and they were super comfortable,” one reviewer wrotesharing that they handled rocky, sandy, and flat terrain with ease. “I continued to wear them for five days straight, walking about 70,000 steps total, and my feet had no signs that I had walked all of those miles.”
Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes
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Like me, other customers say their Merrell boots have lasted eons—in fact, one shopper said they wore theirs for 15 yearswhile another sported them for two decades before upgrading to the latest version of the Moab 3. Yet another Amazon reviewer shared that they’ve walked more than 500 miles in this tried-and-true shoe, and it still has plenty of life left in it.
In addition to durability, comfort, and versatility, Merrell Moab hiking shoes also offer variety. Case in point? The Moab 3 comes in more than 30 color combinations, with some options on sale for up to 46 percent off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Read on for more Amazon deals on Merrell hiking shoes, including even steeper discounts on the Moab 2.
More Merrell Hiking Shoes to Shop at Amazon:
Merrell Siren Edge 3 Hiking Shoes
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Merrell Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking Boots
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Merrell Alverstone 2 Hiking Shoes
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Merrell Accentor 3 Hiking Shoes
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Merrell Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoes
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At the time of publishing, the price started at $65.
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