Merrell's No. 1 Hiking Boot Shoppers Say 'Grip Amazingly' Is as Low as $75 on Amazon
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While having a great running shoe from a brand like Asics or Brooks is necessary for running, having one of the best hiking boots for off-trail adventures is non-negotiable. And while there are many great options, the most popular men’s hiking boot from Merrell—one of the most trusted names in adventure gear—is seeing an insane discount on Amazon.
Right now, the Merrell men’s Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot is on sale for as low as $75—up to 50% off the original price of $150. Like most Amazon-sold shoes, different sizes have different discounts. But seeing as how this is a product people willingly buy at full price because of how well it performs, finding any sort of discount comes as a lucky bonus.
This third version of Merrell’s customer-favorite hiking boot is averaging a 4.6-star rating overall, after more than 2,100 total ratings, with nearly 80% of all ratings earning five stars.
Merrell Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot (Earth), From $75 (was $150) on Amazon
[From $75 (was $150); amazon.com]
The Merrell Moab 3 mid-height hiking boot for men encompasses four main principles the brand felt were needed in an ideal pair of outdoor shoes—comfort, grip, material, and fit.
The insole features the brand’s KeneticFit Advanced footbed, which acts as a pseudo orthotic, molding to the shape of a foot over time, providing a more personalized level of comfort. The outsole uses Vibram TC5+ rubber, known for its ultra durability, with a strategically-placed toe bumper and multi-directional tread pattern suitable for all types of terrain. Merrell is trying its best to think sustainably, using recycled materials to make the laces, webbing, and mesh lining. But they’ve also used a “gold-rated” leather for the upper alongside their trusted waterproof membrane. Lastly, the Moab 3 hiking boots come in both medium and wide sizing to accommodate a larger selection of foot types.
After three iterations of the Moab hiking boot, customers are still left ultra-satisfied with these four tenets after having worn the boots. One customer, who wore them to Glacier National Park, said that, despite many opportunities to slip and fall, the boots stayed true to their word.
“These are really Amazing boots for hiking and I mean it, no break-in required...We just got back from Glacier National Park, the Tetons, and Yellowstone, and I wore them every day. We did a 12-mile hike on Grinnell Glacier with 1,700 feet of elevation on the hike and many opportunities to slip and fall, but the boots grip amazingly well,” they said.
Merrell Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot (Boulder), From $75 (was $150) on Amazon
[From $75 (was $150); amazon.com]
Other customers are amazed at how quickly the boots take to their feet with little to no break-in time. A customer who left for a hiking trip with their son, each armed with a pair of Moab 3s, was wonderfully surprised.
“I put about 40 miles on these last week over ice (with crampons), rock, gravel, sand, ash, dirt, mud, rugged old lava flow terrain, and more, and I couldn't be happier. I spent about a day breaking them in before I left, and my son (same boot, also new) didn't try to break them in at all—both of us marveled at how comfortable they were the whole time. They fit true to size, wide for me and standard for my son. No slips or spills, no leaking, no blisters or chaffing, no loose threads. Over sharp, jagged terrain, they flex just the right amount, with great support and great protection. What a great boot—super pleased,” they exclaimed.
There are many great hiking boots, but the men’s Merrell Moab 3 mid-height waterproof boot is famously known for being awesome. Now that it’s on sale for as low as $75, it's the ideal time to strike to get your next hiking boot for whichever trail may be calling your name.
