In general, how would you rate the comfort and traction offered by the Merrell Moab 3?

Question

Anyone got experience in the Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes when it comes to comfort and traction?

Answer 1

The Merrell Moab 3 provides a snug feeling in the kinetic fit Advanced footbed and sufficient padding still. When it comes to grip, the Vibram TC5+ outsole performs quite well on different kinds of terrain but probably will not be as good as some more expensive shoes. In general, it is believed that the aforementioned shoes have exceeded their expectations concerning the comfort level and the level of traction at such a price.

Comments

If you have plantar fasciitis as I do, this shoe is fantastic. Got me back in the woods!
Traction is great for me, I will stick with the Moab.

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Huge Merrell Moab fan - it is the only hiking shoe /boot I can take out of the box and go for a 10km hike with no worries, on my 3rd pair now with a couple of reserves in the cupboard  often use Smartwool socks for complete comfort

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Yes they are that good. I climbed the mountain route on Mt. Whitney with those and have been wearing them ever since. Great grip and durable.

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On my 2nd pair of Moabs.  I have done 3 backpack trips in these in the Grand Canyon. I didnt have any issues with my feet and my feet actually feel good coming out of the Canyon every time.

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I really like both the Merrell shoes and the boots.  As a hiker of a "certain age"  I have put a LOT of miles on my feet and in some cases done damage by using the wrong shoe for the conditions.  These protect the soles of my feet from injury, they feel good all day, I appreciate the Vibram grip and they hang in there with a long trek or many months of hiking in all conditions where my old trail runners just fell apart.  A win.

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I switch between the Merrell MOAB 2 and the Danner Mountain 600.  The MOAB 2 has a wider toebox and doesn't rub on my little toes but its sole is a bit harder.  The Danner has a more comfortable sole, but has a bit narrower toebox. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.