For over a decade, the Merrell? Moab has been the choice of hikers when a choice needs to be made, making it the bestselling hiker in the world. Famous for its out-of-the-box comfort, durability and all-purpose versatility, its predecessors have enabled 20 million people to step further outdoors. The Moab Speed is a lightweight, protective hybrid designed to give you confidence to tackle any trail.
For over a decade, the Merrell? Moab has been the choice of hikers when a choice needs to be made, making it the bestselling hiker in the world. Famous for its out-of-the-box comfort, durability and all-purpose versatility, its predecessors have enabled 20 million people to step further outdoors. The Moab Speed is a lightweight, protective hybrid designed to give you confidence to tackle any trail.
For over a decade, the Merrell? Moab has been the choice of hikers when a choice needs to be made, making it the bestselling hiker in the world. Famous for its out-of-the-box comfort, durability and all-purpose versatility, its predecessors have enabled 20 million people to step further outdoors. The Moab Speed is a lightweight, protective hybrid designed to give you confidence to tackle any trail.
For over a decade, the Merrell? Moab has been the choice of hikers when a choice needs to be made, making it the bestselling hiker in the world. Famous for its out-of-the-box comfort, durability and all-purpose versatility, its predecessors have enabled 20 million people to step further outdoors. The Moab Speed is a lightweight, protective hybrid designed to give you confidence to tackle any trail.
Last updated at 08/05/2025 19:05:35
originally posted on snowys.com.au
I usually worn US 6.5 and felt like wearing Size US 5.5 Tried walking a few time indoor to tolerate eabd hoping to break it but poor heels cushioning and cutting for inner top cover were rough against top of the ankle. Was looking forward for the footwear protection with my customed made orthothic but the tight cutting is just not an ideal footwear for a small built person at all. I guess make from Vietnam is not according to international sizing standards. Poor inner cushioning in comparisons to Brooks and New Balance. Really disappointed.
originally posted on merrell.com
Last week i went on a two day backpack in western north carolina. We went to John’s Rock. The first few miles of the hike were great, while most of my attention was focused on the weight of my pack I couldn’t help but notice how comfortable these shoes were. They were perfect for jumping from stone to stone, stepping over roots and even hiking slightly up a rock. These shoes were incredibly light weight. After summiting to the top of Johns rock the hike and weather went dramatically down-hill. It was storming. At first the puddles were small enough to maneuver around and I even made a comment to one of my friends that my feet were completely dry. but by about 4 miles the puddles covered the entire path. you could not go around them. as i walked through the puddles i ... MoreLast week i went on a two day backpack in western north carolina. We went to John’s Rock. The first few miles of the hike were great, while most of my attention was focused on the weight of my pack I couldn’t help but notice how comfortable these shoes were. They were perfect for jumping from stone to stone, stepping over roots and even hiking slightly up a rock. These shoes were incredibly light weight. After summiting to the top of Johns rock the hike and weather went dramatically down-hill. It was storming. At first the puddles were small enough to maneuver around and I even made a comment to one of my friends that my feet were completely dry. but by about 4 miles the puddles covered the entire path. you could not go around them. as i walked through the puddles i thought about writing this review because these shoes were outstanding. the hike back was muddy but my feet did not have to suffer the consequences. i love how these shoes are breathable and do not feel or look like a heavy hiking boot.i also like how they do not go all the way up my ankle. next summer i will be going on a three week long backpack in california. These shoes will definitely come along for the adventure. I strongly recommend these shoes for both short, simple hikes and difficult, uphill trails.
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My son has adult length feet that have high arches but narrow heels and although he needs a regular to wide fit like I do, his feet aren’t chunky enough to really fill out a men’s shoe so I buy him women's shoes when it makes more sense. He put these on and said that they were extremely comfortable even after a whole day in them the first day. They accommodate his orthotics nicely although he’s actually been wearing them without. They’re his rain day shoes for school and are great for lunchtime soccer on the grass field, and he wears them out in the woods while hiking our dogs. He’s wearing the size 10s and they fit true to size and hug his foot so his heel never slips out.
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Style | Low Cut |
| Fit | True To Size |
| Upper | Mesh | TPU |
| Lining | GORE−TEX Waterproof Membrane | 100% Recycled Mesh |
I usually worn US 6.5 and felt like wearing Size US 5.5 Tried walking a few time indoor to tolerate eabd hoping to break it but poor heels cushioning and cutting for inner top cover were rough against top of the ankle. Was looking forward for the footwear protection with my customed made orthothic but the tight cutting is just not an ideal footwear for a small built person at all. I guess make from Vietnam is not according to international sizing standards. Poor inner cushioning in comparisons to Brooks and New Balance. Really disappointed.
Last week i went on a two day backpack in western north carolina. We went to John’s Rock. The first few miles of the hike were great, while most of my attention was focused on the weight of my pack I couldn’t help but notice how comfortable these shoes were. They were perfect for jumping from stone to stone, stepping over roots and even hiking slightly up a rock. These shoes were incredibly light weight. After summiting to the top of Johns rock the hike and weather went dramatically down-hill. It was storming. At first the puddles were small enough to maneuver around and I even made a comment to one of my friends that my feet were completely dry. but by about 4 miles the puddles covered the entire path. you could not go around them. as i walked through the puddles i ... MoreLast week i went on a two day backpack in western north carolina. We went to John’s Rock. The first few miles of the hike were great, while most of my attention was focused on the weight of my pack I couldn’t help but notice how comfortable these shoes were. They were perfect for jumping from stone to stone, stepping over roots and even hiking slightly up a rock. These shoes were incredibly light weight. After summiting to the top of Johns rock the hike and weather went dramatically down-hill. It was storming. At first the puddles were small enough to maneuver around and I even made a comment to one of my friends that my feet were completely dry. but by about 4 miles the puddles covered the entire path. you could not go around them. as i walked through the puddles i thought about writing this review because these shoes were outstanding. the hike back was muddy but my feet did not have to suffer the consequences. i love how these shoes are breathable and do not feel or look like a heavy hiking boot.i also like how they do not go all the way up my ankle. next summer i will be going on a three week long backpack in california. These shoes will definitely come along for the adventure. I strongly recommend these shoes for both short, simple hikes and difficult, uphill trails.
My son has adult length feet that have high arches but narrow heels and although he needs a regular to wide fit like I do, his feet aren’t chunky enough to really fill out a men’s shoe so I buy him women's shoes when it makes more sense. He put these on and said that they were extremely comfortable even after a whole day in them the first day. They accommodate his orthotics nicely although he’s actually been wearing them without. They’re his rain day shoes for school and are great for lunchtime soccer on the grass field, and he wears them out in the woods while hiking our dogs. He’s wearing the size 10s and they fit true to size and hug his foot so his heel never slips out.
Great fit. I've done 3 long hikes with them, no breking in needed. It was really hot and humid climate (tropical) and the shoes where not to hot and it kept my feet dry (aside from the sweat evidently). Felt comfortable and secure with the sole on slippery rocks, muddy and sandy terrains. Due to the cusionning of the sole here was no extra fatigue in my feet and joints aside from whatever long walks will do! I usually wear boots but decided on a smaller item for this trip. The transition was not a factor and aside from the ocasionnal ankle twist (a speciality of mine) there was no issue what so ever.
I was looking for a pair of trail runners after a gruelling hike in an old pair of treadless running shoes. my hiking boots were too heavy to be my first choice and I wanted something that would protect my feet from rough terrain. These shoes were comfortable right out of the box. Initially they felt a little loose in the heel but once I laced them up all of the way, they snugged up nicely. These shoes offer nice protection with the rock plate in the sole but are also surprisingly light weight and comfortable. I've been on a handful of hikes including an overnight trip and Ive had no problems.
I wanted a GTX replacement for an old pair of trainer style Merrells which had seen better days. I like the look of these and the fact they are lightweight as well, although I’m not certain how the shoe material will stand up to long and varied use. Unfortunately I read afterwards that people had problems with the shoe being a bit slippy in the heel area with some people. I ordered a size 5, my usual size and I would say they are generous in fit, probably a bit wider than my old shoes and therefore don’t feel as snug. The heel on one of my shoes does slip slightly as has been said, but not enough to cause me discomfort and using them straight out of the box for a day’s light walking I did not experience rubbing or blisters. I think in colder weather when I wear ... MoreI wanted a GTX replacement for an old pair of trainer style Merrells which had seen better days. I like the look of these and the fact they are lightweight as well, although I’m not certain how the shoe material will stand up to long and varied use. Unfortunately I read afterwards that people had problems with the shoe being a bit slippy in the heel area with some people. I ordered a size 5, my usual size and I would say they are generous in fit, probably a bit wider than my old shoes and therefore don’t feel as snug. The heel on one of my shoes does slip slightly as has been said, but not enough to cause me discomfort and using them straight out of the box for a day’s light walking I did not experience rubbing or blisters. I think in colder weather when I wear thicker socks this issue won’t be as noticeable. I haven’t worn them on serious hikes as yet so it remains to be seen if they stay comfortable, but so far, so good
I want to start that I am a big fan of Merrell and have been wearing their brand for over 8 yrs now everyday walking on cement floors at work wearing the Moab 2 hikers and love them. Thought I would try the Moab Speed just not the same for me. My foot moved around in the shoe so if there is a next time to try these shoes I would get a half size smaller than I usually get. My experience is that Merrell's do not need any breaking in; if they feel good the first time they are good. Unfortunately I took a chance ordering online, but I took a chance on the Barefoot Style Trail Glove 6 and they were fantastic so this style might not have stood a chance for their purpose.
I have been forever looking for a bit of an all purpose travel shoe to meet all my needs without having to carry multiple pairs of shoes with me -- something comfortable to walk around a city, go for hikes, and enjoy a light run in, in addition to looking good enough to wear out and about. I have found my unicorn! These shoes are perfect for everything I could need, and most importantly, they are so, so comfortable. I was really skeptical reading all the reviews that say these shoes don't need to be broken in, but lo and behold, they really don't. These are my go-to shoes, and I highly recommend them.
I purchased the Moab Speed in charcoal/altitude, size 6M. I haven't worn them hiking yet, but my initial impression is Merrell achieved a lightweight hiking shoe by combining the sole of a hiking shoe with the upper of a trail running shoe. The functional tradeoff that results is that you lose weight (yay) and also lose ankle stability. This is adequate for my needs: my personal opinion is that hiking shoes don't offer sufficient ankle stability for hiking anyway, and I purchased these to be worn walking through fields and farms. I can't speak to the durability of the shoe, yet.
I feel somewhat torn about these shoes as they have some positive qualities and other qualities that I don't like. On the plus side, the cushioning in the foot is comfortable. On the negative side, the right shoe rubs against my ankle and I don't know whether I can overcome that.I bought these particular shoes because they have a rock plate in them. I wanted the extra protection for my left foot after an injury a few years ago. However, the plate does not seem very effective as I can still feel a marble under my foot. Disappointing. Customer Service explained that the plate is only intended to prevent a stone from piercing the sole. I feel a bit skeptical about that.Finally, the toe box could be roomier. In summary, the shoes are reasonably comfortable, except for ... MoreI feel somewhat torn about these shoes as they have some positive qualities and other qualities that I don't like. On the plus side, the cushioning in the foot is comfortable. On the negative side, the right shoe rubs against my ankle and I don't know whether I can overcome that.I bought these particular shoes because they have a rock plate in them. I wanted the extra protection for my left foot after an injury a few years ago. However, the plate does not seem very effective as I can still feel a marble under my foot. Disappointing. Customer Service explained that the plate is only intended to prevent a stone from piercing the sole. I feel a bit skeptical about that.Finally, the toe box could be roomier. In summary, the shoes are reasonably comfortable, except for where they rub my ankle. I still haven't decided whether to keep them.
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Style | Low Cut |
| Fit | True To Size |
| Upper | Mesh | TPU |
| Lining | GORE−TEX Waterproof Membrane | 100% Recycled Mesh |
