Merrell

Buyer's Guides

Moab 3

Construction: Suede leather and mesh upper; Vibram TC5+ outsole; Merrell Air Cushion in heel. / Use case: Day hiking, light backpacking, casual outdoor wear; not technical scrambling or thru-hiking specialty.

84/100

Moab 3 Gore-Tex

Use case: Wet-trail daily hiker; field photography, creek crossings, rainforest trips, snow-shoulder season. / Outsole: Vibram TC5+ rubber; good wet rock and root grip without specialized lugs.

81/100

Trail Glove

Use case: Minimalist trail running, barefoot transition, daily wear for committed minimalist runners. / Stack: Thin Vibram outsole over low-stack EVA; ~12-16mm total depending on generation.

74/100

Moab 2 Siren

Popularity: Growing gorpcore favorite, largely invisible in mainstream sneaker circles / Comfort: Proven Moab 2 platform with EVA foam and Air Cushion heel

74/100

Moab Speed

Use case: Fast day hiking and mixed-terrain summer use; not a backpacking workhorse. / Versus Moab 3: Lighter, more breathable, less ankle structure, less durable; cushion is similar.

74/100

Moab Speed 2

Popularity: Active in gorpcore; sparse mainstream sneaker-thread momentum. / Comfort: Generally praised for cushioning and out-of-box comfort.

69/100

Moab Mesa Luxe

Best use: Everyday city wear, travel, and light trails with hiker styling / Materials: Suede, nubuck, and mesh upper on a Vibram outsole

68/100

Hydro Moc

Use case: Camp shoe, river crossings, post-hike recovery, beach, travel slip-on; not a primary daily walker. / Construction: Single-piece molded EVA; no separate sole, no laces.

66/100

Agility Peak 5

Popularity: Popular among trail runners, zero presence in sneaker culture. / Comfort: Good cushioning with rock plate, but dead foam and heel slip issues.

64/100

Jungle Moc

Popularity: Sparse core-sneaker traction; stronger utility-community chatter. / Comfort: Frequently praised for all-day support and easy step-in.

64/100

Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex

Popularity: Active hiking-community discussion; limited sneaker-scene momentum. / Comfort: Praised for out-of-box comfort and running-shoe-like cushioning.

62/100