I've Worn These Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Boots for 10 Years-and They Just Went on Sale at Amazon

"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."

"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."

Ten years of frequent hiking across 17 states and 12 countries required only two pairs of hiking boots. One early pair failed within a season due to shredded mesh uppers and separating outsoles after soggy backpacking missions. The Merrell Moab line provided reliable performance across diverse terrain, from Death Valley dunes to muddy Canadian Rockies trails. The Merrell Moab 3 features a contoured footbed, air cushioning for shock absorption, and a Vibram TC5+ outsole for traction. Rubber bumpers protect toes and heels. The model has earned over 2,700 five-star Amazon ratings and appears discounted for Prime Big Deal Days.

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