The Merrell Moab 3 are, without a doubt, some of the best hiking shoes I’ve ever tested. The super-grippy soles with 5mm lugs meant I never slipped, even on a slimy rock path, and the arch support helped my feet feel rejuvenated even on longer hikes. On top of that, the shoes are gorgeous, aren’t they?
I knocked off half a star because the ankle cushioning is a little too cushioned (to the point of making me feel more unsupported), but if you need serious ankle support, you’d be buying the boot version anyway, right? I personally am not overly fussed about ankle support — I wear my boots if I’m feeling unsteady.
