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Huckberry x Merrell Moab 3 Smooth GTX

For years the Merrell Moab was a go-to boot and although it has been updated over time, it seems to have fallen out of favor.

Huckberry has teamed up with Merrell to offer a version of the MOAB in Aluminum, which looks kind tannish. The only issue the tactical user should have are the Blue laces, but that’s an easy fix.

Features:

-Super breathable GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane

-Uppers made from full-grain leather and breathable mesh

-Non-marking Vibram® TC5+ outsole delivers an all-around balance of grip, traction, durability, and flexibility

-Bellows tongue keeps out debris

-Toe cap for ultimate protection

-Breathable mesh lining, laces, and webbing all made entirely from recycled materials

-Kinetic Fit™ ADVANCED removable contoured footbed with reinforced heel cushioning

-Molded nylon arch shank

-Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability

-Super Rebound Compound provides durable shock absorption in the heel to help reduce torque and allow for a smooth transition into the midfoot

huckberry.com/store/merrell/category/p/71991-moab-smooth-gtx-exclusive

7 Responses to “Huckberry x Merrell Moab 3 Smooth GTX”

  1. Adam says:

    Funny I don’t wear mine anymore either due to laziness. Low rise danners are so much easier to put on and take off.

  2. Sasquatch says:

    They kept making changes to the MOAB that no one was asking for, and eventually people went and found other footwear. There’s a lesson in there somewhere, I’m sure.

    • Jeremy says:

      That’s pretty much the Merrell business model. See the Trail Glove line.

    • James says:

      Have two pair of the iteration 3-4 years ago that collect dust other than mowing the yard, just tired of the hotspots from the softer sole. Yokotas have been much better, but a little more ” approach” than hiker. I think it was Mike Glover that was talking about a lot of guys switching due to mud retention and tile floors .

  3. Mike says:

    My issues were less the quality or changes; it’s always “find the shoe/last that fits your feet.” For me, Keen just fits better. I’ve had various Moab variants either issued or purchased, but over time I tend to wear the Keens I’ve bought more. Except Keen has an issue with soles delaminating, so I keep a tube of Shoe Goo handy.

  4. Ben says:

    I stopped buying merrells because they seemed to fall apart faster than any ofy other outdoor shoes (especially the moab line). Too bad too. I loved the moab ventilators for a few weeks until they were trashed.

  5. Luis Renato Campos says:

    When they changed the toe box for a more narrow shape, they loosed me as a customer, as that was one of the main features of the Merrel Moab for me.
    Now, Merrel Moab is a tight fit shoe at toe box that is very unconfortable over longer periods of time and the general quality slowly went down too.