The Merrell Moab 3 are rugged, functional hiking shoes that yearn for the wilderness. While they performed excellently in all my tests, no matter the terrain, they excelled in tricky outdoor paths like slime-coated stonefalls and grassy knolls. Although I wished for a touch more ankle support, if you want serious support, you’d realistically buy the boot version, anyway. I love my Moab 3.

Pros

+Supremely comfortable

+Responsive and supportive sole

+5mm grippy lugs assist on tricky terrain