Merrell Men's Moab 3 Hiking Boot, Walnut, 11.5

Before I purchased this shoe on Amazon, I had been trying on different brands and styles of shoes at various stores. I knew I wanted something built with good materials that would last me several years, look good with a variety of different clothing options, and work well for a wide variety of activities including hiking, working out, walking around all day, etc., and also at a good price. I'm not a fan of spending tons of money on several different pairs of shoes tailored to each individual activity. I found a pair of these at a store and really liked how they looked and fit. My foot fits well in the size I purchased, and there is some arch support as well, but not overpowering. I've never has a pair of Merrell's before, but they're known for good quality and these shoes look and feel like good quality. They have real leather, thick tractiony soles, an agressive look, and tons of color options. I've worn them for a couple of weeks and they feel great. The best part was the price. At the store I tried them on at, they cost $120. Then I checked on Amazon and they had my size for under $60. I noticed the price was different depending on size, and possibly color, with some of them costing as much as $120. I'm not sure why this is. You might want to select different options before purchasing to see if one size or color is a better price. They are also probably a bit heavy for people that want something really light for running or working out, but for me it just makes my workout a little more challenging. It's not supposed to be easy, right? Other than that, there were a couple of other little issues I should mention. For some reason, the shoe I got looked like a lighter shade than what was pictured. Then I held the shoe up next to the picture, and they looked the same color. It may be that the pictures were taken under different lighting conditions that made them seem a bit darker, I don't know, but I've seen other reviews that say the color is different, and I thought so too until I held them right next to each other. A trick of the mind. The last issue is size, and this is the most important. I'm glad I tried them on at a store first, because I generally wear a 10-1/2, sometimes an 11. At the store I needed an 11-1/2, but they fit perfectly! I ordered an 11-1/2, and again they fit perfectly. So I would probably order one size large if you want them to fit. On a last note, I liked these so much that I ordered another pair of a different color. I felt like these were such a great shoe at such a great price, it was well worth it to have a second pair. These will probably last me a good 10 years between the two.

Excelente calidad losncompre a un precio muy bajo , creo que me durarán años , materiales muy buenos , la suela excelente muy comodos

Great pair of non GTX hiking shoes. After two attempts at Salomom found their shape too narrow. I wear 11 and bought 11.5 US. Yes, you still need half size bigger, but it is to be expected with thick socks. The shoe is wide (perhaps too wide) but confortable, laces can be tied to remove any slack width. Vibrame sole traction is on a par if not greater than the Salomon one. I also think the type of shoe is better for the hot Australian summer. The only drawback is the shoes are bulky and feel bigger than the size but i would still recommend buying a pair.

RECOMENDABLE

Great support and fit. Feels like my foot is in a glove rather than a shoe. The souls are thick and I expect the shoe will last me a great long time