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Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

The world's best-selling hiking boot for a reason — fits a wide range of feet and handles most conditions at an accessible price. Wirecutter has recommended it for nine years running.

$110-$150
Pros
  • Most popular hiking boot in the world — fits a wide variety of foot shapes
  • Wirecutter-recommended for 9 consecutive years
  • Accessible price point compared to premium leather alternatives
  • Waterproof construction handles most trail conditions
Cons
  • Not ideal for very technical terrain or heavy pack loads
  • Less durable long-term than all-leather premium boots
  • Midsole cushioning compresses over time with heavy use
  • Not resole-able like leather boots
Why we recommend it

The Moab is the Honda Civic of hiking boots: not the most exciting, but it fits almost everyone, rarely fails, and won't break the bank. For casual to moderate hikers, it's hard to beat.

Reddit user

The Moab is the most popular hiking boot/shoe in the world. It fits a lot of feet and does a good job at a lot of things that most people who hike need.