rabbit.reviews82Consensus score
How strongly 5 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Hook-and-loop A/C closure makes it easy for kids to put on independently
- Waterproof construction with Vibram-style outsole for reliable traction
- Can be resoled — exceptional durability for a kids' boot
Skip it if
- Heavier than low-cut alternatives at 1 lb 3.7 oz
- Traction struggles in deep mud compared to more aggressive lugs
- Hook-and-loop closure may not provide as precise a fit as laces for older kids
“I got a pair of Merrell Moab Mid boots last May and they have served me well for 40 miles on the Colorado Trail and others. I'm 68, and was amazed how well they fit and how well they did on rough trails.”r/AppalachianTrail
What owners love
- Hook-and-loop A/C closure makes it easy for kids to put on independently
- Waterproof construction with Vibram-style outsole for reliable traction
- Can be resoled — exceptional durability for a kids' boot
- Merrell Moab line praised across Reddit, Good Housekeeping, and Switchback Travel as the best value hiking boot
The recurring gripe
- Heavier than low-cut alternatives at 1 lb 3.7 oz
- Traction struggles in deep mud compared to more aggressive lugs
- Hook-and-loop closure may not provide as precise a fit as laces for older kids