Perfect shoes for hiking, but not for me:(
345355
Great shoes for hiking! Keep my ankles safe from twisting! Had 19miles hike in one day and didn't even get a blister! Love them!
Updating my review: Unfortunately, I got issues wearing those shoes after the second hike. I've got very sharp pain in my Achilles tendon. The rest of my shoes never caused me such a problem. I believe it's more likely anatomical problem.. It's a great shoes still, but just sad that I can not wear them for hiking any more:( it hurts right on I wear them.
2895796
I love the color, but these are not the best shoes for rugged hiking, such as rocky or steep trails as the shoe is a softer make. They're great for walking, biking, everyday use. The material is breathable (thin) and hence is not a protective barrier. But, they're nice!
1940086
I've owned a lot of different styles/brands of hiking shoes in the past, and these are some of the most comfortable, waterproof, and breathable shoes around.  Like the title says, these would be the perfect low-top hiking shoe if not for one thing, they are slippery death traps on wet rocks (which is ironic considering they are waterproof).

I have a pair of Salomon trail running shoes as well as a pair of LL Bean Mid-weight hiking boots.  Both of these perform admirably on wet rocks (as did my previous pair of Oboz low-top hiking shoes).  These Merrell Moab's perform significantly worse than any other hiking boots I've owned on wet rocks.

I hike mostly in the Mid-Atlantic, but have taken trips up-and-down the east coast.  I really do love the fit, comfort, and overall performance of these shoes in dry conditions.  Its a shame they perform so poorly when wet.
632602
The problem is when I get the right size, it is a little narrow in the toes and if I get the larger size, my feet will move around in the shoes too much which will lead to a poor performance on tricky terrain.

I have decided to buy the right size , yes "The Narrow one" , but to avoid injuring my feet i have made a hack I am sharing it with everyone ;)

http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-In-tight-hiking-shoes/

Have a nice hiking ;)
4841610
My shoes are mostly merrell's.  Even my chiropractor recommends them--the ones that have good support.  The clogs and hiking shoes are A-one.  Watch out for the models where Merrells has stepped out of its area of expertise to try to be more "stylish."  I haven't tried them, but think I would be disappointed
313630
I had tried these shoes at REI 7 1/2 which fit great, but they didn't have side 8 I usually buy my hiking shoes a 1/2 side bigger. Due to after a long hike your foot expands. Well I worn then for the first day to work with regular socks but the inside of my ankle bone would hurt, it would get rub by the fold inside the shoe. I place a Band-Aid over the ankle but there was not much change, the ankle still hurt. I loosely tied the shoe and not use the top eyelets hooks. That help a bit, in general the fit was very comfortable except for the rubbing on the ankle. The color was okay though they look like a dark grey in the picture, however they are a bit bluish. I needed hiking shoes before the weekend and my plan was to hike over 22 miles. I know 1 to 2 days was not much time to break-in new hiking shoes. I was taking my beat-up old worn hiking shoes as a backup just in case my ankles began to hurt with the these new shoes. On the day of the hike, I use thick hiking socks, didn't use the top hooks on the shoes and kept the shoe a little bit loose. The shoe was very comfortable on the trails, my ankles where not getting rub, I believe the hiking socks help, on the style of the shoe it was the best looking hiking shoes on the trail. But after 20 miles I think everybody feet where hurting it didn't matter how broken in the shoe was or how old or new the shoe was, your feet are just going to hurt. My ankles did not hurt, but my toes did and that was after 20 miles. No blisters, no cuts, just stress on the tips of my toes. I been on strenuous hikes before and with different brands of hiking shoes that bruise my toes, this was not an issue with my new hiking shoe, all in all i can say they are the best hiking shoes I ever had and now that I had broken them in, I am happy to say I going to keep them.
3375676
Not a great fit for my narrow feet.  New Balance is making it hard to remain loyal customer as I have been for years.  Needing trail-type shoe and keep searching.  This one didn't fit my feet, and appearance would be great if you were a man and liked pink.  Sorry, but that's how they looked to me.  Have had other NB and Clarks for hiking, so do have other shoes for reference.  Had to return these and keep searching for a narrow outdoor shoe that fits and also has enough cushioning to last on long hikes.  Was hopeful upon reading reviews, but this pair didn't work for me.
36454
I wear an 81/2 and they fit just fine.  I like the look and the support of these shoes.  However, if you go off the beaten path while hiking-- the fabric tears pretty easily.  So, I would not recommend them for hiking shoes.  If you  walk sidewalks, should last longer.  For the price, I expected greater longevity.  Regretfully, will not re-order.
3536262
definitely not the feel i was looking for - really enjoyed the lone peak 2.5s for long hikes, even with a heavy pack, unfortunately my pair got snagged off my porch (city living!). i run in the Altra One 2.5 - both 2.5s (One and Lone Peak) models have a fantastically roomy toe-box and flexible upper that give the toes and midfoot room to spread. this was not at all the feel of the LP3s. these reminded me of hoka's i've tried, and the additional height on the outsole gave them a less stable feel for my wobbly ankles. fortunately was able to find one last pair of LP 2.5s in my size, going back to those.
1035681
This boot had to be returned as I have wide feet that tend to swell in the afternoon and though the footbed was really comfortable and the shoe is on the lighter side for a hiking shoe, I was unable to close the zipper on top. I thought about keeping them but realized that my feet would swell a bit more with hiking all day and I would not be able to close the zipper at all. Especially if I put on thicker trail socks.

So I returned these and I am going to now look for a similar shoe with laces so that I have a bit more allowance for socks and thicker/wider feet.
4325329
I love these shoes!!! they are super comfortable. My only concern was how narrow they are to the front..had a lot of toe jamming whil go down hills...was really a burn.. If it was not so narrow would have definitely given it 5 Stars.

I recommend buying a half size bigger. you won't regret it. My hiking body did that and worked like a charm. no complaints from him

as for me don't think i can use them for they're intended purpose, which is to do some really rigorous trails..half way in and my feet are on fire..I gotta walk like a hippo on heels :(
2950321
I took these on a trip to Costa Rica. I wanted an comfortable open sandal that gave more support & fit than just regular flip flops. When they arrived, i tried them on and they were so great! I loved the feel and comfort on my feet. The arch support was good. Once in Costa Rica, I decided to wear these on a beach stroll. I was mostly walking on sand and figured these would be fine if they got a little wet because isn't that what they're for?

Well, once wet, my feet were slipping and sliding around in them. I tightened the straps a little more but all that did was rub on my skin and I basically had welts from them where the straps touch the skin, mostly on the sides on my feet. No matter how I adjusted the straps, I felt like I couldn't find the right way to wear these. They weren't for me. Too bad I can't return them. For me, they were a waste of $.
1565914
Wish I could have tried these on before I bought them. Took them on a hiking trip with me and the heels of my feet were killing me by the end of it. There is too much rubber or something underneath. Was brutal going down hills with them. Wish I could return them for another shoe but sadly I took them on the trail already.
2840642
I really wanted to love these for hiking! Seemed like a great value for a multipurpose hiking boot. I'm normally a size 9 and ordered size 9; they fit length and width, but I experienced the mid-toe area pinching other reviewers noted. I ordered a size up... 9 1/2 and the issue actually became worse.
740411
The shoes would be very comfortable if they fit correct.  I would normally wear about size 12-12.5, but most shoes don't make half sizes above 12, so I went with the 13 like I always have in hiking boots.  13's give me a bit of space, enough for thick socks and feet swelling.  These were just too small though.  I tired 14's but they were much too large.
4138220
I love, love, love these sandals.  However, I had to return them.  They felt wonderful on my feet and they looked amazing...except for one thing - after adjusting the straps to fit (so that my big toe quit turning blue and my foot was not asleep), the buckle ended up on top of my foot!  You see, I have a very "thick" foot, or perhaps it's a high arch.  Whatever it is, the only issue I've had with shoes up until these, is that I find it impossible to fit my foot through the ankle of pull-on boots.

I went to a shoe store that sells Chacos, thinking that perhaps the sandals I received were just not made right.  Nope!  The shoes in the shoe store fit the same way.  The shoe salesman said, "Well, I guess Chacos are just not for you!"  Unfortunately, I think he's right.  I wish Chaco would make a wide (or should that be "thick") version, as I would definitely buy them, if they did.
3264767
I can't tell if these fit me how they're supposed to fit. I am a women's 8 (with a wide foot but I usually buy non-wide shoes), and bought a size 6 big kid. I love the color! I walk/hike a lot, hate wearing flip flops, but realize my feet need to breathe. After taking a short 3 mile walk, my feet started to hurt. I'm not sure if I still am not used to the shoes, the straps felt like they wanted to give my feet blisters, but they didn't actually give me blisters. There's a good 1/2 inch to 1 inch of shoe from my big toe to the edge of the shoe. What is annoying is the tightening strap that hangs out from behind and gets stepped all over.. Overall very happy.