Merrell Men's Moab Polar Waterproof Winter Boot

4.5 out of 5 stars 988 ratings
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76.54025
7.574125.5
87.541.526
8.584226.5
98.54327
9.5943.527.5
109.54428
10.51044.528.5
1110.54529
11.5114629.5
1211.546.530
12.5124730.5
1312.54831
14134932
15145033
16155134

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100% Leather and textile
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Sole material
Synthetic
Shaft height
6.5 Inches

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  • Winter-ready hiker in high silhouette featuring protective shell bootie and color-blocked cage overlays
  • M-Select DRY treatment
  • EVA midsole and footbed
  • M-Select ICE GRIP outsole
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14 x 10 x 5 inches; 1.6 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ J21147
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2014
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Merrell
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HUTDB50
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 988 ratings

Product Description

The waterproof upper fights snow and slush in this mid-height boot from Merrell.

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Customers find these winter boots extremely comfortable with good ankle support and praise their quality, noting they hold up well in Colorado mountain conditions. The boots effectively keep feet dry and warm in snowy conditions, and are suitable for various winter activities including hiking and shoveling snow. They appreciate the fit, though some mention they run smaller in width, and consider them good value for money.

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246 customers mention "Comfort"215 positive31 negative

Customers find these boots extremely comfortable with a supportive fit around the ankle, and one customer mentions they are suitable for temperatures as low as 33 degrees F.

"...I have bought 4 pairs of these, they look nice and are comfortable but allow me to stay safe at work." Read more

"...want to hike for miles and miles in these, but they are comfortable when worn all day long--so long as you keep the mileage down...." Read more

"...boot all day five to six times a week and can't remember a more comfortable, warmer boot. I've worn Danners, Asolos, Rocky, and other Merrels...." Read more

"...Traction. These have Merrell's "Ice Grip" sole. It's softer and stickier than a summer boot, and one definitely notices the difference,..." Read more

235 customers mention "Warmth"213 positive22 negative

Customers find these boots keep feet warm in snowy conditions, with good insulation and dry feet, and one customer mentions they perform well down to zero degrees.

"...in the snow for the past two days and these things have kept my feet warm and dry...." Read more

"...day five to six times a week and can't remember a more comfortable, warmer boot. I've worn Danners, Asolos, Rocky, and other Merrels...." Read more

"...when I can come inside from time to time, and certainly much warmer than summer boots, but definitely not best in class...." Read more

"...The boots are very warm with a single layer of normal weight sock...." Read more

229 customers mention "Boot quality"221 positive8 negative

Customers find these boots to be of excellent quality, describing them as great winter and hiking footwear.

"...For the money, I will say these are the best winter hiking boots you can buy." Read more

"...While the Moabs are in some ways very good boots, and certainly up to a number of wintertime needs, they are not in the same league as the Baltoros...." Read more

"...You get what you pay for, right? Bottom line. Great boots. Comfortable. Warm (in cold weather)...." Read more

"...hours at a time with only athletic non-winter socks underneath, had great traction in snow and ice, and kept my feet dry..." Read more

117 customers mention "Build quality"96 positive21 negative

Customers find these boots well-made, noting they hold up well in Colorado mountain conditions and during various activities.

"...Fit and finish. These appear (as expected from Merrell) very well made...." Read more

"...These boots are excellent. They are very comfortable and very durable. They grip the ground (in the snow) very well...." Read more

"...They're just a good all around winter boot with great construction, great comfort, great warmth (considering the design), and pretty good looks...." Read more

"...They seem to be holding up well after a season of use and look forward to having these boots" Read more

108 customers mention "Waterproof"95 positive13 negative

Customers find these boots waterproof, keeping feet dry through snow and rain.

"...Water resistance. The claim of "waterproof" seems to be a tad exaggerated...." Read more

"...Also the boots are very waterproof. I stepped into a large slushy puddle, and my heart sunk, but my feet stayed dried. Yippee." Read more

"...it snows fairly often and it just stacks up, and these boots kept my feet dry walking through the deep snow...." Read more

"...-Waterproofing has been great -Relatively attractive -Comfortable to wear all day outdoors Cons:..." Read more

70 customers mention "Snow protection"65 positive5 negative

Customers find these boots excellent for winter activities, particularly in snow and mud conditions, with one customer noting they maintain normal stride on icy paths.

"...4 pairs of these, they look nice and are comfortable but allow me to stay safe at work." Read more

"...They are adequate for working around the property when I can come inside from time to time, and certainly much warmer than summer boots, but..." Read more

"...I've had these boots for a year. For me, they're everyday use boots and i've also done some hiking with them in the snow, and worked outside long..." Read more

"...Not only do they work for hiking but are great for snowy days at work and around the house or possibly even muddy conditions...." Read more

68 customers mention "Value for money"63 positive5 negative

Customers find these boots to be a great value, with one mentioning they offer high quality for the price.

"...These are very nice boots for the price ($55 at purchase). 400 gram isolation, and great grip in about a foot of snow...." Read more

"...And the boot is worth 2x-4x listed price. It is quality not usually seen in today's throwaway market...." Read more

"...To me it is worth the money. When wearing for the first time you may feel it is not fitting properly as it has not broken in...." Read more

"...Sometimes you pay the price for comfort and these boots were worth every penny." Read more

260 customers mention "Fit"171 positive89 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the boots' fit, with some finding them perfect while others report they run smaller in width and are a bit tight in the mid-foot area.

"...Snug around the mid-foot area and the heel with ample room in the toebox...." Read more

"...I bought a half size larger than I usually wear and they fit perfectly. They go on and come off easily, and there was hardly any break-in period...." Read more

"...Also, if your boots are laced too tight or the fit is too constricting, you impede blood flow to your foot, which will also make your feet cold...." Read more

"...There is ample room in the foot portion of my boot, but snug as well keeping my foot in place for good hiking posture...." Read more

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  • Brian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good work boot
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
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    I have a job that requires me to have shoes that grip well since I work around water. These get wet, and sit in the sun and banged up pretty good. I have bought 4 pairs of these, they look nice and are comfortable but allow me to stay safe at work.
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  • Shawn OConnell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like snow tires for your feet - Easy to clean. These will keep your feet warm and dry.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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    I received these boots as a Christmas present from my wife, so I guess I've only had them a week now. While I haven't spent a whole lot of time in these, I felt it necessary to take to Amazon to review them. These boots are so great! I live in California, so not a whole lot of snow, but the day after I got them I decided to take a brand new pair of boots and use them for some very muddy work excavating dirt from my front yard. They were absolutely caked in mud, but a hose-off and scrubbing from a bristle brush and they looked like brand new again. The next day and the day after I repeated the process and each time they ended up looking like I just removed them from the box.

    Fast-forward to this weekend, when we took a trip north to find some snow. I've been trudging around in the snow for the past two days and these things have kept my feet warm and dry. I've never had a pair of shoes offer so much traction in snow and mud, it's like I'm wearing snow tires on my feet. I can't say enough for these shoes, they're my favorite Christmas present and I'm sure they'll continue to perform for years to come.

    Comfort - I wear a size 9.5 and have slim feet, that seems to be important to whether you find these shoes comfortable or not. For me, I'm not sure that I would want to hike for miles and miles in these, but they are comfortable when worn all day long--so long as you keep the mileage down. Also, double-knotting the laces is important, if the laces get too loose your calves/shins will start to knock around in the upper portion, and they'll rub you in all the wrong ways. Keeping these laced tight (but not too tight) is key to making sure that they stay comfortable.

    Breathability - These don't breathe, they're snow boots that are advertised as waterproof (though they're not--not really). Make sure you keep that in mind, these will be on the shelf all summer long, they would be inappropriate for use in the summer months unless you live in Alaska or the North Pole.
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  • Richard G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding winter boot.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
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    After wearing this boot for a month this is now my new winter boot. I wear this boot all day five to six times a week and can't remember a more comfortable, warmer boot. I've worn Danners, Asolos, Rocky, and other Merrels. I've worn them through all seasons in several countries and no other boot that I have worn, with the exception of my Rockys, have seemed so good after a month.

    These boots are probably the most comfortable I have ever worn. The ankle support in the Moabs are very stiff which is exactly what I want in a hiking boot when traversing uneven terrain with a pack. Snug around the mid-foot area and the heel with ample room in the toebox. I haven't needed to wear heavy socks yet as the temperatures haven't receded below freezing in the Midatlantic US at this time but, with 400 grams of insulation and really good light weight socks out there I do not expect that I will need them. As long as you are moving these boots should keep your feet as warm as you would need them. If you will be sitting in a hunting blind for hours I would not wear these but that is what my Rockys are for with 1200 grams of insulation. I generally wear a size 10 but purchased these in 10.5 and I am glad I did.

    Only time will tell if they hold up to the wear and tear that I will put them through but I have no reason to believe that they will do anything except exceed my expectations just like my Merrel Sawtooths from 2006.

    I do not recommend these boots for summer wear as I think they would be too hot. For the money, I will say these are the best winter hiking boots you can buy.
    19 people found this helpful
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  • vermontboy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adequate for some uses
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016
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    I purchased a pair of these boots when on sale as a potential replacement for my aging (nine year old) North Face Baltoros, which are no longer manufactured. While the Moabs are in some ways very good boots, and certainly up to a number of wintertime needs, they are not in the same league as the Baltoros. Those looking for a full-fledged winter boot suitable for a day of work or play in very cold temperatures and/or snow more than a couple of inches deep will want to look further.

    Fit and finish. These appear (as expected from Merrell) very well made. They fit my somewhat narrow feet very well and comfortably although, as some others have noted, they seem to run a little small. I bought a half size larger than I usually wear and they fit perfectly. They go on and come off easily, and there was hardly any break-in period. I've worn them on all-day hikes and showshoeing trips, and no complaint with comfort.

    Warmth. Seems OK for casual use. These claim 400 gm of insulation (same as the Baltoros) but head-to-head (same temperature, same trail, same socks) they are noticeably colder. They are adequate for working around the property when I can come inside from time to time, and certainly much warmer than summer boots, but definitely not best in class.

    Water resistance. The claim of "waterproof" seems to be a tad exaggerated. Walking through rain, snow, or a slushy parking lot, they're fine. On a couple of occasions when I stepped through thin ice into a inch or so of water, however, I knew it immediately. The water didn't come gushing in, but I could certainly tell I didn't want to stand there very long.

    Traction. These have Merrell's "Ice Grip" sole. It's softer and stickier than a summer boot, and one definitely notices the difference, but other soles out there (The North Face's in particular) are better still. I wouldn't wear these boots without an additional traction aid if I expected ice.

    Height. The Moabs extend an inch or so above my ankle. Many other winter boots are two or three inches higher. Which is "better" is a matter of personal preference and intended usage; just be aware that these are fairly short as winter boots go.

    In writing this review, I debated between assigning three stars or four. I ultimately settled on four stars because with the right expectations (causal use around town, not absurdly cold, not walking through deep snow, water, or on ice) these could be very good or even excellent boots. If you're looking for a boot that will stand up to more demanding tasks, however, you will want to look further.
    27 people found this helpful
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  • Pork Chop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and sensational for snow-showing
    Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2020
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    Very, very light...feather-weight .... ideal for winter and exercising ... very affordable also, and air tight from
    moisture.
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  • pietro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eccezionali.
    Reviewed in Italy on September 22, 2016
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    Le avevo comperate qualche anno fa e ora si sono consumate. Ci vado a caccia su tutti i tipi di terreno, sassi, fango, pioggia, neve, ghiaccio ed erba bagnata. Non mi hanno mai "tradito". Sono un po' freddoloso e con tanti altri tipi di scarponi avevo sempre i piedi freddi. Con questi ho fatto bingo. Piedi sempre asciutti e caldi, soprattutto leggeri, per cui ne ho ricomperato un altro paio, prima che quello attuale mi abbandonano del tutto. Possono non piacere le rifiniture in giallo, ma non si può avere tutto dalla vita... ci sono anche di colore diverso (sempre lo stesso modello) ma il prezzo è due volte e mezzo di più. Conclusione: rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo, le consiglio.
    puntuale la consegna.
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  • Zemelek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Taille bien, belle chaussures de randonnée
    Reviewed in France on March 3, 2017
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    Offert à mon frère pour noël, car il en voulait une paire. Il les trouve sobres comme il les voulait.
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  • sebastien
    5.0 out of 5 stars bonnes chaussures
    Reviewed in France on December 5, 2014
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    Testées en conditions. Bien étanches. Bonne adhérence. Elles sont bien finies.
    Je recommande ces bottes par temes humide ou neige.
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  • Kodiak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chaudes, étanches et confortables
    Reviewed in France on January 24, 2017
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    Ces chaussures sont particulièrement chaudes et étanches. Elles sont confortables et donnent une impression de robustesse.
    A vérifier dans le temps.
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