Merrell Moab Rover
Reviewed by
Ianw
+782
April 13, 2017
A reasonable shoe with some disappointing aspects.
Pros
- Comfortable when new
- Looked good when new
- Durable except for lining
Cons
- Premature wear of lining made shoes uncomfortable
- Slip on wet surfaces
- Leather appearance degraded quickly
- Take a long time to dry
Fit
I have been wearing these most days for the last 18 months and they are now near the end of their useful life. Fit was OK when new and they are comfortable for everyday walking, though I prefer a boot for hiking.
Upper after 18 months wear.
Sole after 18 months wear.
Appearance
I bought them because I liked the leather appearance, but I found it quickly scuffed and discoloured so they looked old and worn after only a few months.
Close up of scuffed leather.
In the wet
Mine are not designed to be waterproof. This is a big problem as the leather soaks up water and takes days to dry. They also have quite a tendency to slip on smooth wet surfaces but grip OK in the dry.
Quality of construction
Overall the quality is good as it should be for a shoe of this price. However, the lining is miserable and has worn through in many places making the shoes rub my feet and wearing out socks fast. The result is that the life of the shoe is dictated by the lining, not the sole or upper as is usually the case. I have tried to prolong the life of the shoe by gluing a patch over the worn bits of lining but don't know how long it will last.
Worn lining.
Overall: I would not buy these shoes again.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $AU 200
