Merrell Men's Moab Adventure MOC Hiking Shoe

[Update] Everything below the line I wrote before I actually wore them for 3 (very painful) days walking around Japan. In retrospect, they’re only comfortable for casual wear. Their water resistance is a liability because they’re not breathable at all - even with wool blend socks my feet were always wet. And because they’re slip-ons they move around all the time, which leads to rubbing and blisters.As a result I now only wear these in the winter when I’m heading to the store or need to step outside for a few minutes.———-Here’s why I researched a ton and bought these shoes: I’m taking a trip for 2 weeks that will require a ton of walking around cities, and some light hiking. The trip is to a foreign country, so I’d rather take a single pair of shoes. Also, that country is Japan, where they take their shoes off a lot. So, what I needed was a pair of shoes that was comfortable enough for a lot of city walking, but also could be used for hiking, and that could easily be slipped on/off.Due to their popularity, I naturally landed with Merrell’s Jungle Mocs. Problem was, they felt like oversized clown shoes. And I tried the half size down but my toe hit the front of the shoe.So I tried these instead. SO MUCH BETTER. They feel nice and snug without being too small. They feel like a pair of sneakers and are really nice to walk in. The insoles are removable too, so I have the option of going with a pair of Super Feet insoles (which I usually need), but I may just stick with how they are out of the box because they’re that comfortable.The only think that these don’t have that Jungle Mocs do have is water resistance. But honestly, the fabric on these seems like it has some resistance. And in the end I’d rather have breathability in shoes like this anyway.UPDATE: I just wore these for half an hour in the rain to clear the wet slush off of my driveway after a snow/ice/wintry mix storm. Not only did I not slip, but my feet stayed warm and dry. To be fair though I was wearing longer pants that covered my ankles.They don’t claim to be “waterproof,” but they’re a hell of a lot better than a pair of sneakers at keeping moisture out. I’d say they’re great all weather travel & walking commuter shoes. So glad I bought them for my 2 week trip to Japan.And they’re getting even more comfortable, especially in the heel area, after a little break in period. When they were new I felt that the forward heel ridge was a little too far back, but now it feels very natural.

This is my FOURTH pair of Merrell Mocs. The three previous pairs were all Merrell Jungle Mocs. This is my first pair of the Adventure Mocs.That being said, I must admit, I'm somewhat disappointed with the quality of the new Adventure. Granted, it has a nice leather upper finish but the structural support is lacking for shoes that are touted to be "slip ons." The very first time I attempted to slide my feet into these shoes, the back of the shoes collapsed. I was rather surprised and annoyed. I removed the shoes and firmed up the back of the shoes again before attempting to put my feet in again. This time, I used my thumb as a "shoe horn" to slide my feet in.No, I did not have these types of issues with the Jungle Mocs. In fact, the back of the shoes seemed to be more reinforced than the Adventure model. I will continue to wear them but will be more careful with the back of the shoes.PROS: Nice leather uppers, incredibly comfortableCONS: Structural support is lacking

I bought these to replace an aging pair of Jungle Mocs, and they're fantastic. I really like Jungle Mocs, and I've been wearing them for over a decade. But after buying these, I don't see myself ever going back.First, as most people will tell you, the weak point of the Jungle Moc is the outer sole. They tend to wear out quickly. The Moab Adventure Moc has a Vibram outsole, and while I've only had these shoes for a few months, my experience with decades of Vibram soled-shoes is that they are long wearing and durable.Second, the Vibram sole is both comfortable and grippy. Great upgrade.Third, the shoe itself is slightly snugger than the standard Jungle Moc. I like the more secure fit, and I think it feels great.Finally, I think the shoe has good styling and is overall quite comfortable. It's a great shoe for walking, with enough grippiness to be used in some casual outdoor adventures.

I have purchased several pairs of Merrell shoes for work and am always impressed with the durability and comfort of their shoes. They fit true to size and require very little "break-in" time. My previous purchase was the Jungle Moc and one of the first things I noticed was that the sole was narrow and my ankle had a tendency to roll at times over uneven terrain. When it came time to buy another pair, I decided on the Moab Adventure Moc due to it's wider sole. Additionally, I occasionally work in wet environments and needed a slip resistant sole. These shoes were exactly what I needed. They are very stable and the Vibram sole has performed well when there is water on the floors. Hopefully this pair will be as durable as the others I've purchased.

I've had these shoes for about 2 weeks now and I can say I'm quite happy with their comfort. I'm coming from a pair of Merrell Jungle Mocs in the same size and these fit as expected. They felt a bit narrow out of the box, but that could be that the shoes they are replacing were about a year and a half old and well stretched out. One big difference is with the fabric bit at the opening, they are more difficult to slip on without that bit rolling down and getting pinched behind my heel than were the all-leather Jungle Mocs. I've got to reach down and pry that bit out. So not *quite* a true slip-on shoe, and it's hard to see that getting better as the shoes break in.

Totally like that I don't have to deal with shoelaces. The fit is a little loose, but that could be to the thin socks I've been wearing. However, standing in these for long duration can get quite irritating. My one issue really is the shoe tongue is cut a little longer where it actually digs into the top of my foot. Overall, I like this pair of shoes as a quick wear to run about for errands.