I recently made the purchase of the Moab Gor-tex XCR. I decided on the cool Beluga colour. They were on sale, and felt better on my feet than the other Merrel shoes. I think these look great in shorts or jeans. I used them this past Saturday in a heavy downfall. My jeans were soaked through, but the shoes stayed dry. They feel cool on the inside after you take them off, but had no signs of water entry thanks to the gor-tex inner liner. On Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend, I wore these in the Greater Vancouver area for a hike on a beautiful, sunny and warm day after the heavy rainfall. I decided to wear hiking shorts and a long sleeve shirt. I had my friends and family comment on how stylish these looked. That's the bonus on top of how comfortable these multi-sport shoes are! On my short 5km hike, I found the tread extremely grippy with secure footing each step in the wetter stuff, and also in the drier loose stuff. My foot stayed secure with the six shoelace loops. I had no pressure points what so ever. They feel extremely light, and make light hiking a joy and a breeze. Needless to say, the sunny weather combined with these cadillacs on my feet, made me a happy camper, so to speak :o) I would recommend these shoes for walking, trails, hiking, light jogging, and for the gym even! Only harcore road runners may want to stick to a running only type shoe. So far, these are the best all around shoe I have ever purchased and worn! Thanks Merrell.

I purchased a pair August 2010. Shoes are extremely comfortable and have great support. Shoes have had light use, as I live in an area where there is minimal access to walking/ hiking so the shoes have primarily been used for vacations. Exterior and soles are in excellent condition, however the interior black fabric has worn through at the back and side, exposing the material underneath. I've never had this issue in any type of sports related shoe before. For example, I play tennis twice a week, but despite heavy use, tennis shoes will wear on the exterior and soles before any interior wear. Very disppoiting, as I expect the interior materials will now start to rapidly deteriorate with the black fabric having worn through. Would not recommend these shoes due to this wear issue.

This is my third pair of Merrell's and they don't disappoint. We do a lot of hiking and they hold up very well and always remain comfortable.They are also good as an every day shoe. I haven't had a chance to try them out in wet conditions but I am not worried.

My first time out with these shoes I hiked 15kms through Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. I was afraid they might cause blisters since I hadn't broken them in first but that wasn't the case. I did buy the mens 7 as the store didn't have the color I wanted in the womens. They were comfortable for the whole 4 hrs of hiking! I've always loved Merrell and will continue to shop for them. They were rather dirty/dusty at the end and I wish I knew what the best way is to clean them???

I am on my third pair of these shoes. The first pair was bought as a comfortable work shoe that would cushion my feet on concrete. The second pair were used for more of what they were designed for, the trails. When we rescued a dog we started putting lots of miles on in the woods. That pair went until I ran the heels smooth and has been relegated to yard work duty. My third pair has had some issues with creaking and leaking, but Merrell is looking after me. They will be replaced, according to customer service. I just need to get back to the store! I would like to see tougher material at the top of the heel where you slip your foot in. All three pairs wore through there. As a side note, my wife took forever to wear through a pair of Merrel Siren Sport shoes and is now into a pair of Brindles. She has been very happy with hers.