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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX Wide: roomy fit
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The Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX Wide puts a roomier fit into a lighter, trainer-like boot. Amazon highlights ankle-high waterproof protection in a roomy fit, with a leather and TPU upper, a mesh lining, a polyurethane insole, a rubber sole and a listed weight of 454 g. In our wide-feet guide, it is the lightest option and the one closest to a trail shoe.
- Fit (as listed)
- Wide, roomy fit
- Upper
- Leather and TPU
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Lining
- Mesh
In its favour
- The listing describes ankle-high waterproof protection in a roomy fit, with Wide in the title.
- Listed as waterproof and lightweight with all weather grip as special features.
- Moderate cushioning with a foam insole is listed, comfortable on hard tracks.
Good to know
- The listed weight of 454 g looks like a placeholder figure, so check with Merrell.
- A softer, lighter boot gives less protection on sharp rock than a leather mountain boot.
Our take
Listed features
Special features are given as waterproof, lightweight and all-weather grip. Cushioning is moderate, the insole is foam and PU, and the fit to size sentiment is recorded as good. The season field says autumn, though a mesh-lined boot suits three seasons.
The listing does not name the outsole compound or tread pattern. The platform height field reads 5 inches, which likely refers to the boot height rather than the sole.
Wide, light and waterproof
Most wide-fit walking boots are heavy leather models. A wide version of a light mid gives people with broad feet a different option for summer paths, coastal trails and dog walks where a full leather boot would feel like overkill.
The mesh lining with a Gore-Tex membrane should breathe better than a leather lining, and the boot should need little or no break-in. The trade-off is durability and support compared with leather on rough ground.
Moab Speed 2 Wide against the Mondello GTX and Tatra II
The Meindl Mondello GTX also offers more forefoot room through a Comfort fit sole, with a suede and mesh upper. It suits walkers who want a European brand with a similar light feel.
The Hanwag Tatra II GTX in 2E width is a full leather boot with a leather lining. Choose it for winter and rough terrain, and the Moab Speed 2 Wide for lighter use.
Care and who should look elsewhere
Rinse mud off the mesh, let the boots dry naturally, and reproof the outer when water stops beading. Avoid putting them in a washing machine, which can harm the membrane.
Walkers who carry heavy loads or walk off path in winter will want a sturdier boot. Those with narrow heels might find the roomy fit loose at the back.
Verdict
The Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX Wide is a good choice for walkers with broad feet who want a light, waterproof mid for paths and everyday hikes. For a European alternative with forefoot room, try the Meindl Mondello GTX, and for rougher terrain the leather Hanwag Tatra II GTX in 2E width is sturdier.
Compared with alternatives in: Best walking boots for wide feet
Amazon listing title: Merrell Men's Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot, Asphalt 1, 11.5 Wide