Our History Today, as the global leader in outdoor active footwear with the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, Merrell is focused on merging performance, styling, and comfort to empower all people to confidently explore the outdoors.

Hiking boots and shoes billed as “waterproof” have a lining made of a waterproof membrane (most often Gore-Tex) underneath the outer shell.

We have many waterproof options in our hike category although not all of our shoes and boots are waterproof.

How to re-waterproof your (now clean) hiking boots: Grab Nikwax Fabric and Leather Proof (great for all fabric, leather or combination footwear). Shake thoroughly, then press down on the sponge applicator to break the seal. Apply the waterproofing all over your boots to ensure your feet stay nice and dry!

These may not be your long-distance or fast-and-light hiking shoes, but there is a lot to like about Merrell's flagship Moab 3. What has made this shoe so popular over the years? Most notably, it's the lightweight but planted feel, comfortable and well-padded fit, excellent durability, and attractive price point.

Merrell began in 1981 when Clark Matis and John Schweitzer left their executive positions at the Rossignol Ski Company to launch a new, more affordable, high-performance hiking boot. The pair joined forces with Randy J Merrell who was a maker of custom boots and set about designing and developing a fantastic new boot.

A: Mid is the height of the shoe only and does not refer to the waterproofness. The shoe is fully waterproof.

Work boots labeled “waterproof” provide the highest quality level of protection from liquids. Waterproof work boots do what they say, they keep water out and are leak proof, keeping your feet dry in numerous environments.

The newly updated Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (which come in men's and women's sizes) are just as good as their predecessors, offering hikers who are on a budget a no-frills, trustworthy option.

Merrell waterproof footwear is sealed from the elements so you don't have to come inside when the clouds open up. Stay out and stay dry in rain proof shoes fitted with GORE-TEX® or M Select™ DRY waterproof technology that is engineered to keep water out while retaining breathability.

With no aftercare, waterproof shoes and boots should last a couple of years but with proper care, you can make sure they keep your feet dry for many more trips after that. Correct aftercare includes regular cleaning and reproofing, if you are an avid hiker, we'd recommend reproofing 3 or 4 times a year.

Merrell is a long-time leader in hiking footwear, and their Moab Speed Low brings the much-loved Moab (above) into the modern era. The Speed Low features a lightweight and cushioned design that will appeal to day hikers and weight-conscious backpackers alike.

Hiking shoes take the best elements of hiking boots and trail runners and combine them into one. They are lighter and more comfortable than hiking boots, but generally offer the same level of protection (minus the cuff around your ankle).

Merrell is an American manufacturing company of footwear products. It was founded by Clark Matis, Randy Merrell, and John Schweizer in 1981 as a maker of high-performance hiking boots.

The oldest known shoes made of leather were found in Armenia and are believed to date back to 3500 BCE. Both of these ancient pairs of shoes were discovered in caves in the past century.

Water-resistant: able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely. Water-repellent: not easily penetrated by water, especially as a result of being treated for such a purpose with a surface coating. Waterproof: impervious to water.