text: The only reason this gets 2 stars is because they are very comfortable and do what they should do. Unfortunately these are some of the least durable shoes I've ever owned. I own 3 pairs of Merrel shoes/boots. This pair ended up lasting 5 months. The boots lasted about a year, and then the toe box started falling apart. I only wear these in winter and hadn't put them through any abuse other than regular walking, some mild hiking, and regular winter stuff. This specific pair(the moab goretex) really really disappointed me, because it only lasted 5 months. I put these through mild hiking for about 4 months, then this month on a weekend backpacking trip I took my shoes off to see that the sole of my right foot was peeling off the bottom. This happens because they just glue the wonderful vibram sole to their shoes. So many people complain about this. They get a good sole, a good waterproofing material, then they screw up by taking cheap adhesive and slapping the sole on the bottom. What's a shoe without a sole? Basically weird looking sock. So I trekked back after it had rained the night before, and had to stop contently and pull rocks, stick and chunks of mud from the wound in my boot.<br /><br />Its so sad because I really liked these shoes when I bought them. I have some moab ventilators which are much cheaper and have lasted a long time of hardship and abuse. These shoes are extremely comfortable, they are the second more comfortable shoes I own second to my asic running shoes(for real). I just don't understand why Merrell products tend to fall apart. Why did my $80 pair of moab ventilators last almost 2 years(and going) without a sign of wear, while my $100 and $130 pair of Merrells fall apart like fine china.<br /><br />As a daily shoe I wear low profile track shoes. They litterally have soles a half inch thick, the material that the shoe is made out of is so this you can see light shine through it, and these shoes last me 2 years. I put these things through hell and every other year I pay another $75 for a new pair because I know they're gonna last. So why can't merrell make this thick hardy shoe last for more than 6 months?<br /><br />I really wish I could stick with merrell, especially after buying many pairs from this company. I know I can probably talk to their warranty department, but at this rate I'll probably talk to them on the phone more than my own mother. Its about durability, and having a go to pair of boots/shoes that can take on any adventures that I seek. I can't have a pair of shoes/boots break when I'm 40 miles from civilization. I'm not going to call the warranty department and ask them to ship a pair of boots to the middle of a national forest, nor am I willing to call them every few months. Its not acceptable. I will be buying a pair of vasque brand boots as they are labeled with a year warranty, and they are a complete leather exterior, they also have the highest rating on outdoor gear labs. I wish Merrell made footwear like they used to, its a shame.