PMCI - September 2021

MERRELL MOAB 2 BOOTS
A few issues back I wrote about some new super-light
Merrell boots that I’d bought for range work and the
ACCENTOR GORE-TEX MIDS have proved to be 100%
perfect for running fast and light! With a waterproof
inner to keep your feet dry and comfortable, the body
has been designed so that water can’t get in, but
moisture vapour can escape through the billions of
pores in the Gore-Tex membrane.
In addition, an Aegis antimicrobial, odour-fighting treatment
keeps your feet fresh for longer. Humidity isn’t a problem in
these breathable boots either, as a membrane keeps your
feet dry and a large bellows tongue keeps debris away from
the foot. When you encounter slippery patches after rainfall,
you’ll be thankful for two features, a mid-length cut that adds
ankle support, and a durable rubber outsole for better grip.
These have already proved time and again to have been a
GREAT purchase!
I also mentioned at the time another model with a
more traditional “outdoorsman” look and feel, the MOAB 2
MID GORE-TEX, and after such a super experience with the
ACCENTORS I decided that I’d invest in a pair of these too for
more general “EDC” use. Merrell’s second-generation Moab 2
takes the best of the original and mixes in new improvements
to create a superb feel and fit. Built on the same classic last as
the first generation, the Moab 2 boasts GORE-TEX technology
to keep your foot comfortable and dry in use on foul-weather
days on site and the Merrell M-Select FIT.ECO+ blended EVA
footbed with zonal arch and heel support just add to this high
level of comfort. A Vibram® TC5+ sole delivers unrivalled grip,
and the mid-height design of this boot provides excellent
ankle support and is combined with an improved fit to create
well-formed boot that is designed to last, and to perform.
When it comes to everyday tasks, footwear is massively
important and often overlooked in our “priority tree”, and
these new models show that you can have comfort, durability,
and a great fit all wrapped up in one great performance
package that benefits from all the very latest waterproof/
breathable technology; they also both feel light as a feather
on your feet, with a wider toebox than the more–athleticallythemed
ACCENTORS, whilst still giving great levels of
protection, support, and grip on almost any surface.
Beloved of units like the US Rangers, Merrell boots from
their outdoor line are certainly worth a look if you’re running a
“tactical athlete” set of range gear or indeed after something
that looks more “casual”; Merrell definitely still have what it
takes!
For more information on their extensive footwear range,
please check out www.merrell.com
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