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Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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No winner on weight yet.

Compare the sourced specifications below. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis; size and included parts may differ.

Spec
Merrell Moab 3 GTX
Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX
Weight
900 g 1.98 lb · per pair (2 × 460 g); page gives half-pair weight, size not stated on page
800 g 1.76 lb · per pair (2 × 400 g), men's size not specified on page
Type
Low hiking shoe
Mid-cut hiking boot
Made for
hillwalking
speed hiking, hillwalking
Waterproof membrane
Yes, GORE-TEX
Yes, GORE-TEX
Cut
Low
Mid / high (covers the ankle)
Outsole
Vibram TC5+
Vibram TC5+
Midsole
EVA
FloatPro
Upper
leather, textile
synthetic
Fit
not stated
normal foot
List price (UK)
£144.95
£159.95

Catalogue weights; a matching weight basis has not yet been confirmed. The other specs were checked on 19 October 2026 against Alpinetrek (Merrell Moab 3 GTX) and Alpinetrek (Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX). "Not stated" means the source does not mention it, not that the shoe lacks it. List prices are the full price shown by that source, not a sale price; where sources disagree we show none.

Low hiking shoe

Choose the Merrell Moab 3 GTX if…

…you want a sturdier sole and more protection than a trail runner for day hikes and lighter backpacking, without the weight of a boot.

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Mid-cut hiking boot

Choose the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX if…

…you carry a multi-day pack on rough or wet ground and want the ankle covered and a stiffer sole.

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