Waterproof Hiking Sneaker for Kids - Merrell Kid's Moab FST Low Review

They were great for the first few months but they deteriorated very quickly. Looks waterproof, but it's not. Inside the shoe was cardboard that got wet and formed lumps. I cut the lining to get the box out to get a few extra weeks off of these shoes that lasted less than 4 months. The sole is also almost completely worn out. Almost paper now.

The shoes perfectly meet our needs. My son has special orthopedic insoles for his feet and needed a sturdy, slightly heavy shoe to control his feet with bone problems. Also shoes that fit the inserts without sacrificing comfort. This shoe is perfect for everything. With no orthotics, it's comfortable and works well for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, etc. My 10-year-old son doesn't think it's the best for fast running and other high-intensity sports as it's neither light nor flexible…

We were very disappointed with this shoe. We bought them for our son in April. He only wears them occasionally, but by late June or early July they are starting to fall apart. Update: after contacting Merrell, they agreed to provide us with replacement shoes of comparable value and they gave us a number of options to choose from. So I changed my rating from 1 star to 4 stars. If they come and give us better quality shoes I will adjust my rating again. So far they have done a great job on our…