I have been wearing merrell boots for 25 years. I'm not sure exactly how many pairs I've had, but this was my fourth pair of Moab 3 GTX. I've always been able to wear them to hike right out of the box. They have always been the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. I bought this latest iteration because they improved the outsole by giving them more of a lug pattern for better traction. I went for a short hike in them today and I could not believe how incredibly uncomfortable they are. It feels as though there is no cushion/shock absorption at all. I have never experienced this with any hiking boots I've ever worn. It was like walking barefoot on concrete. My feet hurt so bad, I couldn't wait to get down so I could take them off. I'm extremely disappointed, as I have been talking up merrell for two decades. I don't know if merrell sells factory seconds or factory rejects, but something is definitely wrong with this pair. I would like to return them, but unfortunately, it's too late. Merrell, what happened?
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