I have read some reviews about this boot on other sites and am concerned about reviews stating that the goretex lining fails after a while. I'm not really sure how this is even possible, but I am looking for input from any owners. I like the pricepoint, and I have 2 other pairs of Merrells that I love, but I have never bought any goretex/mesh vented boots before and find myself hesitating.

Hey Tim, really old question but here goes: My pair performed excellent when I first got them but after a few months I noticed small leaks and then I got caught in a huge storm on the Harley and when I got home I actually poured water out of these boots. Comfortable shoes but not waterproof, at least my pair wasn't.

Hey Timothy, Don't own a pair but as you know, anything goretex is going to wear and need cleaning an re-waterproofing ocationally, I'd think shoes are no exception. I'm currently trying out a pair of Asics trail running shoes that have a goretex liner, i had them for a couple of months and haven't had a problem with leaking yet. I heard of problems with Goretex shoes leaking along flex points like where your toes bend. But again, I don't have these in particular so my answer may not be what your looking for. looked into it a little more... and on Merrell's site someone complained about them not being waterproof and looks like it might be covered under warranty... http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/ViewProduct.mvc.aspx/12464M/0/Mens/Moab-Mid-GORE-TEX-XCR?galleryId=M-F