Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 vs Merrell Moab Polar Waterproof Winter (2013)

The Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Women's is an exemplary product and sets the bar for all other Hiking Boots at the $150 budget.

The Merrell Moab Polar Waterproof Winter - Men's, however, is merely passable for its price. We suggest taking a look at some better options if you're considering buying a Hiking Boots in the $85 range.

The Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Women's was loved by reviewers at OutdoorGearLab, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best Trail Running Shoes for Men of 2020" roundup where it was named its "Best for Maximum Cushioning", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

Taking a look at the Merrell Moab Polar Waterproof Winter - Men's, we found that it hasn't managed to perform well enough to earn a spot in any Hiking Boots roundups done by sources that conduct their own, high-quality, hands-on testing. That alone makes it difficult to recommend.

Lastly, we tried to do a direct Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Women's vs. Merrell Moab Polar Waterproof Winter - Men's comparison of review ratings between these two products, but couldn't find any review scores for the Merrell Moab Polar Waterproof Winter - Men's.

Compared to all other Hiking Boots on the market, however, the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Women's performed great. When averaged out, it earned a rating of 9.2 out of 10, which is much better than the 8.1 review average of Hiking Boots in general.