Published: 10-23-2025
After surveying the mellow Dark Earth colorway and its punchier Citron (brat?) counterpart, a closer comparison to a standard Moab completed the picture of how different the new Moab 2 Siren model measures up. With bands of suede replaced by mesh and webbing, the new shoe trades some of its granola-flavored bulkiness for a more streamlined look, putting the Moab name up against the longstanding category leader, Salomon’s XT-6.
With its shared midsole and outsole, the Moab's sturdiness and fit bestow the new iteration with all the rough-and-tumble DNA deserving of the moniker “mother of all boots.” Whether the wearer keeps it on the streets or ventures onto trails is up to them; the Moab 2 Siren should be ready for either.
News of the Merrell Moab 2 Siren x Gramicci initially surprised me and had me scratching my head thinking, “Wait, they haven’t already done this yet?” Perhaps it’s a testament to how many collabs I cover around here, but more than likely just a sign of a brand union so good I thought it surely must have already happened. Grab a pair directly from Gramicci, Merrell, or at select global retailers.
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