The default recommendations for wide-footed hikers, identical in weight (388g), near-identical in price (~$140) and score (86 vs 85). The deciding measurement is the toebox: the Targhee III measures 110mm — the widest in the entire catalogue — against the Moab 3's already-generous 100mm. The Moab answers with the better overall score, a marginally better value rating (88 vs 84), and a more conventional fit through the heel and midfoot; the KEEN's roominess extends everywhere, which loose-heeled hikers may find sloppy.
Merrell Moab 3 GTX | KEEN Targhee III Low WP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $128▲ Best | $132 |
| Weight | 388g | 388g |
| Heel drop | 12mm | 12mm |
| Heel stack | 29mm | 28mm |
| Midsole feel | 42 HC | 42 HC |
| CoreScore | 86▲ Best | 85 |
| Arch support | neutral | stability |
| Best for | Day hikes, Beginner hikers, Wet terrain | Day hikes, Wide feet, Rocky terrain |
| Not ideal for | Technical scrambling, Hot weather | Speed hiking, Very hot conditions |
Who should buy which
Choose the Targhee III if width is the reason you're here — bunions, broad forefeet, or hammer toes. Its 110mm toebox has no equal, and KEEN's roomy last is the point.
Choose the Moab 3 GTX if you want wide-but-not-cavernous — a secure heel with room up front — plus the slightly better score and value. It's the safer fit for merely-wide feet.
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