I have put these shoes through absolute hell. Merrell Shoes are by far the toughest I have ever owned. I am a Merrell, and first bought a pair of mid hikers about 8 years ago mainly so I could wear my last name. I have only wore Merrell ever since. it was a warm day(60 deg F. or so) in Feb two years ago the I got my first Ventilators. when I stepped out of the local shop I immediately felt a nice cool breeze through out my feet. Nice! I was a bit worried about the strength of the vents. Well after a year and a half of mt.boarding, kite ground boarding and doing 20-30 foot beach jumps with my kite on sand mud hard pack and submerged in water. they are still my back up shoes. I now have another pair and plan to replace them with the mid height before leaving with my son (5) and brother on a 5 month trek to Costa Rica and back. There are many videos on my website proving the "ABSOLUTE HELL" that I put my Merrell footwear through on a day to day basis. PROPS TO MERRELL!!! I have Merrell's for all seasons.
Details
Discover the essential summer hiking shoe for men. The men’s Moab Ventilator from Merrell is a breathable hiking shoe that’s lightweight and the perfect fit for hiking or biking trails. A lattice-like overlay of Dura leather strapping supports and protects your feet while enhancing the open-window venting of the breathable mesh upper in these multi-sport men’s athletic shoes. Enjoy full bumper protection at the toe and around the heel with the Proven Vibram® Multi-Sport sole with TC5+ rubber compound for grip and durability. Plus, out-of-the-box, long-lasting comfort ensures your feet feel rested, even after a long day of hiking.
UPPER/LINING
• Dura leather and mesh upper
• Bellows tongue keeps debris out
• Synthetic leather toe cap and heel counter
• Breathable mesh lining treated with Aegis® Antimicrobial solution maintains foot comfort
• Ortholite® Anatomical Footbed
MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE
• Molded nylon arch shank
• Compression molded EVA footframe provides cushioning
• Merrell® Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
• 5mm Sole lug depth
• Vibram® Multi-Sport Sole/TC5+ Rubber
• Weight: 1 lb 8 ozs
- kite designer / R&D
- By Jonathon Merrell
- 1/17/2009
- 5 of 6 people found this review to be helpful.
-
Most Helpful Positive Review
Product Size Rating:
Larger than Expected
- do not buy the exact size, get a half size bigger.
- By vaioy
- 8/22/2009
- 3 of 3 people found this review to be helpful.
-
Most Helpful Critical Review
My feet are size 7 1/2. After reading several of the reviews here, I was convinced that I should get an exact size (7 1/2) of the Merrell Moab Ventilator (beige color). I wore the shoes for almost 2 weeks to try to 'break it in' before I went for a week long hiking trip in Newfoundland. I soon realized that I should have got a 1/2 size bigger (i.e. size 8 for me) even though I was not wearing particularly thick cotton socks for this trip. During the hiking trip my toes were constantly jammed against the front inner end of the shoes, and soon I developed bruises on the tips of my toes following my daily hikes. Sometimes, I even had to walk with all my toes bent, and walked slowly on my heels to overcome the discomfort . All in all, I should have bought a half size bigger for my feet and not listened to the advice on this site.
Merrell's Reply:
Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Merrell wants you to get outside in COMFORT! Please let us replace these shoes with a size 8 for you and see if we can give you a better experience with our product. We will be contacting you soon.
Product Size Rating:
Smaller than Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Hiking, walking
- Moab Review
- By Joe Hiker
- 5/23/2013
This is the second pair of Moabs I purchase. They are the best and I'm sure I'll be getting another pair when these ware out...
Merrell's Reply:
We are so happy to have earned your trust, and support. Thanks for your wonderful comments!!
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Hiking
- Most Comfortable Shoe EVER!
- By KCcuban18
- 5/22/2013
First pair of Merrell's I've ever owned and they will not be the last. Fit perfectly!. First time I tried them was on a 10 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail and never had a single problem or ever had the "new shoe" pains that I get from most shoes. Great investment and cannot wait to try these things out in Utah soon!!
Merrell's Reply:
Welcome to Merrell! We are thrilled you are happy with your investment. Enjoy the great outdoors when trekking around in your Moab Ventilators. Let us know how the hike in Utah goes.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Trails and Backcountry Hiking
- By doreeves
- 5/22/2013
Excellent shoe. My second pair. Very comfortable, well fitting, lightweight and solidly made. First pair still very usable after a year, not too much wear to the shoe, but I spilled paint on them, or I would still be using them daily. A good bargain for the price.
Merrell's Reply:
That is great you are still able to wear both pairs and they are getting put to good use. Excellent review and we are so thrilled they are worth every penny!
Product Size Rating:
Smaller than Expected
How do you most use this product?:
As I am retired, this is my everyday shoe.
Sending Email...