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Merrell Moab Ventilator Mid Hiking Boots - Men's
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The highly breathable Merrell® Moab Ventilator mid-height hikers work hard on all your active warm-weather endeavors.
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Upper
Leather/nylon mesh
Weight (Pair)
2 lbs. 2 oz.
- Mid-height dura leather/nylon ventilator mesh uppers offer ample breathability, flexibility and support for long-lasting performance
- Protective rubber toe bumpers ensure durability and abrasion-resistance; heel loops aid entry
- Mesh padded tongue protects instep against lace pressure without inhibiting breathability
- Nylon mesh linings absorb and disperse excess moisture for comfort in hot conditions
- Removable 4.5mm footbeds are anatomically shaped and add cushioning for improved comfort
- Full-length, compression-molded EVA midsoles supply cushioning and support for all-day wear
- Air Cushion® heel pockets enhance shock-absorption under heels and help stabilize footstrike
- Nylon arch shanks provide extra stability and support
- Vibram® Multi-Sport™ outsole with Trek and Super Trek rubber deliver reliable traction on both wet and dry surfaces
Imported.
View the Merrell Moab Product LineView all Merrell Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Leather/nylon mesh |
| Lining | Nylon mesh |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Support | Nylon shank |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Merrell Footwear - Men's
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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Great hiking boots!
SeanWuzHere12 years ago
I mostly hike on Mission Peak in Fremont. Mission Peak is a steep, 2500' hill. You start at around 500' and do a 2000' foot climb up. There are very few trees, mostly just rolling hills with dry grass and dirt trails going upward. These boots are perfect for doing that. If you go in shoes, your shoes might slip on the dirt trails. I recommend getting a size larger than what you normally wear in a shoe. Then for the hike, make sure to lace them tight. That way when you go downhill, your toes won't bash into the front of the shoe. I wear a size 11 and originally bought size 11 boots. After 1 hike, I destroyed my toes. Thankfully, REI is awesome and let me exchange them for a bigger size. So the size 12's I got instead are PERFECT! Someday when these boots wear out, I plan on getting another pair.
SeanWuzHere
Fremont, CA
34 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Changed for the worse - For me.
NJVN9 years ago
I have been wearing Moab Ventilators for several years now, love them. I have had at least 4 pairs. I wear them for everything, work, hiking, backpacking, etc. The wide version fit me perfectly, until the pair that I just bought, that is. They changed the insole, so now they have a much higher arch support, which is very uncomfortable for me. I returned them and tried a few other pairs, they were all the same.Now, I could change out the new insole for a different one, but that would cost even more than they do now. So now I have to find a new non-waterproof shoe that work for my short - wide feet, good luck with that.
NJVN
Michigan, United States
11 people found this review helpful
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SeanWuzHere
Fremont, CA
Great hiking boots!
12 years ago
I mostly hike on Mission Peak in Fremont. Mission Peak is a steep, 2500' hill. You start at around 500' and do a 2000' foot climb up. There are very few trees, mostly just rolling hills with dry grass and dirt trails going upward. These boots are perfect for doing that. If you go in shoes, your shoes might slip on the dirt trails. I recommend getting a size larger than what you normally wear in a shoe. Then for the hike, make sure to lace them tight. That way when you go downhill, your toes won't bash into the front of the shoe. I wear a size 11 and originally bought size 11 boots. After 1 hike, I destroyed my toes. Thankfully, REI is awesome and let me exchange them for a bigger size. So the size 12's I got instead are PERFECT! Someday when these boots wear out, I plan on getting another pair.
Yes , I recommend this product
djt71
Kansas City, MO
Dry feet are a good thing!
13 years ago
I have just returned from a 47 mile loop hike around the Tetons in Wyoming. While me and my buddies were crossing over Hurricane Pass we were hit with a brutal driving rain, sleet, and snow storm. We had to rush down the pass to our next camp site about 2.5 miles away. We all had on our rain gear so we stayed dry, or did we??? When we finally got the tent setup, so we can get some protection from the weather, both my friends realized the inside of their boots were soaking wet. My feet were still completely dry and warm. Their boots are made from a top branded company and the costs were far more expensive than these. In addition to this trip I have hiked up three 14ers and have participated in several day hikes. I also use these while I shovel the snow in driveway during the winter. Great boots and I know I have many more hikes to look forward to with them!
Yes , I recommend this product
DeckHand
Minneapolis, MN
Best Hiking Boots I've Owned So Far!
11 years ago
Purchased these boots via REI.com two weeks prior to a week long BWCA trip. Once they arrived I wore them twice, and was really impressed with the comfort and lack of needing to formally break them in. Initially I thought that the arch support wasn't going to be enough for me, but once there is weight put on the insole, the cushoning air pockets really do their job. After wet-footing in the BWCA for a week, and hiking in dry and wet conditions, I was blown away by the traction they provided, the overall quality of the boots construction, and the fact that I did not have one blister!
Yes , I recommend this product
freefall
Denver, CO
On my third pair
14 years ago
Technically this is my fourth pair as I had their predecessors before the Moab came out in 2006. With the Moab they added the Vibram sole. I love these boots for most every situation. My first pair of Moabs was a replacement for my worn out Merrells in Waynesboro, VA while hiking the A.T. I called Merrell while 100 miles outside Waynesboro and had them sent to me. As you can see in the image below they needed replacing! I wore the Moabs from Waynesboro to Delaware Water Gap, PA where I got off the trail. After returning home, I wore them for 4 months doing day hikes and walking around town until I finally felt the need to replace them. Even with a relatively high pack weight of 35 pounds, these boots took all I threw at them. The only real downside I could find with them while backpacking is the insole. I have used the green Spenco insert in all of them and that change kept me blister free from these boots. They don't claim to be water resistant but do dry quickly. Even in freezing temps and snow, my Moabs have been fairly easy to put on while others in the group had frozen boots that had not dried out. One caveat I will offer, they may not wear well when breaking trail in the snow. I think that is what caused my blow out on the originals. Tromping through calf-deep snow is abrasive and probably wore out some of the fibers. They changed the leather overlay pattern on the upper on the Moab so this might not be as big an issue. My current pair has approximately 750 miles of day and weekend hikes on them and I might be thinking of replacing this winter.
Yes , I recommend this product
lugefp
Northern IL
Good shoe, I bought for the wrong reason
12 years ago
I walk 6-14 miles per day for work so I am a little picky about footwear. They are light, which is nice. They basically needed zero break in. Good ankle support and traction. My issue, which I bought them knowing they were not water resistant, is that they are like a sponge. My feet were soaked by morning dew by 8am. Like I said, I bought them knowing that they had no water resistance. I thought I could treat them to no avail. The shoe could use a bit more padding. I'm 6'2 230lbs, I felt like the shoe could have more padding in the forefront. I havent had that much luck with insoles. If you want a great light weight hiker where you will not incounter moisture, this is a great great boot.
Yes , I recommend this product
Apeman45
Folsom Ca
Great for my JMT hike
10 years ago
Since it never rains in California anymore why sweat in waterproof boots? I wore these in a September JMT hike over 17 days and had zero blisters. Paired with a pair of Darn Tough socks and some superfeet they were perfect. Makes a good combo for thru hikers who want a little more support than Cascadias. I hurt in a lot of places on my hike but my feet were good the whole trip. I've tried lots of combos and some very expensive boots but these have been the best. My waterproof boot of choice are some cheap Hi-Tek Altitude 4's which also never give me blisters. I have been backpacking for 40 years and this is my current go to boot. May not be the best for off trail scrambling but I have used it for that as well.
No, I do not recommend this product
NJVN
Michigan, United States
Changed for the worse - For me.
9 years ago
I have been wearing Moab Ventilators for several years now, love them. I have had at least 4 pairs. I wear them for everything, work, hiking, backpacking, etc. The wide version fit me perfectly, until the pair that I just bought, that is. They changed the insole, so now they have a much higher arch support, which is very uncomfortable for me. I returned them and tried a few other pairs, they were all the same.Now, I could change out the new insole for a different one, but that would cost even more than they do now. So now I have to find a new non-waterproof shoe that work for my short - wide feet, good luck with that.
No, I do not recommend this product
carlosjii
LA
Perfect for me
12 years ago
These are the only boots I wear now doing 20 to 40 miles a week on hard packed fire roads and some rocky single tracks. NOTE!!!!! I ALWAYS add a pair of Sole red Dean Karnasas or blue Ed Viesters insoles to these shoes. No matter what the condition I always get a new pair at least once a year. The insoles are crucial to pad up the bottoms. I love the Vibram soles. great on rock. I have never had a pair come apart on me or fail in any way. NOTE MY MILEAGE! Usually 30 miles a week - EVERY week.
Yes , I recommend this product
tstultz69
Phoenix, AZ, United States
On my third pair
10 years ago
I cannot stress enough how I feel about these boots. They are the best boots ever. No EVER. I have bought 6 other boots in the past 2 years and had to return them all. North Face, Vasque and other Merrells all did not work. All of the other boots gave me blisters , and it had nothing to do with the socks. I did buy some other Merrells. The salesman said, "These are the same as the Moab, just water proof." WRONG! Not even close to the same boot. The water proof version is much stiffer and has a smaller heal. These are perfect for loose gravel or boulders. They are not stiff while providing support thru the ankle. The sole is great. It does not slip on bigger rocks or gravel. There is a reason why Merrell continues to produce this boot without any changes. Even the color is the same.
Yes , I recommend this product
Palmer45
Orange County, CA, United States
Great for Zion
10 years ago
I bought a pair of these to replace an old pair of running shoes I used for hiking and I'm glad I did. I used them when I went hiking in Zion National Park and my feet were the better for it. And, quite stupidly on my part, I wore them while hiking through the Narrows. They got incredibly wet and dirty but after a day or two of cleaning and drying they were like new again--or at least slightly used. My only complaints about these shoes are that they're a bit tighter on the sides than the other brands I tried in the same size and the laces are too long. Other than that, a great pair of shoes for hiking.
Yes , I recommend this product
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