Merrell Men's Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking Boot

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I bought the Merrill Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking boot because I felt they would be perfect for hiking across the Grand Canyon. The boots did not really need any breaking in, but I did not know that and I hiked in them almost every day for about 6 weeks while getting myself in shape for the Canyon. The boots loosened enough that I had to lace them fairly tight in order to keep my toes from jamming on long downhill stretches. Just before heading to the Canyon, I replaced the Merrill insoles with aftermarket footbeds and gave them the oven treatment. This worked very well, and the Merrills were remarkably cool, extremely comfortable, slightly supportive for my ankles, and pretty protective on sharp rocky surfaces. I hiked across the canyon rim to rim, and also hiked top to bottom to top with side trips. All combined, with hikes in the Pacific Northwest and Arizona, I now have about 600-800 miles of occasionally very rough terrain in my Moabs, and I consider them my most comfortable boot. They are terrible for wet areas, so I bought a pair of waterproof Merrills that I will review when I get enough experience in them. There are more expensive boots on the market, but I would not trade the Merrills for them when my goal is foot comfort. Overall, I am surprised that I like them so much because I am usually struggling with foot problems. Merrill will be my summer hiking boot until they disappoint me or I find something better. I have boots that cost twice as much, but I just dont wear them.

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BAckpacked with a 65 lb. pack for a week over 2 12500 ft. passes and back again, everything was pretty good. These were not water proof boots, i expected that, got my feet wet a couple of times and had to hike for the day, they dried out very reasonably well, submerged both boots in lake water, and the dried out very well over night and a couple of sock changes and it was back to normal. They breath very well, if your a foot sweater like me this is the boot for you. Also no blisters, did not have time to "break them in", but I did wear sock liners (the type with individual toes). Durability may be a factor, they are already showing signs of the sole separating from the toe. Not enough padding under the foot, i know they are made to be light but... By the end of the week the bottom of my feet were killing me, i will probably go back to a heavier boot in the future.

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Holy cow. No wonder these boots are so popular. For the price, the quality is awesome. Took them on a 24 mile hike through the woods and they were perfect. My feet barely got sore, my ankle had just enough movement to stay loose but still have support, they were light, good looking, stop water well, and the laces never came untied! Way better than my Rockys by far. It was a perfect fit too. Definitely recommend

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Ive owned several pairs of these before and I have been happy with them. I walk outside from 3 to 4 miles a day, year round, on an asphalt track, as well as for just general wear. The Vibram soles last me about a year, which I think is pretty good. I prefer the "Mid" version of these because they provide additional ankle support. As the name "Vent" implies, these shoes breath, keeping your feet from getting sweaty. They are not water resistant, so I have another pair of waterproof membrane type hikers that I wear on rainy, snowy, slushy days. I think you will like them

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I cant say enough about these little boots! Unlike leather boots which is all I used to wear, Ive had these things for over a month now and they still look like brand new. Not even a scuff mark on them. Theyre lightweight and have great support. As for climbing on roofs they grip like a gecko

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