Customer Reviews Merrell Moab Ventilator

This is my second pair of the Moab Ventilator and I love the second pair as much as the first. I wore them hiking right out of the box. I have terrible foot pain, but I can walk and hike for hours in these shoes. You don't feel the rough terrain under your feet with the thicker sole. I did go a 1/2 size larger.

Fit comfy and good in the Michigan snow! Love, love, love 'em.

I am so happy to have found these shoes! I am recovering from foot surgery and my doctor told me from now on I have to stick with a hiking style shoe with solid soles and a rounded front. I have tried on so many shoes in the last week but nothing seemed to have enough toes space or support. Even other styles of Merrell's were too snug. But these are amazingly comfortable and sturdy. I can finally transition out of the ugly post-cast stability boot I've been stuck in. I cannot recommend these shoes enough! I want to buy one in every color.

First pair of Merrells...that is first of many, I hope! The most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. I did put in a sports insole for added arch support and to reduce space in the toe box. They fit like a glove! I'm a massage therapist and I'm on my feet a lot and when wearing these my feet aren't as tired at the end of the day.

I initially purchased a pair, ordering my regular shoe size. It did not give me the extra space I needed for active hiking. The current 1/2 size larger was better for me.

Very comfortable and supportive shoe. Have always had trouble finding comfortable shoes. Having foot surgery made that even worse. These are so comfortable. I already had the same shoe in tan, and decided to get these gray/blue while I could still get them. They do run 1/2 size small. I wear women's size 7 and had to get 7 1/2, as they were rubbing at the toes. I have slightly wide feet and they have plenty of room inside for my feet. Definitely recommend them.

Merrill's had been recommended by two friends with foot issues. I bought these and I love them. I was in NYC in 19 degrees and my feet were cozy warm. Mostly I use them for hiking on trails and simply walking the neighborhood. Great supportive shoes.

I really like these shoes. I have an old pair of the same in a 7 1/2, but as I usually wear a size 7 in other Merrell's I thought I'd get these in 7 too, so I could wear them with thinner socks than my last pair of Merrell boots. The 7's fit, and I thought it would be fine -- and it's okay -- but after wearing them for a while I still love them -- the color and style and everything, but I just wish I had gotten the 7 1/2's only because after a long day in them it feels like the arch is slightly off and that the flex is a little bit in the wrong place for my foot. Great shoes, just wish I had gotten the bigger size. Lots of people seem to say the same thing. Wish I had listened!

I am so pleased with these shoes. They are wide through the front for roominess. They are comfortable, good looking and are true to size for my feet.

These are great-looking shoes, and I was so excited to get them. However, they are just too wide and bulky for me. I normally wear a size 7, but ordered a 7½ because of the reviews. I am not sure if they are really too short, or if my feet just slid forward, but my toes are at the end. I cannot fault the shoes, but these just will not work for me.

I love these shoes. I started walking 5 miles a day on Minnesota gravel roads and found my "city" walking shoes just didn't cut it. These are perfect. I bought them a half a size larger along with the Smartwool trekking socks and my feet, ankles and legs are very happy.

I normally wear an 8½ but the 9 fits perfectly - even with my ¾ orthotic. Beluga color great for all year round. They are so comfortable. I cannot take them off. They have a nice big toe box with narrower heel.

This shoe is fantastic! Roomy in the toe box,soft and cushion material inside like a slipper. First day wore it on a 3 mile then second day on 7 mile hike on the AT and felt like I had been wearing them forever....the bomb! I normally wear a size 7 in a "street" shoe and 7.5 in running shoe, the 7.5 was perfect. The store wanted me to go to an 8 but that was way to big. I tried 10 different styles and various brands and this was the hands down winner for style, comfort and weight. Love this shoe!

I love these shoes. They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I've been buying this same style for the last four years (at least 8 pairs of them!) and I hope they never stop making them.

I purchased these about 2 weeks before a trip to Albuquerque. I figured that was plenty of time to break them in before hitting the pavement and the trails. Honestly, they did not need breaking in. They were so comfortable right from the get go! I have high arches and the fit was excellent.

Love them! I also tried the Merrell Siren Sport and the Calia but the Moab Ventilator was the most comfortable. A bit heavier than the other two styles but they felt the best and were comfortable from the start and no breaking in necessary. I normally wear a 7.5 so ordered an 8. They are just a tad bit long but still feel fine with a nice roomy toe box. They will accommodate heavier socks with no problem. Great heavy, non-skid soles for walking or hiking. Stylish without looking clunky.

I purchased this shoe for a two-week trip to Great Britain and was not disappointed. I have hard to fit feet (wide in the toe and narrow in the heel with high arches) and these shoes worked great. They are light-weight but provide plenty of support. I did not break these shoes in at all and had no problems. Not a single blister and they did not rub anywhere, and I walked several miles a day. I did purchase new insoles for higher arch support but ended up not using them as the ones that came with the shoes were more comfortable, Might need to try a half size up for more arch support. I tried on more than 40 pairs of shoes before I settled on this one. I highly recommend it.

I don't write reviews very often, but I felt compelled to do so for these shoes. I haven't owned a pair of Merrell shoes for about three years now. I keep holding out because I've been hoping they will go back to their bungee cord lacing rather than regular pull and tie lacing. My last pair of Merrell shoes had the bungee lacing and I loved them; I wore them till they were falling apart. Since, I haven't found a good pair of hiking shoes I love. I've tried Keen but they slip in my heel and I've tried other brands but was never satisfied. So, finally, I came back to Merrell and when I put these shoes one, it was like coming home for my feet. That may sound weird but it's the best way I can describe it. They aren't overly heavy like some hiking brands (which is good since I had ACL surgery many years ago now); the inside of the shoe feels like pillows or clouds. They are just amazingly comfortable and I can't make my feet go through another cycle without Merrell. These shoes made me fall in love with Merrell all over again.

These are some of the most comfortable walking sneakers I've had in a long time. I walk around 3 miles each day, and these are wonderful. Waterproof for wet days. The cushiony interior was a bit tight at first, but then molded to my feet. I love these guys!

Love these shoes! Just ordered my 4th or 5th pair - I haven't hiked in anything else for about a decade. They are also great for everyday wear.

I have a weak knee and I am very prone to falling, especially when going down slopes. These shoes were wonderful. I have never felt this safe hiking before. They provided great support and were absolutely not slippery on all kind of terrain.

Awesome shoe. True to fit. No break-in period. Bought them for an Alaska trip, brought two other pairs of shoes, then only wore these! I definitely will purchase again.

Super light and comfy right of of the box. No break in time needed. I immediately wore them for a multi hour hike over rough terrain. The tread is very stable. They are very breathable. My feet stayed comfortable all day.

This is the first pair of Merrell shoes I have owned and they definitely won't be the last! These shoes were so comfortable right out of the box. My first hike was over 10 miles with big elevation changes and a lot of uneven surfaces. They provided great stability and were more comfortable than the high end Nikes I wear for walking. No break in needed at all. These shoes were exactly what I was hoping for!

"Old Friend Feel" This shoe felt great right out of the box. I walked about the house for a bit (wearing my Injinji toe socks I bought with these shoes) then after determining that the fit was right (i.e., no slipping, no scrunched toes, no falling arches), I ventured out onto the driveway then on uneven ground to test the EVA midsole and Vibram sole. What a relief it is to finally have quality footwear! I could feel the ground but nothing jabbed into the soles of my feet or my heels. I endure the constant pain of Plantar Fasciitis and it was one review here that sold me on buying these shoes. I still feel the pain, but it’s not very noticeable with these shoes on my feet. I wore these on my walk to the office and was concerned that the heat wave would add discomfort to my feet. These shoes are well ventilated and I felt no heat at all. The Injinji socks helped too since they are the liner version (very thin) and have Cool Max in them to help keep my feet from sweating to death. I worked on my feet the whole time I was at the office (about four hours) and was not limping by the time I left to go home. Movements are easier for me now that I have great hiking shoes. Walking is a joy again and I’m liberated from NOT walking and staying at home a lot. I’ve tromped on gravel and stepped half on sidewalk half on an incline grassy area with no problems with ankle or foot stability. Great shoe. Zappos always has great service and I’m glad I bought these shoes. By the way, I wear size 7 in all but dress shoes, so with the thin Injinji socks and much walking, I had no issues at all with wanting to size down to a 6.5 size.