Customer Reviews Merrell Avian Light Ventilator

I love this shoe. Comfortable, light, with just the right amount of heel stability and support. I have been healing my plantar fascia, and this shoe is one of the only sneakers that my foot can tolerate. Two minor caveats (neither of which prohibit me from owning two pairs) as they are excellent ventilators, they also let in a lot of sand/dust if I'm in natural settings, and the laces tend to untie. Double knots solved the second problem.

These are fabulous. I had a great toe fusion several months ago and have been out of the boot for only one month. These shoes allow me to walk without having to concentrate really hard on it. They are too cute and feel light but provide great stability for my foot. I normally take a 7.5 W. In these I have an 8.5 M. Fabulous shoes. I am going to get a second pair!

I have been wearing these for 6 days in a row during vacation in South America. Love the fit and feel. No discomfort whatsoever. I ordered one-half size up from my normal dress shoe.

As with all Merrell shoes and boots, these are absolutely great shoes. They are comfortable for all day wear, in fact, they are now my favorite pair. They are not too heavy or too hard. I have had so many compliments on them as well as people asking me where I got them!

I love these hikers. I bought them for a hiking trip in Italy and only wore them twice before departing. The hiking terrain was challenging with lots of hills and stairs. I did not get any blisters and found them extremely comfortable with good grip. My feet are a bit wide and the shoe accommodated my orthotics.

Best shoes ever! I'm on my feet 12+ hours a day as a floor nurse in a hospital. I couldn't do it without these shoes. I have a narrow foot usually wear size 6 1/2, but use a size 7 in these shoes. I love these shoes!

Love my new shoes. They are extremely comfortable and light. I can walk all day without a problem. They are good for light hiking as well as sightseeing.

I am a hardcore Merrell fan and my work requires "substantial footwear". I am on my feet all day and walk a lot. I found these shoes to be a good fit and they are comfortable on asphalt and concrete but on gravel or rocky surfaces the sole is soft enough to allow the wearer to feel the rocks. However, it is a reasonable trade for the more streamlined and feminine appearance. For what they were designed for they're a great shoe.

Excellent shoe - stylish and comfortable. Did not need any "breaking in" time. Nice "white gym shoe" alternative.

Great pair of shoes! Purchased them for a vacation and could have worn them all day as they are so comfortable. This is my second pair of Merrell's. Will continue to buy them.

i just bought these shoes. They look great. They feel wonderful right out of the box. I think I'm going to get another pair. I have a wide foot and the shoes are not too narrow nor too wide; they do seem a little short. I normally wear a 7.5 and am comfy in an 8.0.

I bought these shoes for a trip to France in December/January. It rains quite a bit here and I needed a shoe that is waterproof and also comfortable for walking/hiking moderate distances. I tried this shoe on locally and loved the light weight and the fit, but the colors they stocked were UGLY. So I came to Zappos and found Dark Shadow, a very pretty color combo. I went 1/2 size larger since I planned to wear the shoe with heavier socks. They are still just a wee bit short in the toe box. Not uncomfortably so, but if I were wearing them for true hiking, I'd go a full size up unless I were wearing lightweight socks. I was dubious that they could really be waterproof but I stepped in an ice water puddle yesterday on purpose and no water came through. I took one star away because of the toe box, but otherwise I give them 5 stars overall and in style. Even at a size 9.5, they don't make my feet look huge.

Love the shoe. Thanks for carrying them in size 10.5. I put my insoles in them and am thinking about ordering another pair.

These are very comfortable shoes. I bought them because Siren Ventilator were longer available. But they are not as comfortable and I notice that my feet tend to sweat more in them.

These are the lightest-weight, softest, most supportive walking shoes I have ever had. They do not slip at the heel. It is hard to believe such a light shoe can be so supportive.

I love these! I looked high and low for something I could wear through 3 weeks in Ireland...from touring in cities to hiking up mountains to golfing. These have served all these purposes and have been extremely comfortable from the start. I have a long somewhat narrow foot and after trying on every low hiker in the Syracuse area, these are the ones I chose. My feet don't look huge either!

Great shoe. As always, for me, Merrell makes the best fitting shoe for my foot. Color is nice, too, not as bright orange as it appears in photo.

Positively perfect for outdoor running/walking and the light weight helps prefect fatigue and hot feet!

Great lightweight multi-purpose shoe! I tried them on and wore them all day without getting sore feet. My feet are narrow and I can tie these to fit perfectly.

Lightweight. Perfect for work and walks on my gravel road. Good support, true to size. No break-in time needed.

This is a great sneaker. I have worn many high priced sneakers and never thought about Merrell. Wow, was I mistaken. Enjoy.

Good looking, nice fit. Comfortable while walking, hiking, or jogging. Haven't tested the waterproofing yet.

I waited a week for this shoe. The longest wait ever from Zappos. I really wanted to like it. I slipped it on, it is true to size and width and very comfortable until I walked. It cuts right across my toes on both feet. I am so disappointed. They are going back tomorrow.

I am really pleased with these. Very comfortable, though I expected a bit more arch support. And, they make my feet look tiny. I wear a 7 in these, my feet look like size 5. Funny!

Cute, but they call it waterproof and with a gusseted tongue, but tongue not gusseted at top (only deep down at footbed with a thin non waterproof fabric; seems only designed to prevent tongue twist) thus wont keep rain out. Sole is a hard type that makes clomp sound on hard floor and cause slips on wet surfaces. Merrell, quit it with just aiming for looks. Go for substance and functionality please.