Merrell Men's Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking Boot
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Ventilators are true summer boots; they can be made waterproof, but they're designed to be worn in dry conditions. The Moab 2 Waterproofs take a step forward with the MSelect dry membrane, but they still require waterproofing. Even the Moab 2 GTX isn't completely watertight. If you want a WP boot, go full leather uppers with GTX; they'll be warmer on your feet in the summer, but if you're complaining about wet feet, don't walk in deep water with a mesh upper boot. I've owned all three versions and used them in a variety of conditions throughout the year, with the exception of crossing a shallow stream or walking in the snow. But I'm not going to spend hours with them trudging through puddles or deep snow.
M denotes a standard width, while 2 denotes a large width.
I believe they are the same person. Merrill refers to it simply as "W," whereas Amazon refers to it as "2E," most likely to be consistent with the many other brands they sell. Another retailer from whom I purchased Merrells simply refers to them as "wide," not E, EE, or any other designation. Merrell, I'm fairly certain, only has one "wide" level.
These were purchased in my usual size, but they appear to be a little snug. I would suggest going up a half size.
Selected User Reviews For Merrell Men's Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking Boot
The Merrill Moab 2 Vent Mid Hiking boot was purchased because I thought it would be ideal for hiking across the Grand Canyon. I didn't realize the boots didn't require any breaking in, so I hiked in them almost every day for about six weeks while getting in shape for the Canyon. To keep my toes from jamming on long downhill stretches, I had to lace the boots pretty tight. br>br>Just before leaving for the Canyon, I swapped out the Merrill insoles for aftermarket footbeds and baked them. The Merrills were surprisingly cool, extremely comfortable, slightly supportive for my ankles, and fairly protective on sharp rocky surfaces. I hiked from rim to rim across the canyon, as well as top to bottom and top to bottom, with side trips. With hikes in the Pacific Northwest and Arizona thrown in for good measure, I now have around 600-plus miles under my belt. My Moabs have covered 800 miles of occasionally difficult terrain, and I consider them to be my most comfortable boot. They're terrible in wet conditions, so I invested in a pair of waterproof Merrills, which I'll review once I've had enough time with them. br>br>There are more expensive boots on the market, but when it comes to foot comfort, I wouldn't trade the Merrills for anything; in fact, I'm surprised I like them so much because I usually have foot problems. Merrill will be my summer hiking boot until they let me down or I find a better alternative. I own boots that are twice as expensive, but I never wear them.
I've had a few pairs of their shoes over the years. I figured the two would be similar or close enough after my first MOAB lasted nearly three years. br>br>I got them on June 1st, and they're still falling apart on July 21st. The right one has begun to fall off, while the left one has only recently begun. By the way, that's how the MOAB One was completed. br>I'll get some Shoe Goo if I have to, but I shouldn't. br>br>I had high hopes for a company like Merrell. I've had a few pairs of their shoes and have always been pleased with them. Having said that, they are extremely comfortable, and I plan to have them repaired in the hopes of getting another 500 to 600 miles out of them. br>br>Creative+ paraphrase: The rubber sole was coming apart from the foam cushion, but now the foam is coming off the shoe itself, only two days after my original review and less than two months after purchase. br>br>I'm giving this a one-star rating. A pair of shoes should not have more than one failure. Merrell, what's up with you? My MOAB 1s, who are three years old, are in better shape than my MOAB 2s. br>br>Second Edit: Merrell got in touch with me. They had me remove the tongues from my broken shoes and send me a new pair. I'm changing my rating to four stars because these have been going strong for four months with no problems. The first one shouldn't have broken, but it could have been a lemon. br>br>3rd Edit: br>It's been two years since we last saw each other. No problems, Merrell; I adore your gear! This is the standard of excellence that I had hoped for. It's a rare flaw, I'm guessing.
This hiking boot was purchased to replace my old brown Moabs, which had torn apart on both sides of the toe flex point. Don't get me wrong: I like this boot, but there are a few differences between the old and new versions that you should be aware of. The older boot's tread didn't hold any dirt - The grooves were longer and wider, with a tapered end. After a quick walk through the lawn or a scrape through the boot brush, I was able to enter the house without incurring my wife's wrath for spreading "boot turds" throughout the house. The tread on these boots has narrow grooves that hold dirt for hours, and they must be removed to enter the house. This boot's padding is thicker than the previous Moab - The top lace-up detail is a nice touch, but it's a little hot in the summer. The shoe laces were "cinched" by the up cleat in the old Moab - That is not the case here. These boots are still my favorites, but you should be aware of the distinctions.
An excellent take on the lightweight hiking boot. You won't believe how light these are if you've ever had to slog miles in a pair of heavy mountaineering boots. I can't speak to their durability because of their construction, which limits them to a single/shoulder season boot with no break-in period. at any time in history If you wear these in wet conditions or bushwhack through marshes or tall grass, your feet WILL get wet, but they will dry quickly. The lacing system is the weakest link in this chain. After fiddling with where to tuck the tangle of laces and trial and error, I threw out the stock laces and replaced them with elastic laces with cord locks, which are much better and faster. Another issue is that the insoles are stiff and slick when wet. Merrel should not have cut corners on the laces and insoles for the price.
Everest is a fantastic boot. Whitney has given her blessing. I got these for Mount Whitney, and these boots saved the day because I was underprepared. br>I put them on the day before to walk around and make sure they fit well, then took them off after 10 minutes. The next time I wore them was at 3 a. m. on the day of the hike, with heavyweight wool socks, and they rocked the entire way, while others complained 6- They were sore and hurting after 10 hours on their feet, but these kept them comfortable for the entire hike! We started at 4 a. m. and finished at 8 a. m. 30pm full day has only ever tightened them up a little. These are something I would strongly suggest.
When you read the description of these boots, you assume you'll be getting a nice pair of hiking boots; however, you're wrong. This, on the other hand, is nothing like my experience with them. The strap shoelace holder (the blue circled item) was the first to break. At this point, I was going to return them, but I decided to pass that loop, which worked for a while. The second and more serious issue is the rip that appeared between the sole and the fabric. At this point, I was in a lot of pain. I've owned better boots that cost a fraction of the price. I strongly advise you not to buy these boots unless you're looking for a pair of boots that will fall apart.
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