Merrell Moab Ventilator

1. The Seattle Times

The Merrell Moab Ventilator earns praise from the author, a regular contributor to Backpacker magazine. He describes the low-top version of this shoe as "Designed for low- to mid-volume feet."

Review: Kick the Heavyweight Habit with These Hiking Shoes, Dan A. Nelson, September 10, 2009

2. Boys' LifeDetails/Subscribe

The "Gear Guy" presents a roundup of eight sturdy hiking boots that won't break the bank. He singles out the mid-height Moab Ventilator as the lightest of the bunch, but doesn't discuss the shoe version at all.

Review: Hiking Boot Buying Guide, Mark Anders, May 2011

3. Moosejaw.com

Together, more than two dozen men and women give their respective versions of the Merrell Moab Ventilator a 4.5-star average rating. Users applaud the Ventilator's light weight, breathability and support. Only the shoe version is reviewed here; the mid-rise boot version isn't even listed.

Review: Merrell Moab Ventilator Shoe, Contributors to Moosejaw.com

4. Backcountry.comDetails/Subscribe

Two versions of the Merrell Moab Ventilator draw significant numbers of reviews here. The women's version earns a near-perfect rating from more than a dozen reviewers, and the men's version receives a 4-star average ranking after more than 40 reviews. Users call the shoes comfortable, but note that they run small, aren't terribly durable, and aren't built for supporting heavy backpacking loads.

Review: Merrell Moab Ventilator, Contributors to Backcountry.com

5. Amazon.com

More than 120 men give the mid-cut version of the Moab Ventilator a 4.5-star average rating, and more than 30 women give the low-cut version a near-perfect score. Complaints include the well-known sizing issue -- one user had to purchase two sizes larger than his usual shoe size -- and occasional complaints about durability.

Review: Merrell Moab Ventilator, Contributors to Amazon.com

6. REI.com

The men's version of this shoe gets more than 90 reviews; the women's version has about two dozen. Although a few users complain about durability or lack of support -- not surprising in an ultralight shoe -- most owners say these are shoes are comfortable, light and well-cushioned. REI.com users also like the Ventilator's extreme breathability.

Review: Merrell Moab Ventilator Cross-Training Shoes -- Men's, Contributors to REI.com

7. Cabelas.com

It's hard to know if we're looking at the trail runner or hiking shoe version of the Moab Ventilator, or more importantly, that the users knew which version they were rating. But the bulk of these owner reviews are positive, with more than 80 reviews, and more than 60 of those giving a perfect score. Reviewers cite good grip, good tread life, light weight and comfort as some of their favorite aspects of this shoe.

Review: Merrell Moab Low Hikers, Contributors to Cabelas.com