I LOVE THESE BOOTS! - Lightweight, comfortable, durable. These Merrell Moab Ventilator lightweight hiking boots are great! I'm using them to hike around a local steep trail with lots of gravel and rocks. I feel very stable and, since they are so lightweight, my legs and feet don't feel so tired as compared to other, heavier boots. I'm very happy with my purchase, and would recommend them to friends and family.
I've tried waterproof (Gortex) boots. But the problem with waterproof boots is that they are hot to wear, and if they do get wet (from water entering over the boot's cuff), then it takes forever for them to dry out (a guy did a test, and the boots took 4 days to dry). In moderate conditions, these Merrell Ventilator boots should dry out overnight (again, a guy did a test).
NOTE: Merrells seems to run a little small, so I had to go a 1/2 size larger than my normal shoesize, which is a good idea with hiking boots anyway, since your feet swell on hikes.
Men's Merrell Moab Ventilator Mid by Merrell |
Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking |