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Who should buy the Merrell Moab two Ventilator

Merrell's Moab 2 Ventilator is a perfect hiking shoe for those who:

  • wants a breathable pair ideal for summer hikes
  • wants a versatile piece of hiker designed to evangelize comfort on the trails
  • wants sturdy shoes that can withstand challenges in day-long outdoor pursuits

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator logo

Updates to Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator

The second iteration of the Moab Ventilator features:

  • an upper fabricated of operation-grade suede leather with mesh panels.
  • one less pair of eyelets
  • thicker overlays on the heel zone
  • Vibram TC5+ rubber outsole
  • the Yard.Select FIT.ECO+ footbed
  • toe bumper fabricated of synthetic leather

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator brand and Vibram

Surface adherent Vibram TC5+ outsole of the Moab 2 Ventilator

The Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator is equipped with the Vibram TC5+ outsole to provide hikers with adequate surface adherence. The rubber compound used in its creation, TC5+, gives it the capability to stick to a variety of outdoor surfaces, be they wet or dry.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator Vibram outsole

It is engineered with multi-faceted lugs (with a depth of 5 mm), allowing information technology to seize with teeth into loose- or soft-soiled terrain. The space between these lugs is wide plenty to help the outsole channel out water, thus preventing the foot from hydroplaning.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator toe lugs

Additional forefoot protection is made possible by having its front end extend all the fashion upwardly to the tip of the upper's toe box.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator toe protection

The cupped design of its heel zone, on the other manus, gives the footgear even more than structural integrity as well as improved support around the heel region.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator cupped heel zone

Stout nevertheless springy midsole of Merrell'south Moab 2 Ventilator

This hiking shoe from Merrell uses a stout yet springy midsole to grant users a steady remainder on the trail with as much comfort underfoot every bit possible.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator midsole

A molded nylon shank is embedded within the confines of its medial section, giving its wearers additional arch support and extra protection against sharp terrain hazards. Merrell engineers also furnished it with a company-exclusive air cushion technology at the heel to bolster the shoe'south ability to mitigate shock on every landing.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator footbed

Adding to the cushioning offered by the Moab 2 Ventilator'south protective midsole is the M Select FIT.ECO+ footbed. Its inclusion translates into non just bolstered comfort but also improved heel and arch support.

Moab 2 Ventilator'south function suede, part mesh upper

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator upper

Housing the pes in the Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator is the footgear's part performance suede leather, office mesh fabric upper. Its overall design lends the shoe a grounded look with a touch of modernity.

The discussion "ventilator" in its moniker revolves around the hiker'south breathable mesh liner which wicks abroad moisture and promotes airflow for a cool and comfy in-shoe experience.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator toe cap

The toe area is reinforced with a rubber cap to protect users against knocks and bumps. Its bellows, closed-cell cream tongue prevents unwanted entry of trail debris.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator pull tab

 A heel pull tab makes on and off easy while the webbing and metal eyelets allow quicker closure.

Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator lacing system

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Paul Ronto

Paul Ronto

Over the past 20 years, Paul has climbed, hiked, and ran all over the world. He has summited peaks throughout the Americas, trekked through Africa, and tested his endurance in 24-hour trail races as well as 6 marathons. On boilerplate, he runs xxx-50 miles a week in the foothills of Northern Colorado. His research is regularly cited in The New York Times, Washington Postal service, National Geographic, etc. On top of this, Paul is leading the running shoe lab where he cuts shoes apart and analyses every detail of the shoes that you might buy.