( 12 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 9 2009
i bought mine at Cabelas. i work road construction so i bought them as work shoes. they are the best one's i have bought in years. they out compare even my $200 work boots.
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Posted: Mar 17 2009
I bought a pair of Merrell Ventilators this winter at REI to replace my Nike hiking boots which had worn down after about a year of regular hiking. The Nikes gave me blisters and weren't cushioned enough for more strenuous hikes, but I had always bought them because they were the only ones in my price range. Frustrated with blisters and discomfort, I decided it was finally worth my money to upgrade. I'm very glad I did. These are the lightest, most comfortable boots I have ever owned. They hold your feet in place snugly with a padded collar and a thick, cushy shoe tongue. They breathe very well, which is critical since I live in a warm climate. They also have enough traction to grip rocks when I go bouldering. They seem very durable so I think they will last me at least several years (I usually try to keep hiking boots for at least 2 or 3 years if not more). Funny story - my buddy bought a pair of $120 Vasque hikers the same week I got these for $80. By the end of a strenuous hike, he was complaining of foot pain. I was not. Proves that spending more doesn't always get you something better. I think these are really a good value product.
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Posted: Mar 10 2009
I love these boots and I've had several pairs. My one complaint is that the little fabric eyelets always rip. Right now I have to order my third pair because this has happened yet again. If I found a similar boot that had metal eyelets I would be ordering those instead.
