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Mon 14 Jan, 2013 7:25 pm
Does anyone out there wear Merrell Moab Ventilators (low cut version) in size 10 (US) / 9.5 (UK) ???
Cheers,
Chris
Mon 14 Jan, 2013 10:27 pm
My partner is on his 2nd pair in a size 10.5US. The dog happened to his first pair...
Mon 14 Jan, 2013 10:44 pm
How how you found the durability of these shoes?
Also, do they offer adequate protection from sticks and rocks?
Tue 15 Jan, 2013 7:03 am
Bron wrote:My partner is on his 2nd pair in a size 10.5US. The dog happened to his first pair...
Thanks, but I'm hoping there is someone out there that specifically wears a size 10 (US)
regarding the durability, I find them very good for trail shooes. They won't last 10 years like a pair of bombproof heavy leather boots, but I find that I get about 2000km out of a pair before the sole gets a little soft & start to feel the pointy rocks. I have had a couple of pairs show some small splits nears my little toe, but this was easily fixed with some seam-grip. I love these shoes, super comfortable (for me) & dry very fast when they get wet, good grip & lightweight. They do have mesh panels so the protection from sticks & rocks is average, but I try to look at where I am placing my feet....
Anyway...anyone out there who wears them in a size 10 (US) please let me know..
Cheers,
Chris
Tue 15 Jan, 2013 7:48 am
Just bought my first pair yesterday! 9.5US though sorry. Why are you so interested in the one size?
Absolutely loving the breathability
Tue 15 Jan, 2013 4:55 pm
Strider wrote:Just bought my first pair yesterday! 9.5US though sorry. Why are you so interested in the one size?
Absolutely loving the breathability

I bought some in the US last year as a spare pair & when I went to put them on last week I discovered I had bought size 10 rather than 10.5 They are just a little too tight for long walks so I am looking for a home for them.
Anyone ???
Tue 15 Jan, 2013 5:25 pm
I have a pair (us12) had them about 12 months now.They have to be the best shoe I've ever had , great grip and cushioning, but i do mainly trail walks and I use them for everyday roadwalking for exercise.
I would recommend them !!
Swampy
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 8:06 am
Turfa wrote:Strider wrote:I bought some in the US last year as a spare pair & when I went to put them on last week I discovered I had bought size 10 rather than 10.5
Yes, very annoying...with some brands you actually have to buy 1/2 bigger than your normal size. Buying online without trying first is a risky gamble. It happened to me with a pair of
Merrell Trail Glove trail running shoes which I keep for casual wear. I should have bought a +1/2 size instead of my normal size. Maybe Merrell shoes need to be purchased that way?
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 9:38 am
I got some last year- the high not low but find them pretty warm. Anyone else find that? I was looking for cooler than full leather.
Robert
Ps size 13
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 10:25 am
Robatman wrote:I got some last year- the high not low but find them pretty warm. Anyone else find that? I was looking for cooler than full leather.
Robert
Ps size 13
They are warm but not sweaty like GTX shoes tend to be, I find.
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 10:30 am
gbagua wrote:Turfa wrote:Strider wrote:I bought some in the US last year as a spare pair & when I went to put them on last week I discovered I had bought size 10 rather than 10.5
Yes, very annoying...with some brands you actually have to buy 1/2 bigger than your normal size. Buying online without trying first is a risky gamble. It happened to me with a pair of
Merrell Trail Glove trail running shoes which I keep for casual wear. I should have bought a +1/2 size instead of my normal size. Maybe Merrell shoes need to be purchased that way?
Actually this was just me being stupid....

I have had many pairs of these shoes & I know perfectly well that I wear a 10.5...and I bought them in a store ! (not online) so no excuse for picking up the wrong size...
Anyway, they are still on offer ..... free to a good home. I just want to make sure that whoever I give them to actually wears them & just doesn't take them & put them on eBay.....
Cheers,
Chris
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 6:26 pm
Hi Chris
I'm in my first pair of Merrell boots ... loving them and I'm a 10.5 .... so

... if they are up for grabs I will gladly take them off your hands
Stuart
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 6:53 pm
.... sorry Stuart, they are size 10(US) I am a 10.5 myself, that is why I'm trying to give them away......
Chris
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 7:13 pm
Oops
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 8:11 pm
I must admit I am a Merrell Fan,
They are very comfortable, lite & most have vibram soles
I had 9 different pairs, all size 44, including a pair of Moab Mid Ventilators, 2 pairs were purchased on the internet.
Two weeks ago, Anaconda Launy had Merrell Intercepts on Special $199 down to $140,
So I purchased number 10, a pair of my usual size 44 & took them home.
When I tried them on they were too tight. In the end I required size 45,
Regards Overlandman
Thu 17 Jan, 2013 10:33 pm
I wear between 9.5 and 10.5, so suddenly this thread interests me :p
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