Merrell Women's Moab 2 Ventilator Hiking Shoe Smoke - J06014

I walk a lot on various terrain and am pleased with these. They have a nice supportive base and a great sturdy feel. There is no arch support with the flimsy insole so I had to replace it with a quality insert. They are somewhat stiff but break in nicely. I'm between two sizes and the smaller worked great. I often have to choose a larger size for toe room making the fit sloppy. Would like to try the waterproof version in a half size up but they are out. I hiked in the Alverstone and they had a pain emitting narrow toe box so don't recommend their cheaper line.

This is my third pair of Merrell Moab Ventilator sneakers. Having had bilateral foot pain for years I thought my walking days were over. With the help of an excellent podiatrist and custom orthotic inserts, I came across the Moab sneakers in just my size a couple of years ago. The orthotics fit perfectly in the shoe. There is very good support, plenty of toe room and a firm sole, just what I needed. I am now back to daily walking, slow jogging, along with another pair to wear reserved for gardening, Just to be on the safe side, I also ordered a spare pair for down the road. So glad I found this shoe and hope Merrell continues to sell them.