Merrell Passage Ventilator

Merrell Passage Ventilator – Comfortable day hiking trail shoes.

Ever since they stepped on the scene (no pun intended) Merrell has been creating impressive shoes for the outdoor enthusiast. The Merrell product line is full of shoes and boots for all kinds of activities and terrain. The Merrell Passage Ventilator is one of their many impressive trail shoes.

Designed for light hiking with a day pack or casual camp life, the Merrell Passage Ventilator is comfortable and affordable. Thanks to its awesome breathability, the Merrell Passage Ventilator are perfect for war weather hikes. They provide you with excellent venting via the breathable mesh liner.

The padded and gusseted tongue on the Merrell Passage Ventilator helps to relieve lace pressure and keep out random trail debris. In board EVA midsoles have Air Cushion shock absorbing heel pockets to keep you feeling comfortable all day long.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Amazon: $100

Why the rock:

• Slip Lasted Construction
• Nubuck Leather/Breathable Ventilator Mesh Upper
• Breathable Ventilator Mesh Lining
• Breathable Ventilator Mesh Bellows Tongue
• Injection Molded TPU Counter/In-Step Stability
• 4.5mm Anatomical Footbed
• Nylon 6.6 Injection Molded Arch Shank
• In-Board Compression Molded EVA Footframe
• Q-Form Alignment System (women)
• Integrated External TPU Support Counter/Grade 2 Insole
• Air Cushion Midsole
• 5mm Sole Lug Depth
• Vibram Day Hiker Sole/Trek & Versa Rubber
• Weight: 1 lbs. 14 oz. (size 7)

Why it bites:

• Laces are a bit stretchy and hard to keep tight

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 9 out of 10

All and all Im pretty impressed with just about anything Merrell makes and the Merrell Passage Ventilator trail shoes are no exception.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:

Amazon: $100