I am a big Merrell fan. I have several pairs for different seasons. I needed a good rough winter hiking boot so I purchased these. They were great for the first two hikes but on the third one...I was 7 miles in with 10 deg F and snow on the ground when one the "rugged" outer shells splits wide open! Very disappointed with cold wet feet.
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Details
Hike, sled or snowshoe your way through bad weather with these Waterproof nubuck leather upper combines Merrell Opti-Warm™ and Thinsulate® insulation for three-season comfort. The lightweight TPU shell is completely waterproof, close-molded to the foot with easy striding flex ribs at the forefoot. Heel ridges secure a snowshoe strap, and the laces are anchored directly in the shell for precise, athletic lace tension. The tire-chain pattern lugs on the Vibram® sole power up anything.
UPPER / LINING
• TPU Waterproof shell
• Nubuck leather upper
• Snowshoe strap ridge
• Waterproof Membrane provides impermeable barrier
• Merrell Opti-Warm™ lightweight, low-bulk, insulation keeps you warm
• 200 grams of Thinsulate® Insulation
• Ortholite® anatomical footbed
MIDSOLE / OUTSOLE
• Merrell ActiveHeat™ inSole with silver reflective film between insulating polyester layers
• Grade 2 nylon inSole for trail hiking
• Compression molded EVA footframe provides cushioning
• Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
• 6mm Sole lug depth
• Vibram® Thermo 6 Sole/Trek Dura Rubber
• Comfort Range to -25F/-32C
Men’s Weight: 1 lb 2 ozs
90% said Sized as Expected
4% said Larger than Expected
6% said Smaller than Expected
- merrell fan but not this time
- By tony v
- 11/1/2009
- 7 of 7 people found this review to be helpful.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Merrell's Reply:
As one of Merrell’s fans, we hope you will give us another chance! We are very sorry that this happened and we feel that you must have received a defective pair of footwear. We will be contacting you immediately to see how we can help.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
hiking
- 1st time not sure about 2nd!
- By JeremyCin
- 12/16/2009
- 2 of 2 people found this review to be helpful.
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Most Helpful Critical Review
I bought these boots about 6 months ago. I do not hike nor backpack. They on average worn once a week. I used them for when it snowed or rained basically. Otherwise I am tennis shoe kind of guy. I loved the way the looked and heard so much about the Merrrel Name. For the first 4 months these were really nice and fit well. Keep my foot dry and warm and decently comfortable for a boot. Recently I got them out and wore them about 3 weeks ago and found the sole is seperating on the inside of my left shoe. It started about 2 inches or so and I just checked now after I wore them today (since we had rain) and its close to 6 or 7 inches. They never made it to winter so I could use them. I give them a 5 for looks, 3.5 for comfort, and 1 or 2 for durability. Also they are awesome for gripping. I have heard so much about Merrel from a few of my buddies and this has been my first experience and not so sure their will be a second. Now I have to go and look for a new pair of boots around Christmas time; an unwanted expense around this time of year. Oh well that's been my experience with these boots. Hope this helps. Jeremy Cincinnati, Ohio
Merrell's Reply:
We are very sorry that these did not meet our quality standards. We will be in contact with you shortly in hopes that you will give Merrell another chance. Thanks for your time in sharing your review. Please know that Merrell will make this right with you.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Once a week commute to work if that.
- Just ordered second pair
- By Seigens
- 4/9/2013
These are the best boots I have ever owned. After 3 years its time for a new pair. The boot itself still looks great however, the eyelets on the lower part of the boot are made out of a canvas material and after 3 years of getting wet and then drying out the material has rotted and torn so I can't tie them anymore. I was hoping they would have changed the eyelets by now but they are still the same. Still a great boot I hope the next pair lasts as long.
Merrell's Reply:
That is awesome! We are so happy you love these boots and hope you enjoy your new pair as much as or better than your old pair. Thank you for your great review.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Golf course superintendent used in dew, water, mud, and snow holds up to it all
- NIce Boots
- By AllDayworkin
- 4/2/2013
These Boots are amazing, I live in MI and the winters are brutal up here and these things are amazing !!
Merrell's Reply:
We know about those Michigan winters, too! We are so glad you love these boots and think they are AMAZING. Thank you for your great feedback.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Outdoor winter use
- NATO Support in KOSOVO
- By Sneek and peeker
- 2/21/2013
I'm a big Merrel fan and these didn't dissapoint me. I'm out in the field five times a week for hours and hours treking around. The are fantastic in the mud and snow. I did end getting gators for the snow and ice because they are a little low at the ankles. For me these are money well spent. No break-in needed as are with all Merrel's I bought, these are my tenth pair.
Merrell's Reply:
Thanks for the awesome review of these boots. It is great to hear how well they are performing out in extreme conditions. We appreciate your positive comments on this boot.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
I'm out in the field five times a week for hours and hours treking around.
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