These are high quality Merrell Hiking / Hunting Boots. I don't recall the exact price, but I believe somewhere around $250-$300 give or take. I've been on a never ending quest to find a pair of boots that fit my feet for backpacking. The list of brands I've tried borders insanity. I bought these because they also looked like a nicer late season option, where I'll wear heavier socks.
These are great boots. Size 13. I have worn them twice, maybe hiked a mile each time. I knew right away they were too big for my feet. The first time I used them straight out of the box. I could immediately tell they were too big on my feet (half to a full size too long and little too wide). Wasn't horrible, but wouldn't wear with a heavy pack. I then put in some new Superfeet (Green) inserts because they often take up more space and make bigger boots come down half a size. Tested them again for maybe a mile...still too long and with the Superfeet and my normal hunting socks, now felt too narrow. I won't wear these, so it's time to unload them.
These have a nice solid sole, with aggressive tread. Great for going off trail and side-hilling. Leather outer and good rand. Gortex liner. Even though they're Gortex, I put a boot sealer on them to ensure the seams are waterproof. Hence, I think the pictures have them looking a little more dusty or even "milky", due to some leftover sealer on them.
They're great boots, but wishful thinking won't get them to fit my feet.
I would consider a trade if you have something comparable. It depends on boot design, but my foot is closer to a 12 in size (assuming I'm wearing middle weight socks). If they're a lightweight hiker I might get any with an 11 1/2. Let me know if interested. I could sell them, but figure there's other guys in the same boat who invested in boots that didn't quite fit and are just sitting around.
These are great boots. Size 13. I have worn them twice, maybe hiked a mile each time. I knew right away they were too big for my feet. The first time I used them straight out of the box. I could immediately tell they were too big on my feet (half to a full size too long and little too wide). Wasn't horrible, but wouldn't wear with a heavy pack. I then put in some new Superfeet (Green) inserts because they often take up more space and make bigger boots come down half a size. Tested them again for maybe a mile...still too long and with the Superfeet and my normal hunting socks, now felt too narrow. I won't wear these, so it's time to unload them.
These have a nice solid sole, with aggressive tread. Great for going off trail and side-hilling. Leather outer and good rand. Gortex liner. Even though they're Gortex, I put a boot sealer on them to ensure the seams are waterproof. Hence, I think the pictures have them looking a little more dusty or even "milky", due to some leftover sealer on them.
They're great boots, but wishful thinking won't get them to fit my feet.
I would consider a trade if you have something comparable. It depends on boot design, but my foot is closer to a 12 in size (assuming I'm wearing middle weight socks). If they're a lightweight hiker I might get any with an 11 1/2. Let me know if interested. I could sell them, but figure there's other guys in the same boat who invested in boots that didn't quite fit and are just sitting around.
