User Review: Merrell Grand Traverse

Merrell Grand Traverse
Above: The current Grand Traverse, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 27, 1999 by YJAN

Rating:
Materials: full grain leather
Use: rough trail-heavy loads
Break-in Period: one weekend trip (because they're leather)
Weight: 3lbs, 8 oz.
Price Paid: $320 CDN

A very well constructed boot. Utilizes a stainless steel ball bearing lacing system-smart! After the initial brief break-in period, I didn't even notice the boots (which is what I enjoy not thinking about). The bellows tongue does its job well in keeping water from entering the top of the boot. The Vibram sole gives excellent traction, although I would like to see a bit more aggresive treads toward the front.

During a few scrambles on a mountain covered with loose scree, the boots became very flexible, which surprised me coming from leather construction-another bonus!

They do come waterproofed (non-goretex). But I suggest buying a rub-in Nikwax for later on, because the waterproofing will deteriorate over time, especially with hard use.

I will be doing the West Coast Trail next summer (July-2000) and I have no problems with taking these boots.

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