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User Review: Merrell Superlight

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August 26, 1997

Rating:
Materials: Leather
Use: Rough Trail Backpacking
Break-in Period: None (really!)
Weight: 3 Lbs.
Price Paid: $199 CDN

M2 Superlight (Backpacking)

2.4mm Waterproof Perwanger Leather (Sandstone)

2.4mm Waterproof Full Grain Leather (Dark Brown)

Leather/Compressed EVA Bellows Tongue

Silicon Molded Retaining Wall

Instep Control Lacing System

Dynamic Fit Inner Torgue

Asymmetrical Bronze Double Hooks

Out of the box, these boots felt like "slippers" ... super comfortable, cushioned and supportive. They must be good - after just three day hikes, these boots carried me through the West Coast Trail with a 60-70 pound pack (and not a blister to show for it). (I started out with 60 pounds, and ended up with 70 ... believe it!)

I would highly recommend these boots to anyone 175 pounds and under who likes supportive boots, yet doesn't want to be weighed down. The heel contains shock absorption, similar to a running shoe. Despite poorer comments about other Merrell hikers, this model is superb! The double tongue is very comfy. The boots are waterproof to ankle height. If you need more protection from water, do what I did and buy some Sealskinz. This is my third pair of Merrells - and not my last!

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