User Review: Merrell Wilderness

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

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Materials: leather, vibram, more leather
Use: dayhikes, day-to-day use
Break-in Period: a month
Weight: around 3.5 lbs/pair
Price Paid: maybe $150?

I've had my pair for about a year-and-a-half, and I guess I'll probably have them for another 20 or 30. It is an absolute wonder to me that anyone still produces something of such simple and perfect craftsmanship! The uppers are nearly one solid piece of leather and, with proper care, probably won't tear or rupture without the encouragement of a land mine.

I do not find the soles ideal; incredibly stiff, flat vibram leaves my feet throbbing if I spend too long walking on hard surfaces (like rocks). They are also h-e-a-v-y. In fact, these Merrells converted me to shoes for almost all longer-range hiking. Still, they're amazing boots and I expect to have them for many years.

Lastly, I have a wide toe, and would suggest that any prospective buyer with the same search out a wide fit for these (mine are medium...).

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Wilderness at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
Men's Wilderness Norwegian Welted Traditional Boot 01015$274.99Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Wilderness Backpacking Boot - Men's$274.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Merrel Men's Wilderness Boots$150.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Women's Wilderness Hiking Boot$199.99Buy Now

EMS
Men's Wilderness Backpacking Boots$275.00Buy Now

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