User Review: Merrell Wilderness

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

Reviewed May 26, 1997 by Scott Mohler

Rating:
Materials: Leather
Use: Appalachian Trail
Break-in Period: 20 to 50 Mile
Price Paid: $180 approx.

I purchased a pair in 1989 and hiked over one half of the AT and 400 miles on other trails before they required new soles. I didn't have good luck with the resole work. I had them resoled with the original Vibram type soles, the leather between the soles and the uppers seemed to separate. I think the boots were just wornout. The boots were good in wet weather and very comfortable. I feel I got very good service from these boots and would have to recommend them to anyone interested in a purchase. I am trying another brand at this time, which may be a mistake. The Merrells did a super job.