User Review: REI Monarch

Reviewed December 30, 2001 by John Pepka

Rating:
Materials: Leather/GTX
Use: Day trips on AT in Conn. & Ma.w/15 lbs.
Break-in Period: 5 mi.
Weight: 250
Price Paid: $120

I've owned hiking boots off and on (no pun intended!) for over 30 years, but I found out only recently that a boot has to fit the shape of the foot as well as length and width. For us with hard to fit feet, it means a lot of shopping around, but after 4 pairs in two years, I took a good look at my feet and discovered I had narrow feet with boxy toes and all the boots I've tried had rounded toes. Then I found these Monarchs (made by Merrell) by process of elimination at the three stores nearby that carry an extensive array of boots. I also had no small help from understanding salespersons.

I've never even come close to any foot problem with these boots I still have the original insole and thank God I didn't promise myself I had to buy the most expensive boot I could find. After 100+ miles on the AT and Blue Hills outside Boston, I consider these a steal for my hard to fit feet.

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