Very pleased with the boots right from opening the box. The boots were really comfortable, although I have to lace them a little looser than my summer hiking boots to put less pressure on the tops of my ankles. Fully water proof, and excellent for snowshoeing with the heels holding the showshoe straps securely in place. Also like the size of the boot vs other "snow boots" - although the weight is still fairly heavy for the size. Would definitely recommend.

Very comfortable and light, much like all the Merrel products. However, the picture shows an all black boot. The section near the top of the boot is light gray to match the gray in the sole!!! I kept them because they are so nice but I would have appreciated getting exactly what I ordered. Backcountry.com should update the picture online so there are no surprises when you open the box...

I live in the snow and ice these are the best boots I ever owned there lite warm and conferrable !
easy to clean the out side of dirt ect
by the way backcountry is the best online gear store out there
keep up the great work
thanks from the great north country

Just saying, but i could care less about the two-tone ankle support. Your pant legs cover em anyway...I found these boots comfortable to wear during eight and nine hour construction shifts, lots of support and warm. They are truly waterproof and are great in the snow. The only drawbacks for me are two small things. These boots are warm until you've been in the snow for some time. Inevitably the rubber chills your feet. The only other thing is the traction on the bottom picks up rocks and small gravel and if you're not careful you will scratch any wood floor you walk on. Overall, I am a happy customer and would recommend these boots to anyone.

I've owned these a year and they are the best boots for general winter used I've ever had or could wish for. They look great and I wear them when I go out with jeans on. The soles seem to last forever. The other best part about them is they clean up very nice. I sloshed around in muddy half melted snow water at a compost site and my feet stayed warm and dry. And put them in the sink and cleaned em up like new. I want to buy another pair just to have, if my current ones ever wear out. I've given them a beating and all they have is scuffing. I also use them when I snow blow my driveway. The rubber outer shell is great because it doesn't lose it's shape like leather boots do when you get them soaked.They truly are water proof as well. I can't say enough good things about them. Wear a good pair of wool socks with them and your good to go! These are so worth the money.

I really liked the performance of my Chameleon hex's during the warm hiking months. So when winter came around I decided to stick with Merrell and I bought the thermo 6 boot. Overall it's exactly what I wanted and expected... very light weight, waterproof, great traction (exceptionally poor on ice though), and extremely comfortable for a mid height boot. One complaint... the eyelets on the lower portion of the shoe are nylon. I tore one out the 3rd time I laced them up. It would be better if they were all metal and not just the top 2

I just got mine a little while ago. But they are very warm and will keep your feet dry. My only complaint is that they are a little stiff at the top, but I have a feeling that I just need to break them in a bit more.

Keep feet dry and warm in all conditions and offer great grip. They aren't the most flexible boots, but not many upper-mids are. Can't ask for any more than these boots offer.

These boots are comfortable from day 1.
Sizing is also perfect.
Lots of tread so they aren't going to wear out anytime soon.
Although, my toes did get cold will standing out in the snow, but I guess that will happen with any boot.
Overall... great purchase.

This Merrel has been made in excellent materials and are very comfortable. The shoes look very strong and durable.