warning to break these in before a long hike!

By pdx_hiking chick Ranked #290 - Women's Hiking Boots June 13, 2008

These are great boots, but I had read a number of reviews about Merrells that said they're ready to go out-of-the-box... no breaking in needed. Maybe that was too good to be true. The first time I wore them was on a difficult day hike and they got uncomfortable half way through- they were digging into my ankle/leg. I read an insert in the box that says the boots are designed to help correct your step, so that may have been my problem. Anyway, the second time wearing them, they were GREAT and I do like them. I've learned my lesson about breaking in boots!

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