Awesome boot!

By mgood3502228171 Ranked #6 - Men's Backpacking Boots September 1, 2008

These boots are awesome! I've had them on a number of trips including a 15 day backpacking trip in Alaska and they performed great!
Comfort: The footbed feels great and provides awesome arch support. The toe bed is roomy enough so allow for thicker socks without cramping your toes together. The laces provide a great amount of support to your mid-foot to keep your feet from sliding forward in the boot when going downhill. We did a number of stream crossing in Alaska that were knee deep with rushing current and that was the only reason these boots got wet on the inside. Even when they were soaking wet they never lost any support, rubbed my feet, or had any weird pressure points to cause blisters. I've had these boots on a number of trips now and never had a single blister. The only negative thing I have to say is about the insole. Its a little thin and if you are planning on doing multi-week trips or have sensitive feet you might want to think about replacing it with a thicker insole. If you are a weekend warrior then it should work fine.
Traction: Great! I've hiked through scree, shale, snow, bush, tundra, swamps, streams, wet rocks, dry rocks and maintained trails and these boots grip it all very well.
Durability: Built to last. These boots have a number of miles on them now and they still look and feel great! The waterproofing still works great as well.
Ankle Support: I look for boots with the most ankle support I can find and these things are great! I never have sore ankles after a long day of backpacking.
In summary: These boots are really comfy, have great traction, are built to last and provide you with great ankle support.

View Details: Merrell Perimeter GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's

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