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Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's
These Phasers will stun you with amazing comfort, rugged durability and solid support—built for long day hikes or weekend backpacking escapes.
- Waterproofed nubuck leather uppers are both durable and flexible for long-lasting protection and comfort
- Omni-Fit™ and Bronze Loop system snugs boots around insteps and ankles when laces are tightened
- Waterproof bellow tongues keep out stream water and loose trail debris
- Lightweight polyester mesh linings absorb excess moisture and disperse it for quick drying; waterproof membranes keep feet dry
- Removable, anatomically-shaped EVA footbeds add cushioning to a long day's journey
- Compression molded EVA midsoles with Air Cushion® heel pockets absorb shock and pad against rough terrain
- Nylon midsole supports enhance torsional rigidity for stability on uneven surfaces
- Injection-molded external wishbones support heels and ankles
- Vibram® Phaser™ rubber outsoles keep you moving confidently on the trail; their aggressive tread provides exceptional uphill/downhill grip
Please note: Merrell products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (83)
- Great traction (82)
- Water resistant (70)
- Ankle support (64)
- Sturdy/durable (55)
Cons
- Heavy (16)
- Not durable/ wears easily (15)
- Not water resistant (11)
- Poor laces (9)
- Uncomfortable (8)
Best Uses
- Day hiking (69)
- Long-distance hiking (42)
- Wet / rain (41)
- Harsh terrain (40)
- Heavy loads (37)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
95%
(106 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
93%
(55 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Arch Type:
- Low arch (22), High arch (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (51), Avid adventurer (49), Environmentalist (6), Military/law enforcement (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (54)
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Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
- A little warm
- Slightly heavy
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Harsh Terrain
- Heavy Loads
- Long-Distance Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
I've owned a number of Merrells, all fine shoes/boots, and the Phaser Peak is no exception. After a thorough fitting, walking, and steep downhill testing at my local REI store, I wore them around the house for a week assuring the proper fit. Since then, I have put about 50 miles on them from sidewalks to steep rocky trails. Just a little break-in period was needed to conform to my foot. I replaced the cushion with Superfeet Green for my high arch and replaced the slippery laces with the Sierra Replace-a-Lace which hold a knot tightly. I've not experienced any hot spots, blisters, rubbing or soreness. They seem to be the perfect boot for me, plus they look great!
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- No Break-in
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hiking
- Everyday
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
- Long-Distance Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
Wore these a week after purchasing them with no break-in. First trip I did in them was the Trans-Zion route through all of Zion park (approximately 60 miles).
No blisters, no lack of warmth, no water seeping in.... no complaints at all.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Low Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Everyday
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
Primarily I was looking to buy snow boots for the NYC streets, the sales person showed me these boots and I just loved them. Great for the snow and the slush in NYC. However, I have yet to try the rugget teraing in them. I love these boots! They feel very comfortable,they are light,keep my feet warm, and they look Greeat! I made a very wise investment.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
Cons
- Laces loosen
- Not Durable/ Wears Easily
- Poor insoles
Best Uses
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
I purchased these boots in Oct 2011. I was initially pretty satisfied with the boots. They were comfortable. The boots were worn for day hikes, overnight and multi-night backpacking trips from the Ozarks to the Rockies carrying up to 40#.
After the first overnight trip, I changes the laces as the factory laces loosen up very easily. I also replaced the thin merrel insole with a pair of Superfeet (green). Both of these changes made a huge difference.
Fast forward to March 2013. I recently completed an Ozark highland trail section hike. The soles are beginning to delaminate at the welt on the sides of the boot.
Merrell used to mean quality but I do not expect a boot sole to begin to seperate after 18 months and about 300 miles.
These boots do not hold up to prolonged use for backpacking
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Day Hiking
- Everyday
- Light Loads
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
I bought these boots specifically for cold, snowy weather to wear in an Eastern European city. Combined with SmartWool socks, these boots proved better than any other footwear I have ever worn in cold weather before. The average daytime temperature was below 10F and not once did I feel as though my feet were not warm enough. The ice, snow and slush never entered the boot even though I was occasionally standing in near-knee high snow drifts. Traction was excellent though I did have to knock off excess snow buildup between the lugs when entering buildings or after extended periods of walking. They always felt comfortable without feeling too snug as what usually happens after walking all day. I would definitely recommend these boots!
The one con I can say is that when entering a home where removal is necessary at the front door, they aren't quick to come off or put back on. Otherwise, amazing boots!
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Ankle Support
- Water Resistant
Cons
- Heavy
- Long Break-in
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Harsh Terrain
- Heavy Loads
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
When I first bought these I thought they were great, fairly comfortable but with terrible arch support. Merrell sent me some new insoles, at no charge, kudos to that, but they too had porr arch support so I went some aftermarket insoles. Wore them abotu week straight before my 4+ mile, 2500ft elevation gaine, hike to Horton Lake California. Hot spots on both feet were really bad and a horrible blister on the arch of my right foot ruined my trip. My feet were swollen, throbbing and VERY HOT! not a warm weather boot by any means. I bought them because of REI recommendations for heavy loads as I was pushing 50lbs in my pack and parts of the trail are in bad shape. In short I'm looking for new boots, it's not a knowck againse Merrell, they are just not boots that are good for my feet.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
- Not Water Resistant
Best Uses
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
I have used Vasque Sundowners for the last 20 years but since they don't make them anymore I decided to go with a brand name hoping for quality. Although I was wearing rain gear & gaiters, I came back from a rainy half day hike with wet socks only after the 2nd time I hiked in these boots. I am so disappointed and will now have to search for another boot...
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Great Traction
- No Break-in
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
- Not Durable/ Wears Easily
- Too Flexible
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Day Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
I picked these boots up for an adventure in New Zealand and they started out working great. Extremeling comfortable lining and footbed. From the first use they didn't feel like they needed any breaking in. They kept my feet nice and dry wading through water, mud, torrential rain, and snow. This is definitely a cold weather boot as when temperatures broke 60 my feet got very sweaty. My only compaint, and it is a very big one, is the sole. After I had logged about 20 hours the soles seemed to be completely worn out and floppy. I spent the last half of a 10 hour hike in discomfort getting a very bad pane through my toe joints. After trying to get through a few more shorter hikes without the pain relenting I opted to borrow a pair of boots with much stiffer soles from a friend and the issue was immediately corrected so I am sure it was the boots. by the end of my trip my running shoes which have logged 200+ miles have stiffer soles than these boots. I was very dissapointed with what started out as a very promising boot. Let it be noted that I have ongoing issues with plantar fasciitis which could account for my discomfort in flexible soles but I was getting the pain in both of my feet.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
- Width:
- Feels too wide
- Arch Type:
- Low Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- No Break-in
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Any Thing Outdoors
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Day Hiking
- Harsh Terrain
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
- Long-Distance Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
These boots were confortable out of the box. I went down to a REI store and bought these because I dont like to buy shoes or boots without trying them on. I was going down there to purchase Vasque Breeze 2 boots but after i tried a pair on they were to tight on my toes. The lady at REI suggested that i try merrel boots as they are a bit wider on the toe.I decided on trying these and they fit like a glove. they were perfect. The staff at the Atlanta REI are very helpfull.This store was a bit farther than the closest store which is kennesaw, but i knew it was a bigger store so i made the travel.I recomend these boots to anyone who hikes or backpacks.they work well with heavy or light loads.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Low Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hiking
Comments about Merrell Phaser Peak Hiking Boots - Men's:
I want to like these boots, but I don't. I have hiked at lease 200 miles in them. Most of my hiking is up and down mountains in the Sierra.
These boots are very good in all but one imporant respect. The plastic reinforcement located in the back of the boot prohibits breakin at the heal. I ALWAYS develop hot spots at the heal and then duct tap my feet to survive a trip.
These boots also run hot which contributes to blistering, but I suspect many boots are guilty of the same. So I don't consider this a negative factor.
Otherwise comfort, durability, grip, and support are fine.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Low Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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