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Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's

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Outland mid-height waterproof shoes are multisport shoes with performance hiking outsoles to get you from the outlying regions to the urban jungle.

  • Supple, supportive and waterproof nubuck/dura leather uppers have protective rubber toe bumpers and injection-molded heel counters and side bumpers
  • Waterproof leather bellows tongues provide a superior fit and allow ventilation; narrow webbing lacing eyelets offer firm instep security
  • Waterproof laminates and polyester linings offer weather protection and disperse moisture quickly; taped seams and stitching add protection
  • Anatomic footbeds offer precision comfort and moisture management
  • Compression-molded EVA footframes with Air Cushion® heel pockets provide cushioning, stability and durability
  • Molded nylon arch shanks supply torsional stability on uneven terrain
  • Aggressive Vibram® Multi-Traction Plus™ outsoles feature sticky TC5+ rubber and deep lugs for stability and braking on various surfaces

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Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Hiking
Over-the-ankle
Lace-up
Yes
Nubuck leather
Waterproof laminate/polyester
EVA
Nylon arch shank
Vibram rubber
2 lbs. 5 oz.
Men's
Footwear height
Footwear closure
Waterproof
Upper
Lining
Midsole
Support
Outsole
Average footwear weight (pair)
Gender

Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's
 
3.9

(based on 68 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (65)
  • Water resistant (56)
  • Comfortable (55)
  • Ankle support (35)
  • Sturdy/durable (29)

Cons

  • Not durable/ wears easily (6)
  • Not breathable (5)
  • Not water resistant (4)
  • Uncomfortable (3)

Best Uses

  • Day hiking (44)
  • Wet / rain (30)
  • Light loads (29)
  • Long-distance hiking (27)
  • Everyday (26)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      78% 

      (54 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      88% 

      (30 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Low arch (12), High arch (8)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (39), Avid adventurer (28)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (29)

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4.0

Great value

By EGB

from NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Site Member

Pros

  • Great Traction
  • Warm
  • Water Resistant

Cons

  • Boots Feel Narrow
  • Long Break-in

Best Uses

  • Cold Weather
  • Everyday
  • Light Loads
  • Wet Conditions

Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

Would rate highter but they feel narrow even with half size larger, and they lighter colored leather seems to stain easily.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels half size too small
  • Width:
  • Feels too narrow
  • Arch Type:
  • High Arch
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Comment on this review

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Most comfortable boots ever

By cman0178

from St Louis MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Ankle Support
  • Comfortable
  • Good Arch Support
  • Great Traction
  • No Break-in
  • Sturdy/Durable
  • Water Resistant

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cold Weather
    • Day Hiking
    • Everyday
    • Harsh Terrain
    • Heavy Loads
    • Light Loads
    • Long-Distance Hiking
    • Wet Conditions

    Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

    I have not done any distance hiking in a long time and was concerned about going to the Ozark Mountains for a lot of hiking without knowing anything about what shoes to buy. The Rep at REI pointed me in the right direction for sure. These boots were perfect for my feet. They had no need for break in, I put over 20 miles on them on rugged terrain in Arkansas the week I bought them. I had no blisters and no soreness. They held up great and provided more than adequate support.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • High Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    I love these boots.

    By Nineoldmen

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Comfortable
    • Good Arch Support
    • Great Traction
    • Rugged
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Warm
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Day Hiking
    • Harsh Terrain
    • Light Loads
    • Long-Distance Hiking
    • Wet Conditions

    Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

    Great boots. Very comfortable and durable. Took the boots out on a day hike and they were fantastic. No problems on rugged terrain and they keep the feet dry. Would recommend them to anyone.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • Low Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Great Northwest Hiking Boots!

    By Josh Nagato

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Great Traction
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Long-Distance Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

      Love these boots, waterproof and great traction, perfect boots for the Northwest.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great fit and good to go out of the box

      By TNBackpacker

      from Nashville, TN

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Great Traction
      • No Break-in
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Warm
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Day Hiking
        • Harsh Terrain
        • Heavy Loads
        • Light Loads
        • Long-Distance Hiking
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

        I have used a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilator cross trainers for a couple of years and loved them right out of the box. Went to REI recently the night before a 25 mile backpacking trip through the Savage Gulf in TN to get a few items and happened across a pair of Outland Mids on the clearance rack. They were new just no box to go with them. Didn't go to purchase boots but had been thinking about getting some mids for a while and decided to try them out. I normally wear a 10 but these were an 11 and fit perfectly, so the reviews that these run a bit small are accurate. They felt so good that I decided to go ahead and wear these on the hike and never regretted it. They were incredibly comfortable and the water proofing came in very handy as it rained on us every day of the trip. Overall I would recommend these for anyone looking for an upgrade. Great boots and great price too.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Good boots

        By Have boots will travel

        from Mesa Az

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Ankle Support
        • Comfortable
        • Good Arch Support
        • Great Traction
        • No Break-in
        • Sturdy/Durable
        • Warm
        • Water Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Everyday
          • Harsh Terrain
          • Heavy Loads
          • Light Loads
          • Long-Distance Hiking
          • Wet Conditions

          Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

          1)Very comfortable and excellent grip on flat rock

          2)The inside top lace eye loop can tend to stick out to far causing you to hook your opposite boot when it brushes against it.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Comfortable, not as durable as I hoped

          By Chris the Hiker57

          from New York state

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • No Break-in
          • Water Resistant

          Cons

          • Not Durable/ Wears Easily

          Best Uses

          • Day Hiking
          • Light Loads
          • Long-Distance Hiking

          Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

          Very comfortable right out of the box. I have used these in all terrains from the American west to the Sahara. Very comfortable in the field & the city. Probably not the best choice for heavy backpacking, but with a light pack or just hiking they are comfortable all day long.

          My only complaint is that the soles are wearing out after not quite three years. Perhaps that's all one should expect these days; I had hoped for better.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Not terrible

          By Daniel H

          from Altus Okalhoma

          About Me Military/Law Enforcement

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Traction
          • No Break-in
          • Water Resistant

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day Hiking
            • Light Loads
            • Long-Distance Hiking
            • Wet Conditions

            Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

            So far I have hiked twice in them over terrain that wasn't really rugged but wasn't flat at all. I risked not breaking them in first and so far have not experienced any hot spots on the majority of my foot. The toe seems a little cramped when coming down steep terrain. I still have doubts about the durability of the boots, especially with the cloth eyelets for the laces but guess we shall see on that.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Low Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            3.0

            Pretty Good

            By LA Hiker 34

            from Los Angeles, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Ankle Support
            • Comfortable
            • Great Traction
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

            • Not Durable/ Wears Easily

            Best Uses

            • Day Hiking
            • Light Loads
            • Long-Distance Hiking

            Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

            I went through 2 pairs of these last year, on a mix of day-hikes, single night backpacks, and one 7-day backpack. Probably around 250-300 trail miles total.

            The first pair, a bunch of the lugs ripped off after about 20-30 trail miles, exposing the leather inner sole. So I took them back, and REI was gracious enough to exchange them for me. Second pair, same thing, lugs tore off after not many miles. I took them, missing lugs and all, on an 80-mile trek, and they held up fine on that one - no additional damage, no water leakage, plenty comfortable, no rocks jabbing my feet.

            After a bit of a break from hiking (2 months or so), I took them out on a 6-miler to kick off the new season. They were very comfortable. I think after about 150 miles or so, the second pair is reaching a really nice broken-in state.

            But I think this year, I will probably look for another brand, something more durable that I won't have to replace so frequently. I'd recommend these for day-hiking, not heavy loads, and not for tough terrain (shale, scree, etc). I think these are probably more like entry-level boots.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            4.0

            Comfortable hiking shoe

            By RobnRhea

            from Aurora, CO

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Arch Support
            • Great Traction
            • No Break-in
            • Warm
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Cold Weather
              • Day Hiking
              • Long-Distance Hiking
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's:

              I've only had these a couple of months but have put a lot of miles on them. I've done a lot of hiking in snow 6"-12" deep and the only wetness has been from snow coming in from the top of the shoe. Have been very happy so far with the waterproofing and warmth of these shoes. I would not use these for summer hiking. They are great for winter hiking and have used my crampons most of the time with these. Time will tell as for their longevity.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels full size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • High Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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