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Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's
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Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's

Item # 764098

$175.00

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Merrell Perimeter boots are lightweight long haulers that will go the distance in wet-weather conditions you face on your backpacking excursions.

  • Durable and waterproof, top-grain leather uppers feature leather/EVA outer tongues to protect feet and keep out water and trail grit
  • Bellowed leather inner tongues incorporate mesh for breathability
  • Stainless-steel ball bearing eyelets offer easy rolling lacing with even pressure distribution; bronze double hooks cinch the collars to your ankles
  • Molded rubber toe bumpers and silicone-molded sidewalls protect toes and uppers against bumps and abrasion
  • Gore-Tex® waterproof liners let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements, keeping them dry and comfortable
  • Nylon linings are treated with Aegis™ antimicrobial treatment to keep odor-causing bacteria at bay
  • Washable Ortholite™ anatomic footbeds inhibit odor and enhance comfort
  • Dependable support and stabililty comes from stable polyurethane midsoles and 6mm tapered nylon shanks
  • Deep lug, Vibram® Multi-Grip Hiking™ outsoles provide excellent traction in all types of mountain terrain and conditions

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: Merrell products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 764098

Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleBackpacking
CutMid
WaterproofYes
UpperLeather
LiningWaterproof breathable membrane/nylon
MidsolePolyurethane
SupportNylon shank
OutsoleRubber
Crampon compatibilityStrap-on
Average weight3 lbs. 2 oz.
Average weight - metric1.42 kilograms
GenderMen's

Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's
 
3.7

(based on 9 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (9)
  • Water resistant (9)
  • Sturdy/durable (5)
  • Comfortable/no break-in (4)
  • Ankle support (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hiking (5)
    • Heavy loads (5)
    • Long-distance hiking (5)
    • Wet conditions (5)
    • Harsh terrain (4)
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    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Mar

    30

    2008

    (12 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great boot!

    By The Adventurous1

    from Colorado Springs, now Germany

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Stable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry
      • Day hikes
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

      I've had these boots for a couple of years and must finally retire them. Super comfortable and durable. The leather gets pretty scratched up, but doesn't effect the performance at all. The sole is beat-up and worn, but has lasted many many miles. Sole at the toe is starting to separate, but other than that, I never had a problem with the boots at all. Great boot: comfortable and durable. They got me up most of the CO 14ers and Kili with no problem. As with most full grain leather, a bit much for short day trips without a load, unless you need the stability and are walking on rocks.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (12 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      16

      2008

      (11 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Design & Manufacturing defects

      By dy/dx

      from Northern, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Eyelet pulled out

      Best Uses

      • Not for Backcountry

      Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

      First pair, manufacturing defect; burn on tongue, melting nylon material.Second pair, design defect; eyelet pulled out after 2 hikes (4-week-old boot). Rivets holding eyelets for laces are too small. Hole dia. in leather is 4.5mm and rivet back is 5.3mm, leaving only 0.4mm collar to grip leather. See [@]

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      28

      2008

      (9 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Disappointed

      By Poolabool

      from Utah - Wasatch Mountains

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Arch Support
      • Great Traction
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Poor ankle support

      Best Uses

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

      Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

      I was disappointed with the performance of these shoes. After rolling my ankle several times, with and without a pack, I decided to compare them with my old Soloman's. I noticed that the Merrell's were about 1 inch shorter at the ankle. Maybe this is the reason. I have never had a problem with rolling my ankle until I used these boots. I have hiked about 200 miles since I bought them, and one of the eyelets just pulled off. (This is less than 1 year of use.)Also there is a design flaw where the highest feed through eyelet tends to cut into the shoe lace as you pull them tight. I needed new laces after 3 months. I am now researching for my next pair of hiking boots, and thought I would share my point of view.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      20

      2008

      (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best Boots Ever made

      By Scotty10

      from Sonoma, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Great Traction
      • Non-slip sole
      • Stable
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry
        • Cold weather
        • Everyday
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

        This is my third pair and every year they find some way to make them even better. these boots are the best you can get for the money.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        19

        2009

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        My favorites, ever. They are that good.

        By Wm Gardner

        from Wisconsin

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Environmentalist, Photographer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Ankle Support
        • Comfortable/No Break-In
        • Great Traction
        • Sturdy/Durable
        • Water Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

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

          Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

          My travels have me hiking anywhere from the Olympics to the Adirondacks and I have to say these boots have become my new favorites. Stable, comfortable, and they keep my feet dry. Right out of the box, I took a short hike here in WI where I live. They were so comfortable and I was so confident in their fit and performance that I took them (just days later) for 2 weeks in the Cascades. I am tempted to buy another pair just to keep on hand for when these eventually wear out!

          I absolutely love the grip of my soles. They have good lugs that clear well and they are slightly soft so they grip slick surfaces better than any other boot I have ever owned. I normally wear these with 30-40lbs of camera equipment on my back and I am no lightweight myself. They are very stable on steep trails and these still feel great after spending several days in the mountains.

          Merrell footwear tends to fit me very well; within the last year or two I have quit buying anything else if I can help it. I honestly can't think of what I would change on these boots. I just dread when it gets too cold to wear these where I live.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          26

          2009

           
          5.0

          Awesome Boots

          By The Realist

          from West Linn, OR

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

            I just got done with these boots on a little 35 mile hike through the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. I did it in these boots with no break in time before hand. Now, usually I would never do that with a pair of stiff boots like these especially since my load was about 65 pounds, but I had no time to break in. So I bought some superfeet and went at it. All I can say is amazing, these boots are awesome. I dont know if it is the same for everyone else who does not have different insoles, but with superfeet these boots were very comfy. Also these boots had great support and super grip on very shaky grounds. I would recommend these boots to anyone. I would however say to be safe to get a better pair of insoles.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size, Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jul

            3

            2009

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great boot

            By max patch hiker

            from Charlotte, NC

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Ankle Support
            • Arch Support
            • Comfortable/No Break-In
            • Flexible
            • Great Traction
            • Sturdy/Durable
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

            • Difficult Laces

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

            Great boot, sole very soft for vibram outsole.

            • Gift:
            • Yes
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size, Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            11

            2009

             
            4.0

            Good everyday boot

            By WichitaMountainMan

            from Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable/No Break-In
            • Flexible
            • Great Traction
            • Sturdy/Durable
            • Warm
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

            • Soft sole

            Best Uses

              Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

              I have worn my boots everyday working for over a year and they are great. I added a memory foam insole and it made a big difference. The sole is soft and has torn a cleat off while I was hiking on the sharp rocks in the Wichita Mountains. I am going to buy another pair when these wear out. Good boot with great traction.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size, Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jun

              10

              2009

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Great boots, but not very comfortable.

              By danvb

              from Tacoma, Washington

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Great Traction
              • Sturdy/Durable
              • Warm
              • Water Resistant

              Cons

              • Long Break-in
              • Not Comfortable

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:

              I've been a rabid backpacker in the Washington State's Olympics and Cascades for over 40 years. I usually carry between 40 and 60 pounds, depending on the trip.
              I've worn these boots on 100+ miles of back-country trails. They are well made, kept my feet warm and dry and have probably one of the stickiest treads I've ever worn. They have great traction and cling to even the slipperiest of rocks.
              However, I found them to be one of the least comfortable hiking boots I've ever worn. The foot bed provides very little cushioning, particularly under the balls of my feet. I also found arch support somewhat inadequate. Usually after hiking for ten miles or so on any day, my sore and well-pounded feet were ready to call it a day. After wearing these boots for over 100 miles I decided that they just wouldn't get any more comfortable. I finally ended up switching back to another model of boot that I've worn in the past. (Danner Expedition GTX)
              They're great boots, but they were not a good match for my feet and my very fast (3.5 MPH) style of back packing...

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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