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Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's
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Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's

Item # 780271

$120.00

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Scramble in comfort! These Merrell Siren hiking boots supply adventurous spirits with waterproof protection and great looks.

  • Waterproof, full-grain and synthetic leather uppers provide long-lasting performance and reliability; rubber toe bumpers and heel counters protect feet from rough terrain
  • Polyester mesh linings work with breathable mesh in the uppers to wick away excess sweat and promote ventilation
  • Padded, bellowed tongues relieve lace pressure and keep trail debris out; heel loops aid entry
  • Removable, anatomic Ortholite® footbeds are ventilated to help keep feet cool and dry
  • Q-Form™ triple-density, compression-molded EVA midsoles help maintain foot alignment and control pronation
  • Air Cushion® heel pockets in midsoles absorb shock and add stability
  • Injection-molded nylon arch shanks and thermoplastic urethane heel cups stabilize and support feet on uneven terrain
  • Vibram® Siren Song™ sticky rubber outsoles offer low-profile traction and excellent durability

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 7. Please note: Merrell products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 780271

Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleLight-hiking
CutMid
WaterproofYes
UpperFull-grain leather/synthetic leather/nylon mesh
LiningPolyester mesh
MidsoleEVA
SupportNylon arch shank
OutsoleRubber
Average weight23 ounces
Average weight - metric0.65 kilogram
GenderWomen's

Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's Customer Reviews

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Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's
 
3.4

(based on 10 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (9)
  • Great traction (8)
  • Water resistant (6)
  • Flexible (3)
  • No break-in (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hiking (7)
    • Everyday (6)
    • Light loads (4)
    • Long-distance hiking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Nov

    6

    2008

    (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Comfy right out of the box

    By Michelle

    from Somerville, MA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Traction
    • No break-in period
    • Non-slip sole
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Lack of support

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather
    • Day hikes
    • Everyday
    • Shorter Backpacking
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

    I found out that I would be going on a 20 mile backpacking trip in 2 weeks. I didn't feel that was long enough to purchase and break-in some heavier duty boots, so I bought these because I already have and love the low top Siren Ventilators, but would need something with a little more support and that was waterproof for this hike. These boots delivered right out of the box. I took them on a short 3 mile hike to test them out and as expected they were comfortable right away. Though for the longer backpacking trip I could have used a little more support they really did their job: My feet were kept dry, comfortable, and I only got a couple small blisters in places that were not bothersome. We had some snow on the trail and later very muddy and wet trails and these kept my feet nice and dry. Additionally, the aggressive tread pattern provided excellent traction on slick surfaces. I'm sure that over the winter these will also get use daily due to their comfort and warmth. While I'd like to get something a little stiffer for longer hikes, these boots performed great overall. I am a huge Merrell fan, and I'd happily recommend these or my Ventilators to anyone.

    For those of you who wear orthotics, I do recommend doing so with these as there is not noticeable arch support.

    I also recommend buying a half size up if you want to accommodate thick hiking socks. I usually wear an 8.5, but the 9 worked out great.

    • Gift:
    • Yes
    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Bondcliff, White Mountains, New Hampshire

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    (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    9

    2008

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Comfortable & nice looking hiking boots

    By reiles

    from colorado

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold weather
      • Day hikes
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

      These Merrell hiking boots are comfortable and nice looking! I wear these for day hiking over rocky terrain/bouldering and they hold up well. While I haven't completely submersed these boots in water, they are definitely water resistant in puddles, mist and light snow. My feet stayed dry and warm (I had on wool socks as well).

      I bought these in a half size larger to accommodate my thick wool socks and this worked out great. I didn't need much of a break-in period for these boots; wore them around town a bit before I hiked in them and they were comfortable from the first step of my hike. The ankle support is great without digging into my ankles. They're not bulky or stiff like some of the hiking boots I've worn and they're the nicest looking hiking boots I've worn. I really love these!

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      28

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Super comfortable, but waterproof? No.

      By Mandy the Bird Chaser

      from West Virginia

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable/No Break-In
      • Flexible
      • Great Traction

      Cons

      • Not Water Resistant

      Best Uses

      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday

      Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

      I purchased these boots in a desperate attempt to find waterproof boots that would keep my feet dry in the mountains of West Virginia... and they have been a sore disappointment. After only three weeks of use, both boots began leaking at the toe in only mildly rainy/drizzly conditions, and within an hour my feet are soaking wet. The other bad thing about them is once they are wet, they take FOREVER to dry out (I'm talking 3+ days, with insoles removed), which is very inconvenient for my job. Good things about these boots are that they are super comfortable, and required only about four days of break-in time.

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

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

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      18

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      They're pretty good.

      By Picklefeather

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Environmentalist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Great Traction
      • No Break-in
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Hiking
        • Everyday
        • Harsh Terrain
        • Light Loads
        • Long-Distance Hiking

        Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

        I bought them to use while volunteering in northwestern Ecuador. They provided great traction and comfort while hiking in the Andes. Their waterproofing holds up well in moderate rain, but I wore them while hiking in the Redwoods during a downpour and water soaked through to my socks after about a mile of hiking. Although I like them a lot, I wish I would have spent the extra money and bought shoes with Gore-Tex.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        31

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Narrow shoe

        By jen2rocks

        from Williams, az

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Narrow
        • Not Comfortable

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Day Hiking
        • Everyday
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

        I've had many Merrell hiking/trail shoes. I needed a waterproof boot for a long adventure into the Grand Canyon. I bought a 1/2 larger than my normal size. The shoe fit like my true size and after I put on my hiking socks, they felt on the edge of beeing to small. The tread and suport were awesome. The laces stayed tied with no adjustments needed. I hiked down the South Kiabab trail with no problems. The rest of the 10 mile hike was not comfortable. I had 7 blisters and acheing feet like there was no insole in the shoe. The hike out 2 days later was rough. The blisters were around my foot like the shoe was too narrow. I love this brand but this shoe was a miss for long backpacking trips.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too small, Feels too small
        • Gift:
        • No

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

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        21

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        quality control issue?

        By reallynothere

        from Mountain View, CA

        About Me Casual/Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable/No Break-In
        • Flexible

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

            I bought a pair of these yesterday. The left boot felt strange, as if I can feel the ground through the boot at the toe area, but nothing look obviously wrong. They look great, fit well, and felt comfortable when I was walking around in the store on carpet. However when I took them out to the real world the hard concrete and asphalt came right through the bottom as if there were no padding at all. I am using super feet insole in place of the thin insole they came with. There is cracking in the grey rubber already. This is after a few hours of wear? I do not understand the other reviews for this boot except maybe I got a defective pair. But it is hard to tell since the REI store do not have more than one pair of these in my size.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small, Feels too small
            • Gift:
            • No

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            22

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Attractive but less than durable

            By Andeanist

            from Peru

            About Me Archaeologist, Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable/No Break-In
            • Great Traction
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

            • Narrow
            • No ankle support
            • Not Durable/ Wears Easily

            Best Uses

            • Day Hiking
            • Everyday
            • Wet Conditions

            Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

            I use these boots to hike in the Andes and climb around archaeological sites. Within the first month of this field season and the use of these boots, the sole started to separate from the front of the boot. Then all the sewn sections started to separate. They feel very narrow and I have twisted my ankle several times using these. They would be great for a casual walker needing a more attractive, versatile and practical walking shoe but they're no good on the trail.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small, Feels too small

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            12

            2010

             
            4.0

            Great boots

            By Pearlie May

            from Altadena

            About Me Casual/Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • No Break-in
            • Sturdy/Durable
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Day Hiking
              • Light Loads
              • Long-Distance Hiking

              Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

              I've worn these boots for almost one year now. No break in was needed. I've gone on 7-8 mile day hikes with light pack. I wear orthotics and these boots accomodate them well. I can wear mid weight socks or sock liner with heavier sock and I have no problem with fit. I usually hike on fire roads or dirt/sand and some loose rocky trails. I think they are too light for really rocky trails as I can feel the rocks when hiking. I would get the heavier weight backpacking boots if carrying 30-40 lbs. These are fine for day hikes or light pack. I have not tried them in water but I have hiked in 30 degree weather and they are warm.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jan

              25

              2010

               
              2.0

              NOT waterproof. And smelly

              By Workerbee

              from South Bay

              About Me Professional/Guide

              Pros

              • Ankle Support
              • Comfortable
              • No Break-in

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day Hiking
                • Everyday
                • Light Loads

                Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

                I really wanted these boots to work. I have very narrow feet with narrow heels so it is almost impossible to find boots that fit. These almost did, but still had some heel slippage for me. Otherwise, they were very comfortable. However, there were two deal breakers.

                1) NOT waterproof. For me waterproof is waterproof, there is no degree, i.e. a little waterproof. These were perhaps, water resistant. What I did was soak them in a bucket of water about two inches deep for 45 minutes. That is a little extreme perhaps but not out of the realm of possibility if you were walking through snow, mud or streams. Both boots leaked through on the side right around the ball of the foot. It looked very sealed there but guesssnot. As mentioned in another review, they took three + days to dry.

                2) The smell! They had a really, really bad chemical smell. Even after sitting outside for two weeks and the above-mentioned soaking, they were still quite pungent. I thought that maybe they were made waterproof by a coating, not by a membrane, but looking on the Merrell site, they do indeed have a "waterproof" membrane. So I can't account for the smell.

                I don't know if these were an aberration as I only tested one pair. I saw one review of leaking and no other mention of the smell so maybe I am just especially sensitive. I am now working on seeing if the Vasque Briza GTX work. Very narrow, I don't know how people with normal feet would even fit into this but definitely waterproof when subjected to the same test.

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                Sep

                14

                2009

                 
                5.0

                comfy!

                By E.D.

                from WA

                About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

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

                  Comments about Merrell Siren Waterproof Mid Leather Hiking Boots - Women's:

                  I've done a 3 day and a 4 day backpacking trip with these. They were very comfortable from the start. They seriously feel like pillows surrounding your feet. No blisters. I did a lot of harsh/steep scrambling on the last trip and they surprisingly held up great. Great traction.
                  I'm skeptical about how durable they are. They are very soft and flexible. I will just have to wait and see.
                  I think these boots are more water resistant than waterproof. They stand up to rain, but not to walking through shallow streams. Use the rocks/logs.
                  The original insole they came with was not comfortable for me. I switched it out for the Lynco orthotics.
                  Also, my measured shoe size is 6 1/2 and I had to buy a 7 1/2.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels full size too small, Feels too small

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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