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Merrell Forestbound Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's
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Built with plenty of cushion underfoot for the long haul, the men's Merrell Forestbound Mid waterproof hiking boots keep your feet comfy and dry on rainy, rocky and just-plain-fun treks.
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Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Polyurethane-coated leather/mesh
Weight (Pair)
2 pounds
- Waterproof, polyurethane-coated leather and mesh uppers provide weather protection; M-Selectâ„¢ DRY waterproof breathable membranes seal out water and let moisture escape
- Protective die-cut rubber rands and toe caps shield your feet from trail debris
- Breathable mesh linings help you stay cool
- M-Selectâ„¢ FRESH antimicrobial treatment inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria
- Kinetic Fitâ„¢ Base contoured insoles provide flexible support
- Molded nylon arch shanks lend stability
- EVA midsoles offer plush comfort
- M Selectâ„¢ GRIP outsoles with 5mm lugs provide traction
Imported.
View all Merrell Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | M-Select DRY waterproof breathable membrane/waterproof leather |
| Upper | Polyurethane-coated leather/mesh |
| Lining | Mesh |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Support | Molded nylon arch shank |
| Outsole | M-Select GRIP rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 2 pounds |
| Gender | Men's |
Merrell Footwear - Men's
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nice boot with thin sole
roughinit23 years ago
I bought this boot with hopes it would be useful for longer day hikes on Colorado mountain trails. The construction of the uppers met my expectation for a decent leather hiker. Once I put them on my feet, however, I knew this wasn't the boot for me. The thickness and padding of the sole was lacking. It felt like there wasn't foot-shaped padding and I was walking on a very flat board. The upper portion of the boot didn't match the bottom. I wore the boots around the house and to work (at an indoor job) for a day. By the end of the day, everything was comfortable except the soles. The flat-footed feeling never went away. As much as I wanted to like these boots, I ended up returning them. I went with the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid boot and was much happier with the sole. I like the traditional look of the leather Forestbound boot, but couldn't keep them with such unpadded and unshaped soles.
roughinit2
Colorado Springs, CO
4 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Comfortable, but not waterproof
Stephen T3 years ago
Lightweight and durable through a 28-mile loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, but walking through moderate rain in urban setting rendered a wet toe box. It's shame the Merrell seems to have a high hit rate of waterproofing defects; such a waste of materials and an otherwise impressive boot.
Stephen T
Chicago
5 people found this review helpful
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km
Salem, Massachusetts
good value and comfortable but some negatives.
2 years ago
i wear these daily but i am pretty hard on shoes. my previous identical pair lasted me 11 months, before blowing out the side seam and leaking. This is better than the keens, timberlands, and lower priced merrells that last me about 6 months before they fall to pieces. The round shoe laces that come w/ them do not stay tied. They are waterproof for awhile, but subsequently do not breathe very well. Still, the most durable and comfortable every day boot i have found for the price.
Yes , I recommend this product
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RodA
Cape Town
Very comfortable but not for rugged trails
3 years ago
I have had these boots for just on three months and wear orthotics in them. I found them very comfortable on the fifteen or so day hikes I did over that period on mountain paths. However, I have just returned from a 5-day hiking trail which included a lot of boulder clambering. The sole grip on the dry boulders was superb but by the third day the toe piece stitching was wearing through and had started to come adrift. Clearly the stitched edge of the rather narrow toe cap was catching on the boulders. For my next pair of boots I will look for a more substantial toe cap.
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Kb
Very comfortable
4 years ago
I bought this boot two weeks ago and am glad I chose it
Yes , I recommend this product
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Response from Merrell
Merrell
4 years ago
We aim to please! Thank you!
roughinit2
Colorado Springs, CO
Nice boot with thin sole
3 years ago
I bought this boot with hopes it would be useful for longer day hikes on Colorado mountain trails. The construction of the uppers met my expectation for a decent leather hiker. Once I put them on my feet, however, I knew this wasn't the boot for me. The thickness and padding of the sole was lacking. It felt like there wasn't foot-shaped padding and I was walking on a very flat board. The upper portion of the boot didn't match the bottom. I wore the boots around the house and to work (at an indoor job) for a day. By the end of the day, everything was comfortable except the soles. The flat-footed feeling never went away. As much as I wanted to like these boots, I ended up returning them. I went with the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid boot and was much happier with the sole. I like the traditional look of the leather Forestbound boot, but couldn't keep them with such unpadded and unshaped soles.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
No, I do not recommend this product
Stephen T
Chicago
Comfortable, but not waterproof
3 years ago
Lightweight and durable through a 28-mile loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, but walking through moderate rain in urban setting rendered a wet toe box. It's shame the Merrell seems to have a high hit rate of waterproofing defects; such a waste of materials and an otherwise impressive boot.
Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 15
dzrtcyclist
New Mexico
Better Than Expected
3 years ago
I put these boots through their paces a week ago. We went on a week long camping trip with plenty of hiking and a bonkers amount of rain. The boots were perfect in the wet, muddy conditions. I was up and down steep terrain each day and I never once felt unstable and my feet stayed perfectly dry. I am considering a second pair just to have.
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Yes , I recommend this product
Mike water utilities
Wesley Chapel Florida
Forest bound Mids are awesome
2 years ago
This is my 2nd pair..I actually use them for work and they have been the lightest and most comfortable boots I’ve found..My feet are always dry..I love these boots and recommend them to anyone looking for comfort and dry feet.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ben C
Raleigh, NC
Durable and Comfortable
5 years ago
These boots are very comfortable. They’re surprisingly insulated and quite durable. I wore them during a downpour while trying to clean up the campsite and get a tarp strung up. My feet were dry the whole time, despite 4 inches of rain falling in about 30 minutes. Highly recommend!
Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Yes , I recommend this product
pk
Menlo Park, CA
a bit to tight
4 years ago
I sure the boot itself was fine although for me it was a bit too tight. The real reason I didn't want to hang onto it was the low cut. I couldn't tell from the picture that it was lower than the last pair I had.
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Jr1987
Edmonton Alberta
Comfortable but an eye broke
4 years ago
I purchased these boots in May for hunting this fall. I found them very comfortable even with my custom orthotics. Sadly an eye broke and I will not be purchasing them again because of this.
No, I do not recommend this product
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