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Function and form come together on the women's Merrell Speed Solo MXD Mid Waterproof hiking boots that seal out water and debris while cushioning the foot with lightweight, breathable comfort.
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View the Merrell Speed Solo Product LineView all Merrell Women's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | Merrell Dry waterproof membrane |
Upper | Waterproof full-grain leather/suede |
Lining | 100% recycled mesh |
Midsole | FloatPro foam |
Support | Rock Plate |
Outsole | Vibram ECOSTEP rubber (30% recycled) |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.6 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
UK | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
EU | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 |
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Bought these on May 12th 2025. I use them for just 13 days of hiking before a small dried up twig punctured through the bottom of this boot and into my foot. There is apparently a softer material design through the Vibram soles located at center of this boot. I was walking through some dried bush brambles and a small dried twig went through the bottom of the softer segment of the sole and into my foot. However, these boots are comfortable straight out of the box and didn't feel like they needed any break in before wearing them. I recommend, these boots only for light hiking on paved trails or dirt trails but not for intensive hiking off trail or where various debri is encountered along the terrain. I will be returning them.
I am super picky when it comes to my hiking shoes. I hike around 5 miles a day 6 days a week and do extended hiking trips throughout the year. These are extremely comfortable right away. I didn’t need to “break them in”. I also like the selections of colors currently which are a very soft muted palette, which wears nicely with the dust and mud accumulation. I am a 7 1/2 shoe but I always buy an eight in hiking boots and these fit perfect. Solid shoe for those who supinate or pronate
I bought about 6 pairs of hiking boots, these were very comfortable but ultimately I returned them and picked the goretex option for alaska due to these ones being too heavy and leather was not the material I wanted
Very comfortable, took little to no time to break in.
These were for my daughter who wears them for work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. One shift she walked almost 12,000 steps; she was very comfortable. She said they’re absolutely the best. Purchased through your website.
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I absolutely love these!! I've taken them hiking the last couple of weekends and they are beyond comfortable. The waterproofing is solid and they're incredibly well-made.
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