Men's Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof Review

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(More customer reviews)I have plantar fasciitis and love to hike so a comfortable shoe is priority number 1. I like these better than my Nike Shox. I also like being able to have dry feet so the waterproof feature was a must. Don't let the shoe store guy (who only hikes in the mall) convince you that the Gortex shoes are waterproof. All this means is that they won't come apart if they get wet. They're durable, yes, but with the breathable sides, step into a few inches of water and you'll have soggy socks. The shoe has to have the "Waterproof" plate on the side. After four or five sporting goods stores, this was the only boot that I could find that met this criteria. A lot of the other shoes were too pretty or looked like they could kick in the face of a bear if you were attacked. These were built for the trail and they're also very light.

Without the breathable sides, I was concerned about sweaty feet, but after 5.5 hours on the trail, I was pleasantly surprised. My feet didn't sweat. The socks I wore were Red Head and I believe these made a big difference. At the hiking stores you'll see a lot of thick, wool socks. The Red Heads I'm referencing are only thick on the sides and bottom. The remainder of the sock is thin and cool.

The price does seem a bit steep, but if you're a serious hiker and want these features, you'll have to spend the extra amount. Through my searching, there's just seems to be no alternative. I "saved" some cash one year and destroyed the boots on my first trip. So, I really just wasted money.

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Product Description:
UPPER/LINING " Nubuck leather upper " Bellows tongue keeps debris out " Vibram® Multi-Traction Plus sole lugs are configured for gripping " Abrasion resistant rubber toe cap " External heel counter adds stability " Waterproof Membrane treated with Aegis® Antimicrobial solution provides impermeable barrier " Ortholite® Anatomical FootbedMIDSOLE/OUTSOLE " Molded nylon arch shank " Compression molded EVA footframe provides cushioning " Merrell® air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability " 5mm Sole lug depth " Vibram® Multi-Traction Plus Sole/TC5+ Rubber " Weight: 2 lbs 5 ozs.

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