Merrell Wildernes Boots

Razor

Razor

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I just wanted to tell everyone that their is a place on the web that has them on sale for $149. Most I have seen are $200+. They are some of the toughest and best boots I have ever worn. You can PM me if you want the web site. I really did not have the money, but at that price, I ordered a pair.
 
Just make sure that you get the ORIGINAL Merrell Wilderness boot and not the Merrell Wilderness CANYON boot. The canyon boot is a softer, less rugged version of the great original boot. I don't know if you can still get the original version, but reviews of the canyon are pretty poor,
 
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Back in the day, Merrell had another lighter, softer boot that used a Littleway (hidden) welt. Sometimes, lighter is better.

Regarding the original Wilderness, it was radically light for its time owing to the use of a foam rubber midsole.

The mid sole was/is prone to splitting, which then leads to the stitching to fail on both sides at the toe bend. Happened to mine and found out from the cobbler who did warranty work for Merrell at the time this was common thing. The repair was to have the boot rebuilt with more traditional (heavier, stiffer) leather midsoles. Once rebuilt, my Wilderness lasted through several subsequent resoles.

It's a very comfortable boot.

If I had to replace my Fabiano Rias (they replaced my Wilderness) I would be looking at the Limmer Standard (non-custom).
 
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