Merrell Men's Pulsate Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot

3.7 out of 5 stars 273 ratings
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Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeUK SizeEuropeHeel to toe (in)
76.5409.8
7.574110
87.541.510.2
8.584210.4
98.54310.6
9.5943.510.8
109.54411
10.51044.511.2
1110.54511.4
11.5114611.6
1211.546.511.8
12.5124712
1312.54812.2
14134912.5
15145012.9
16155113.3
US Size Conversion Chart
Brand SizeUK SizeEuropeJapan
76.54025
7.574125.5
87.541.526
8.584226.5
98.54327
9.5943.527.5
109.54428
10.51044.528.5
1110.54529
11.5114629.5
1211.546.530
12.5124730.5
1312.54831
14134932
15145033
16155134

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather and synthetic
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Synthetic

About this item

  • Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with lace-up closure featuring abrasion-resistant toe bumper and M Select DRY impermeable membrane
  • Bellows tongue to keep debris out
  • M Select FRESH natural odor protection
  • Traction outsole
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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.7 x 11.8 x 4.9 inches; 1.3 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ J24383
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 23, 2014
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Merrell
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HUTE9O2
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 273 ratings

Product Description

Get waterproof protection in a mid-rise height with this fresh hiker from Merrell.

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Customers find these hiking boots comfortable enough to wear all day, with good arch support and lightweight design. They are excellent for winter use, keeping feet dry and warm in snowy conditions, and feature a solid gripper tread that performs well on ice. Customers appreciate the waterproof performance, with feet staying dry even in wet grass, and consider them worth the price.

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118 customers mention "Fit"94 positive24 negative

Customers find these hiking boots comfortable and supportive, noting they feel like pillows on their feet and can be worn all day.

"...He loves these and wears them all the time. We've had no issues with stitching coming apart, waterproof failing or anything de-laminating...." Read more

"...they are a really good looking boot, with great support and now nice comfort. the tread is aggressive and support is really good too...." Read more

"...They are comfortable and dependable. I highly recommend them. If you are not satisfied with these shoes you are in trouble, as there are none better." Read more

"Excellent boots that I can wear all day...." Read more

95 customers mention "Shoe quality"95 positive0 negative

Customers find these hiking boots to be of excellent quality.

"...Tread design is functional and sure but doesn't hold mud too bad. I'm used to a little higher boot for working outdoors but these worked well...." Read more

"...Otherwise, they are a really good looking boot, with great support and now nice comfort. the tread is aggressive and support is really good too...." Read more

"...They are comfortable and dependable. I highly recommend them. If you are not satisfied with these shoes you are in trouble, as there are none better." Read more

"...I've worn them for a year now and they still look nearly new, even though they've been through mud, snow, deep slush, and been dusted by concrete..." Read more

27 customers mention "Waterproof"23 positive4 negative

Customers find these hiking boots waterproof, reporting that their feet stay dry even in wet grass and on dry rocks.

"...I also liked the fact that they were waterproof and breathable - which surpsingly is hard to find in footwear, especially for hot summer..." Read more

"...We've had no issues with stitching coming apart, waterproof failing or anything de-laminating...." Read more

"...My feet stay dry and the traction is considerably better than one would expect on snow and ice...." Read more

"...My feet have never gotten wet, and they stay warm in the Colorado winter (although they can be a bit warm in the summer)...." Read more

19 customers mention "Value for money"19 positive0 negative

Customers find these hiking boots to be well worth the price.

"...can inadvertently step on; so it's hard to complain about a quality boot at that price...." Read more

"...Overall a very good shoe for the money." Read more

"...(Great price on this size 13M pair too!)" Read more

"Great shoe worth every penny. Fits like a glove if you know your true shoe size not like all the other brands that keep fluctuating sizes...." Read more

15 customers mention "Warmth"12 positive3 negative

Customers find these hiking boots excellent for winter use, keeping feet dry and warm even in slushy snowy conditions.

"...My feet have never gotten wet, and they stay warm in the Colorado winter (although they can be a bit warm in the summer)...." Read more

"...No break in period required. Light weight and supporting for winter and early spring hikes. Curious to see how they will fair in the hot NC summers...." Read more

"...The boots are also excellent in the winter - water resistant, and warm for slushy snowy days and during spring melt. The uppers wear incredibly well...." Read more

"...It was mid October. Shoe kept my foot dry during rain and very warm during dry hikes. Temperature was around 40f-60f. Great for winter...." Read more

12 customers mention "Traction"12 positive0 negative

Customers praise the boot's traction, noting its solid gripper tread and good grip on snowy sidewalks, with one customer mentioning it performs well even on ice.

"...My feet stay dry and the traction is considerably better than one would expect on snow and ice...." Read more

"...The traction on dry ground, even the steep with loose gravel type of trails is very good, great even...." Read more

"...and the tread is a solid gripper. But I would not buy these again...." Read more

"...Comfortable out of the box, firm enough sole for running rocky trails. I'll leave my rating as is, not because problem with boot...." Read more

11 customers mention "Arch support"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the arch support of these hiking boots, with one customer noting the higher top provides excellent ankle stability.

"...Otherwise, they are a really good looking boot, with great support and now nice comfort. the tread is aggressive and support is really good too...." Read more

"...I get great support and it fits me perfectly. Im a size 10 in this merrell and others - however im a 9.5 in adidas and many other mfgs...." Read more

"...I use them for hiking = great support, good comfort and breathability...." Read more

"...Whereas the sole of the All-Out Blaze had a nice flexibility and good arch support these things have neither - they're very stiff and the overall..." Read more

10 customers mention "Lightweight"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that these hiking boots are lightweight.

"...Merell Pulsates in 11 1/2 and with minimal break in, found them lightweight and comfortable. Really lightweight and comfortable almost like shoes...." Read more

"...No break in period required. Light weight and supporting for winter and early spring hikes. Curious to see how they will fair in the hot NC summers...." Read more

"I've been wearing them a couple of weeks and love them. Very light on my feet, study and comfortable. I wear them daily and feel confident with them...." Read more

"...other brands, but they are comfortable (a Merrell strongpoint) and light." Read more

Disappointed after several weeks of waiting for them to "break in" properly.
3 out of 5 stars
Disappointed after several weeks of waiting for them to "break in" properly.
The design of these are problematic in several ways. I just spent a couple of weeks hiking daily in central Texas hill country- lots of loose limestone rocks, humus ground cover in places, but a LOT of uphill/downhill carrying load. Kept expecting them to get better, but no. I've discovered blisters on the sides of my great toes, something I don't think I've ever had before. I tried skinny compression socks, thick Thorlo softies, and both at the same time, also two layers of compression socks. The fit/length inside is good, I haven't had "toe-jam" when hiking downhill under loads. But the collar is too thin - I routinely find there is a ring of dirt and grunge on my socks just below the collar, with debris - small twigs, grasses, small pebbles, etc., such that every hour or so I have to stop and take them off, clean the grunge off the socks, and empty the grit that's grinding into the balls of my feet. (see attached photo) Happens with both boots. I think there should be a slightly fatter collar, or the design for the laces enhanced. I know they saved me from at least one broken ankle (still ended up with a large bruise and strained ligaments from getting foot trapped between emplaced boulders), and the tread is a solid gripper. But I would not buy these again. It may be they come "somewhat large", but the feel when I first got them was a "as expected" fit/feeling. I maybe should have bought a slightly smaller size. Hard to tell.
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  • Brad B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Brands, Merells are in the top 5%
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2015
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    I never owned a set of Merrell footwear but the price point and reviews made these seem like a good choice for a summer weight waterproof boot. I have owned just about every brand and I have to admit these are now one of my favorite brands. Supremely comfortable. Initially I thought that they fit a little tight but after wearing them around the house for two days they conformed wonderfully. In Keen and other brands, I wear an 11 1/2 US size and ordered these Merell Pulsates in 11 1/2 and with minimal break in, found them lightweight and comfortable. Really lightweight and comfortable almost like shoes. I also liked the fact that they were waterproof and breathable - which surpsingly is hard to find in footwear, especially for hot summer temperatures. I use them all the time for camping and working. Functional for the outdoors, yet fancy enough for the town or office. Tread design is functional and sure but doesn't hold mud too bad. I'm used to a little higher boot for working outdoors but these worked well. I used them for almost two weeks straight in 90+ degree temps and daily thunderstorms and they performed great in watproofing and about as breathable as a waterproof boot can be. Can't find any flaws and I've worn them for a couple of months now.
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  • Abigail Fry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great hiking/casual shoes for wide/high volume feet.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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    I purchased these for my husband as a Christmas gift. He send back all other shoes and several other things as well, but he kept these and LOVES them. He has large, very wide feet, but not very high volume. He previously wore the Keen Targhee II mid, but those were just a bit short and didn't come in a 12.5, so I decided to order these in a wide. They fit him amazingly well. We knew they'd be a bit high volume so we just added a Sole brand insert to the show to add some extra arch support and take up some of the extra room. He loves these and wears them all the time. We've had no issues with stitching coming apart, waterproof failing or anything de-laminating. I really like merrell hiking shoes and now my husband does as well!
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  • Mogwan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Merrill Boots- As Good as Ever?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
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    I've been wearing everything from Merrill shoes, sandals, and boots for eight years. I was a consistent size 8 to 8.5. I bought a pair of these for under $70 on a "Black Fri" sale was was stoked to get a new pair for the Farm here in the Aussie Jungle where boots like this are daily wear due to the terrain, vegetation, and 'things' you can inadvertently step on; so it's hard to complain about a quality boot at that price.

    When they arrived from US, right off the bat, they looked a bit small. i was wearing my usual thick socks (as they keep foot sweat at bay better than thin ones even in tropical heat) and they disappointingly felt too small at the toe-box. I wore them for two days and they did stretch a bit. I finally 'fixed' the situation by swapping the foot cushion inserts i had from a previous pair I had worn for three years and had naturally compressed a few mm. so with the old inserts, the height/thickness was about 50% less. Well, this took care of the problem of them being 1/2 size too small.

    I am always incredulous why "international" shoe companies CANNOT standardise on a friggin' size! What could be so hard?

    Otherwise, they are a really good looking boot, with great support and now nice comfort. the tread is aggressive and support is really good too. I really like Merrills and was not ready to write them off as a potential choice for protective footwear but they really need to look closely at their sizing if they are going to use multiple overseas factories and want to remain as a premium brand.

    I think ordering 1/2 size larger or perhaps a wider width will solve your problem.
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  • C. Dalton
    5.0 out of 5 stars My feet stay dry and the traction is considerably better than one would expect on snow and ice
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015
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    I wear these every day from morning to night, in dry weather, rain, snow, & ice. My feet stay dry and the traction is considerably better than one would expect on snow and ice. They are over a year old, approximately 3500 hours of normal to hard use, walking, jogging, up ladders, on roofs, shoveling snow, and they are still in excellent condition. No loose stitching, no seam failure, no leaking. Amazon had them on sale this week for $60 less than retail so I ordered another pair as a future backup. Without exception, these are the best hiking style shoes I have ever owned. They are comfortable and dependable. I highly recommend them. If you are not satisfied with these shoes you are in trouble, as there are none better.
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  • DerRotMax
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love my Merrells!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016
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    Excellent boots that I can wear all day. I didn't answer whether they provide good arch support as I have pretty flat feet and have to use special inserts, which isn't the boot's fault. I've worn them for a year now and they still look nearly new, even though they've been through mud, snow, deep slush, and been dusted by concrete mix. My feet have never gotten wet, and they stay warm in the Colorado winter (although they can be a bit warm in the summer). Since I ordered these in a wide, I also no longer roll my ankle while walking which was an issue for me in a regular.
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  • Rusty
    1.0 out of 5 stars Small shoe
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
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    These shoes cause my big toes to hurt. Other hiking boots, of the same size, fit fine. They seem ok when you put them on. After wearing them my big toe hurts. The end of the boot is very hard. The top pushes down on the toe.

    The end of the shoe is still 1/3 of an inch away from the toe but the boot pushes down on the toe.

    The boot construction is A+, however like clothes it is best to buy in a store.

    I do not like these boots. Unfortunately I thought they would break in. I have worn them for five days and will now give them away.

    My advice is to not buy shoes on Amazon. They only fit 1/2 of the time. I have also had bad luck with shirts.
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  • Dominic
    5.0 out of 5 stars J'avais fais plusieurs magasins avant et il n'y avais jamais ...
    Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2016
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    J'avais fais plusieurs magasins avant et il n'y avais jamais cette couleur. Et même que le prix étais moins cher ici plutôt que sur le site Merrell. Ce fut un très bon choix 👍👍👍
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  • Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars These are great! I bought them from warehouse deals (they were ...
    Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2017
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    These are great! I bought them from warehouse deals (they were a steal!)

    Walked through the creek in the picture and my feet didn't even get wet! I love these boots!
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    Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    These are great! I bought them from warehouse deals (they were ...

    Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2017
    These are great! I bought them from warehouse deals (they were a steal!)

    Walked through the creek in the picture and my feet didn't even get wet! I love these boots!
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  • Darren C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Merrell Pulsate boots
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2014
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    Very good boots.
    Comfy straight away and happy with them on the trails mountain biking or just on the high street
    Would recommend them.
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  • salim MOH
    5.0 out of 5 stars parfait
    Reviewed in France on December 3, 2014
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    boots parfaite, taille nikel, je fais un 41 j'ai pris un 42 et c'est ideal pour un bon confort de marche.
    Rien a dire envois tres tres rapide.
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  • dieselglove
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong and solid
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2014
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    Only had these for a few days but they are impressive in quality and strength. These are my second pair of Merrells and as with the first pair it is advisable to go for a size or two bigger than your normal size I am normally a size 8.5 UK and the 9.5 Pulsate is spot on.
    They are very comfortable straight out of the box and I got them at a really good price for such a quality boot
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