Merrell Men's Pulsate Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 275 ratings
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Size Chart
US Boot size
Brand SizeUKEuropeJapan
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

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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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  • 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:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 275 ratings

Product Description

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

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
275 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fit, quality, waterproofness, sturdiness, and durability of the boot. For example, they mention it fits like a glove, it's well built, and it lasts a long time. That said, some appreciate value, appearance, and warmth.

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116 customers mention88 positive28 negative

Customers like the fit of the boot. They mention that it's super comfy, fits like a glove, and is very wearable right out of the box. Some say that the size was perfect.

"...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

"...if I were to go backpacking but for day hikes, these are great and comfortable and they might be fine for backpacking as well...." Read more

"...They fit him amazingly well...." Read more

"...The uppers wear incredibly well. This pair fit snugly, but comfortably as expected, and having worn them daily for the last week I can say that the..." Read more

65 customers mention63 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention that it has a high-quality construction and is dependable. Some customers also say that the boot is comfortable and waterproof.

"...in 90+ degree temps and daily thunderstorms and they performed great in watproofing and about as breathable as a waterproof boot can be...." 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

"...type of boot if I were to go backpacking but for day hikes, these are great and comfortable and they might be fine for backpacking as well...." Read more

"...having worn them daily for the last week I can say that the high quality continues." Read more

23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

Customers like the waterproofness of the boot. They mention that it keeps their feet dry during rain and very warm during dry hikes. They also say that the boots are water resistant and excellent in the winter.

"...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

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

"...And - waterproofing - really appreciated. I can go anywhere in these - in any weather...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the boot. They mention it's a tough shoe for daily use, and it lasts incredibly well. They appreciate the minimal break-in period, and say there are no issues with stitching coming apart or waterproof failing.

"...No loose stitching, no seam failure, no leaking...." Read more

"...soles no longer look new as they have worn down some but overall holding up well...." Read more

"...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

"...This is my third pair - they generally last 3 seasons with heavy use. I use them for hiking = great support, good comfort and breathability...." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the boot. They mention that it provides good ankle support and great arch support. The boot has a nice mid-rise for ankle support, and the higher top gives much more support. They are ready to wear all day and are still wearable.

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

"...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

"Fit was true to size. Very comfortable. Ready to wear all day, right away. I wore them around the house for an hour or so to make sure they felt ok...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the boots. They say it's well worth the price and a great buy.

"...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

"Great shoes at a great price. You can't go wrong with Merrell...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the boot. They say it looks good, feels great, and is functional. Some mention that the boot is for the outdoors, yet fancy enough for the town or office. They also say the tread design is functional, but doesn't hold mud too bad.

"...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

".../gray pattern could be just a bit more pronounced - but still a great looking shoe...." 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

"...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

14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

Customers like the warmth of the boots. They mention that they are comfortable and keep their feet dry and warm. Some say that the boots are excellent in the winter and the best shoes for winter that they have ever owned.

"...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

"...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

"These do make my feet sweat being water proof but I'm fine with that tradeoff. That is the tradeoff with any boot...." 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

Disappointed after several weeks of waiting for them to "break in" properly.
3 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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The_Mountaineer
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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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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Alan
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent boot for the money
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016
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These do make my feet sweat being water proof but I'm fine with that tradeoff. That is the tradeoff with any boot. Also the toe protection is good and I'm happy about the room my toes have in them. The sides offer protection but if you slide your foot into a pointy rock, you'll be feeling it. That is also a tradeoff with this type of boot versus a stiffer full leather type so I'm fine with it.

I think I would invest in a stiffer type of boot if I were to go backpacking but for day hikes, these are great and comfortable and they might be fine for backpacking as well. I've gone on three hikes over 16 miles with them plus numerous shorter hikes since purchasing them so know for certain that these offer all day comfort. Obviously you'll want a good pair of wool socks like Red Head as you would for any hiking shoe.

The traction on dry ground, even the steep with loose gravel type of trails is very good, great even. I'm very happy with them on climbing peaks for example. On wet rocks however, these have shockingly bad traction, shocking because they are so good on dry rocks. That was the reason for taking one star off.

The soles no longer look new as they have worn down some but overall holding up well. I'm guessing they won't last much past a year but they also will have a few hundred miles on them so that's not bad.

Overall a very good shoe for the money.
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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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PJC
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent all-weather boots for hiking and around town
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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I've been wearing Merrell hiking boots for the last 10 years. This is my third pair - they generally last 3 seasons with heavy use. I use them for hiking = great support, good comfort and breathability. 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. This pair fit snugly, but comfortably as expected, and having worn them daily for the last week I can say that the high quality continues.
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enlarson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boots for flat feet folks... and everyone else!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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Incredibly comfortable boots, the best i have ever owned! I agonized for hours over what boots to order, was not disappointed. I have flat feet and i have been burned by other merrell products in the past in terms of foot pain, but not here.

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. High quality boots, high quality grip, great padding inside. The padding especially is worth nothing - so many boots skimp out on this crucial aspect. Why??
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Latenight
5.0 out of 5 stars From China With Love!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2015
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Goes great with the rest of my Merrell collection. All day comfort after minimal break-in for a petfect fit. Black/gray pattern could be just a bit more pronounced - but still a great looking shoe. I always try to get the double top hooks on each side of the boot for easier lacing. And - waterproofing - really appreciated. I can go anywhere in these - in any weather. Don't know why these Merrell are so much better than all the other boots made across the Pacific - but they are. (Great price on this size 13M pair too!)
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J. D.. Cruise
2.0 out of 5 stars but after returning the first pair they fit great. Quality was the problem
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2015
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The boot come small, this is the first time I ever ordered a size 14, but after returning the first pair they fit great. Quality was the problem, they leaked badly. Actually only the right boot leaked. The rains didn't start until after the return period had passed, so I tried for some help from Merrell, I didn't get any. Amazon did finally step in, but it cost a 20% fee. Beware
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Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2016
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Super confortable.
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Grey Matters
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2016
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Great pair of boots!
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Mihai
5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2015
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Just got this boots and they seem to fit perfectly. But like others, i've ordered a half size bigger. I wear size 8.5 UK, and i purchased a size 9 UK, so i will say that they fit as expected...keep that in mind. They look very well built and are very comfortable. 5 stars for amazon delivery also.
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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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