Merrell Men's Forestbound Wp Low Rise Hiking Boots
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| Dimensions: | 33.02 x 20.32 x 13.46 cm; 750 Grams |
| Model: | J16501 |
| Manufacture: | Merrell |
| Department: | Men's |
| Department: | Men's |
The shoes fit well and are typical Merril comfort. I have only worn them a couple of weeks but they seem to be performing like any other Merril. I have Vasque shoes that look similar and cost twice as much that are not nearly as comfortable.
The shoes fit well and are typical Merril comfort. I have only worn them a couple of weeks but they seem to be performing like any other Merril. I have Vasque shoes that look similar and cost twice as much that are not nearly as comfortable.
I ordered these shoes prior to actually needing them. I just tried them on and walked around the living room a little bit. So far so good. Now let my trip begin!
I ordered these shoes prior to actually needing them. I just tried them on and walked around the living room a little bit. So far so good. Now let my trip begin!
I have several pairs of Merrell hiking shoes and boots that I wear regularly and wanted to buy something a bit better looking for work/casual wear. These shoes fit perfectly, as expected.
I have several pairs of Merrell hiking shoes and boots that I wear regularly and wanted to buy something a bit better looking for work/casual wear. These shoes fit perfectly, as expected.
decent waterproof and comfy
i love these i have a few pairs of these braanded shoes . There robust and suitable for all weather conditions with decent grippy soles
I bought these to replace the exact same item purchased over 2.5 years before. These are not just used for hiking (for which they are great) but I also use them daily. Expensive but to last this long, they are well worth the price. Looks great with jeans and are super comfortable
I bought these to replace the exact same item purchased over 2.5 years before. These are not just used for hiking (for which they are great) but I also use them daily. Expensive but to last this long, they are well worth the price. Looks great with jeans and are super comfortable
A great shoe/boo
Another hit from Merrell. A great leather walking shoe for the winter.
Fit to size good. Comfortable and I really like the way they look
Fit to size good. Comfortable and I really like the way they look
These shoes are what I would say is a cross between a walking shoe and a hiking shoe. Great support for hiking yet comfortable enough to wear around the house, walking which I do a lot or hiking. I would buy these again and other Merrill shoes now that I see how much I like them.
These shoes are what I would say is a cross between a walking shoe and a hiking shoe. Great support for hiking yet comfortable enough to wear around the house, walking which I do a lot or hiking. I would buy these again and other Merrill shoes now that I see how much I like them.
Merrell is a brand my family has relied on for a good fit and great quality shoe. This hiking shoe was a gift for a family member, and surpassed our expectation. An extremely handsome hiking shoe.
Merrell is a brand my family has relied on for a good fit and great quality shoe. This hiking shoe was a gift for a family member, and surpassed our expectation. An extremely handsome hiking shoe.
My husband usually wears an 11 in Merrell shoes and in these he definitely likes the 10.5. great good looking shoe for every day wea
My husband usually wears an 11 in Merrell shoes and in these he definitely likes the 10.5. great good looking shoe for every day wea
PERFECTO!!
Son comodsimos, los llevo para hacer senderismo y a diario. Son anchos de puntera y vienen muy bien para mi talla, que uso un 50. Repetir seguro.
I like that it has the feel of a hiking boot but the looks of a shoe.
I like that it has the feel of a hiking boot but the looks of a shoe.
These shoes are very comfortable and look great. I was worried be a use my foot, while not extra wide, is on the wider side of a D. Many of the reviews said they were too narrow, I find their width not to be narrow at all. They provide plenty of room. Very pleased with this purchase.
These shoes are very comfortable and look great. I was worried be a use my foot, while not extra wide, is on the wider side of a D. Many of the reviews said they were too narrow, I find their width not to be narrow at all. They provide plenty of room. Very pleased with this purchase.
Perfect fit, feels grea
They are a great shoe, so much better than the cheap trainers I usually buy. Fitted well direct from the box, no rubbing areas on feet.
Merrell the bes
An excellent product with a perfect fit!
Nice package and presentation. I hope I could use it some years.
Look good, feel bette
Excellent shoes. Put them on and they feel as if I’ve worn them for ages. Really comfortable. Already walked a good distance and zero issues. I did a lot of research before getting these and it was all worth it.
Look good, feel bette
Excellent shoes. Put them on and they feel as if I’ve worn them for ages. Really comfortable. Already walked a good distance and zero issues. I did a lot of research before getting these and it was all worth it.
Perfect comfo
Thinking of buying a spare pair but think these will last for years
They fit great - I wear 9.5 men’s and the 9.5 shoes I bought fit grea
They fit great – I wear 9.5 men’s and the 9.5 shoes I bought fit grea
Confortable et tient bien aux pieds.
Pour marcher c’est le top, confort et stabilit. Excellent produit.
Eine Nummer größer als normal muss sein.
Bis jetzt ist alles gut. Schner Schuh, trgt sich super.
ice hiking shoes
eed a gel soles for climatic change might need repair some rooftops climatic change green gift card
Beautiful items
I get these shoes all the time. They are low top hiking shoes but I use them for work because they are comfortable and water resistant. For me they are a good buy.
I get these shoes all the time. They are low top hiking shoes but I use them for work because they are comfortable and water resistant. For me they are a good buy.
Merrell; hard to beat for durabilty and comfo
Hard to beat for durabilty and comfort, at a good price. Worn same / simalr shoes for casual/kicking around for years, never worn a pair through to holes or failure of fabric, even the laces are bullit proof in comparrison to usual.
I don’t need to wear a pair in, they are comfortable and good to go for a long walk out of the box. I have 10 year old pairs for gardening!
I couldn’t rate them higher.
Merrell; hard to beat for durabilty and comfo
Hard to beat for durabilty and comfort, at a good price. Worn same / simalr shoes for casual/kicking around for years, never worn a pair through to holes or failure of fabric, even the laces are bullit proof in comparrison to usual.
I don’t need to wear a pair in, they are comfortable and good to go for a long walk out of the box. I have 10 year old pairs for gardening!
I couldn’t rate them higher.
Good quality
Like the look of these as have had Merrell shoes previously. Seem to be well made & up for a decent amount of walking/trekking but not gven the full 5 stars as dubious they will last more than a year.
Good quality
Like the look of these as have had Merrell shoes previously. Seem to be well made & up for a decent amount of walking/trekking but not gven the full 5 stars as dubious they will last more than a year.
Roomy toe box. Good alternative to Merrell Outland.
I prefer little or no mesh and need a roomy toe box. For many years I wore Merrell Outland in a low and a mid. When they were discontinued I wasn’t finding many similar options. For example, the Merrell Moab Adventure looks similar but has a tighter toe box and a short heel cup.
Anyway, I now own the Forestbound in both a low and a mid (size 11) and so far have been very happy with them. No mesh, big toe box and they work well with my orthotics.
Very comfortable. In fact, they might be the most comfortable shoes I own. I’ve been able to walk and stand in them for long periods without any discomfort. I’m not sure how, but they feel surprisingly light for hiking shoes. They look great in solid black too (though the laces have some darker blue threads in them). As a diabetic, I wanted shoes that helped keep my feet warm and these do the job better than any other shoes I own. I’ve not had the chance to test the waterproof feature yet, but worth every penny so far. My only complaint is that the laces are too long, which is hardly even worth mentioning.
My last pair finally wore out. My Merrill’s took me to the Swiss Alps, top of Kilimanjaro, Petra, Central America, Atlas Mountains of Morocco, China Gobi Desert, Glacier National Park, Mauna Kea, over the Dolomites, and the Inca Trail in Peru. Yeoman service.
Some threads coming loose at the toe between the rubber front and the leather top. Shoe has green tint to it which you can’t see on the online picture
Some threads coming loose at the toe between the rubber front and the leather top. Shoe has green tint to it which you can’t see on the online picture
Update, 74 days of everyday use – the soles are peeling off at the front and rear edges. I will need to re-glue them… Removed one star because this is substandard for such expensive shoes. Cosmetically they look as good as new, tread is not unevenly or over-worn which is good.
Also what I said before about the shoes’ water-proofedness or resistance or whatever being no big deal… Well… I put on my old beaten pair of Keen trail running shoes which are not waterproof, which are MUCH lighter weight and breathable for a hike… They were much nicer to wear, I don’t go across enough wet ground to justify the weight, the stuffiness.
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This is exactly the shoe I’ve been looking for for years. I live in a rural area, have to go through damp dirt, loose rocks, don’t really like to have to make shoe-changes unless I’m going out hiking. I have bought the whole gamut of trail runners, hiking shoes between $100 and $200, so far, (provided they don’t wear prematurely,) I think these are my favorite.
The only negatives… I guess the texturing on the sides of the outsoles are odd looking. They catch light, and really stand out. If you don’t keep them clean, they stick out even more, with built up dust/dirt. Then… The insole is pretty stiff. No aches or pains or anything, but, I will probably add some dr scholl’s of some sort.
You should also be aware these aren’t incredibly well ventilated. My previous pair, some Keens… were VERY well ventilated, so, the lack of ventilation bothered me initially, that might not be the case for you.
Overall I do recommend these. I will update the review if they wear prematurely or if they last decently well.
If you have wide feet make sure you order wide, if theres no wide option then don't buy
If you have wide feet make sure you order wide, if theres no wide option then don’t buy
So comfortable, Merrell has never let me down.....20 years of best shoes.
So comfortable, Merrell has never let me down…..20 years of best shoes.
I found the perfect hiking shoe
Are you looking for a worry-free decision on a men’s all purpose hiking shoe? Look no further!
The Merrell Men’s Forestbound Wp Hiking Shoe has got the right stuff for outdoor durability and comfort. A real rubber sole with a non-slip tread design provides a solid base and a ton of grip. The upper is a combination of coated leather and mesh for a lasting waterproof experience. The insole conforms to, and protects your foot, ensuring hours of comfort while hiking or walking.
This terrific shoe runs true to size in foot length and width and provides plenty of room in the toe. Fit is snug when laced up, yet allows for available room for a gel insole [if you require one].
“Rock solid” best describes both this shoe, and my decision to purchase!
Good luck with your search.
Worth every penny
Comfortable from the beginning. No cold feet during these colder days.
Solid shoe.
Good work shoes
It’s pretty hard to find plain black shoes with a ‘walking shoe’ grip, comfort and ruggedness. I’m a nurse on feet 13 hours a day, glad I found these.
Some treakers a lot cheaper but not this quality these are worth the extra
Came prompt,Looks like quality materials, solid but light, really comfortable fit, description gave me impression they where polished leather but are actually nubuck sqwade , I still like them
Schuh erfüllt genau meine Vorstellungen für die täglichen Touren mit meinen Hunde
Schuh erfllt genau meine Vorstellungen fr die tglichen Touren mit meinen Hunden.
Er ist nach den ersten Touren sehr robust und funktional. Kaufe seit Jahren Merrell Schuhe und die Gre passte bisher immer. Mit der Qualitt war ich immer zufrieden.
Der Versand hat toll geplappt und ich wrde immer wieder so bestellen.
Satisfied customer overall.
This is a comfortable and sturdy walking shoe with good grip which is what I was what I wanted for the winter months in particular. Overall 4 star because black was not my preferred colour – I was looking for grey or charcoal but the other factors outweigh this one detail.
Satisfied customer overall.
This is a comfortable and sturdy walking shoe with good grip which is what I was what I wanted for the winter months in particular. Overall 4 star because black was not my preferred colour – I was looking for grey or charcoal but the other factors outweigh this one detail.
I will buy agai
I’ve bought Merrell shoes for years. These are really comfortable and hopefully I will buy another pair when available.
Impermeables. De pell. Còmodes i de sola tova però tenen una bona subjecció al terra tant en sec com humit. Semblen resistents, espero que em durin molts km de caminades per la muntanya. Estèticament m'agraden força. Les tornaria a comprar.
Impermeables. De pell. Cmodes i de sola tova per tenen una bona subjecci al terra tant en sec com humit. Semblen resistents, espero que em durin molts km de caminades per la muntanya. Estticament m’agraden fora. Les tornaria a comprar.
Good shoe for long comfy rough ground walks.
Having tried quite a few walking shoes I have settled on these mainly because of comfort. These are without doubt the comfiest of the lot even ones nearly double the price. I have a pair of Merrell Moabs also I have worn on some long forest treks which have been super comfy but I feel these Forrestbounds have the edge but only slightly and I didn’t want two identical pairs.
Grip over rough ground seems fine giving me enough confidence of my footing and my feet remained dry. The shoes are comfortable out of the box due to being well padded and quite soft inside although this does make them a warm shoe. Thin sock is all I need with these.
The sole does a good job of cushioning shock and leaving my feet free from aches at the end of my walks.
Only other small issue is not quite as grippy over very wet rocks but I expect a more grippy sole wouldnt last as well but no where near bad enough to take a slip in my opinion, nothing I can’t live with and more than made up for by the comfort.
I have a somewhat wide foot and again these are fine.
Have only worn these shoes twice. I have a narrow to medium size foot and it is hard to find shoes that a good fit and these shoes have a very good fit. I use arch support inserts in all my shoes and these shoes work very well with the insert.
Have only worn these shoes twice. I have a narrow to medium size foot and it is hard to find shoes that a good fit and these shoes have a very good fit. I use arch support inserts in all my shoes and these shoes work very well with the insert.
These shoes are just great, I am so glad I bought them. As a farmer I tend to get robust mens’ shoes for the days I can be out of wellies, and these are spot on. They are SO comfortable they are almost like slippers, but have a great robust, non-slip sole and seem entirely waterproof so far – I have walked wet fields, forded streams, waded through a marsh and fed free range pigs so far, and my feet have stayed entirely dry.
If they live up to the promise they are showing after three days, I will be buying them again, and my husband has already bought them having seen mine.
These shoes are just great, I am so glad I bought them. As a farmer I tend to get robust mens’ shoes for the days I can be out of wellies, and these are spot on. They are SO comfortable they are almost like slippers, but have a great robust, non-slip sole and seem entirely waterproof so far – I have walked wet fields, forded streams, waded through a marsh and fed free range pigs so far, and my feet have stayed entirely dry.
If they live up to the promise they are showing after three days, I will be buying them again, and my husband has already bought them having seen mine.
Scarpe sportive di qualità
Il mio compagno da quando ha provato queste scarpe non ne vuole altre. Il prezzo non tra i pi economici, ma il prodotto di qualit. Tipo di scarpa consigliato per gli uomini sportivi.
Merrell Forestbound
Good shoe very comfortable but ordered 1/2 size bigger than normal after reading some of the previous reviews best walking shoes I’ve had in a while
Fab quality and sturdy
Got these for husband and he is delighted they haven’t been off his feet as so comfortable and sturdy.
Pleased after the first week or so. Good for big wide feet. Comfortable. Lightweight. Not given the true dog walking wet grass test yet but out and about in wet weather they’ve been fine. Dry out quickly too. UPDATE – after a few months still pleased with these. Comfortable and my feet have stayed dry walking in the rain, on the beach and through wet grass.
Pleased after the first week or so. Good for big wide feet. Comfortable. Lightweight. Not given the true dog walking wet grass test yet but out and about in wet weather they’ve been fine. Dry out quickly too. UPDATE – after a few months still pleased with these. Comfortable and my feet have stayed dry walking in the rain, on the beach and through wet grass.
I decided to upgrade my old Merrell hiking shoes (10 years old and still kicking) with the Forestbound hiking shoe and these do not disappoint. They fit great, are comfortable, easy to clean, and have great grip when hiking wet trails. Merrell hiking shoes are the only ones I"ll buy from now on.
I decided to upgrade my old Merrell hiking shoes (10 years old and still kicking) with the Forestbound hiking shoe and these do not disappoint. They fit great, are comfortable, easy to clean, and have great grip when hiking wet trails. Merrell hiking shoes are the only ones I”ll buy from now on.
They’re a very strong, tough feeling shoe which gives excellent support while being very light in weight. I bought a 10.5 (my normal size depending on source 🙁 ) and the fit is perfect. A relatively narrow fit as well which is ideal for myself. Bought for walking the dog in all sorts of environments rather than climbing mountains, seems the ideal fit 🙂 for my purposes.
They’re a very strong, tough feeling shoe which gives excellent support while being very light in weight. I bought a 10.5 (my normal size depending on source 🙁 ) and the fit is perfect. A relatively narrow fit as well which is ideal for myself. Bought for walking the dog in all sorts of environments rather than climbing mountains, seems the ideal fit 🙂 for my purposes.
Perfect fi
Perfect fit, no slopping or tightness. I don’t feel stones under foot. Very happy, I even bought a second pair.
parfaites
Ce sont des chaussures que j’ai offertes mon mari qui pratique la randonne urbaine pratiquement tous les jours. Elles sont particulirement confortables , elles tiennent bien au pied sans serrer et en plus, elles sont seyantes. On adore!
I have purchased Merrell shoes for many years and without fail have to go half a UK size up from my normal shoe size of 8UK. I did the same with these and got my usual 8.5 but they are a little too big in comparison to other Merrell. They are comfy and light, but my foot moves around too much in these compared to my Merrell MOAB. My advice is not to size up in these like you normally have to with Merrell. Go for your normal shoe size and you should be fine. I got these using Amazon Wardrobe and also ordered leather Merrell MOAB in my usual 8.5, which are super comfy. So these Forestbound will be going back (using the excellent try before you buy of Amazon Wardrobe) in favour of the traditional MOAB model.
so comfortable
second pair now as they are so comfortable great fit and keep the cold and wet out , great quality .
Excellent product.
Had Merrell boots now for nearly 35years and these do not disappoint.
Belles et bonnes pompes.....
….. mais chaussent grand. Je prends du 42 chez Merrell depuis 20 ans….. mais l…. grand et large. Bon, a va avec des chaussettes paisses et en serrant au max a passe, ou bien on peut toujours renvoyer mais le vendeur n’tant pas amazon, il faut raquer le retour…..
Ceci tant, une stabilit et un amorti exceptionnel pour un prix acceptable. Voir l’usage car en Provence le calcaire est abrasif pour les semelles et mme le VIBRAM ne rsiste pas la cruaut de cette roche….
Careful with sizing
I ordered a 9 and 9 to wear over thicker socks. I’d say they’re a “small” 9 as they fitted over normal socks and the 9 was too small over thick socks. IYSWIM. Comfy though and worn for a day with no issues.
Comfy from first walk
Love these better than some more expensive walking shoes i have bought.
Quality shoe at a reasonable price
Great comfy shoe, probably wouldn’t survive regular fell walking in the mud, but great for everyday pottering about. Nice and warm and waterproof
Value for money
Nice shoe. Fit is good. Wear and yet to assessed.
Waterproof, solid and relatively affordable
Had these now for a year. I do alot of walking. Wide fitting and waterproof for walking the dog and in Wales on the mountains. I have weird feet. Come on! Cheeky bargain.
Waterproof, solid and relatively affordable
Had these now for a year. I do alot of walking. Wide fitting and waterproof for walking the dog and in Wales on the mountains. I have weird feet. Come on! Cheeky bargain.
Excellent pair of shoes
Size fits without any issues. Waterproof to an extend. Overall pleased with the purchase.
I waterproof
Reasonably comfortable, though the insole is pretty basic. You have to adjust things, like the way the laces are threaded: my feet are narrow, so to tighten the laces all the way down I had to change the way they were threaded at the top. Once you’ve kind of adapted them to your feet, then they’re good.
I waterproof
Reasonably comfortable, though the insole is pretty basic. You have to adjust things, like the way the laces are threaded: my feet are narrow, so to tighten the laces all the way down I had to change the way they were threaded at the top. Once you’ve kind of adapted them to your feet, then they’re good.
Ich habe den Merell Forestbound Trekkingshuh bereits ber ein Jahr lang getragen und war sehr zufrieden.
Deshalb habe ich Ihn mir wieder bestellt
Ein wirklich toller Trekking-Schuh, wasserdicht, genau richtig fr meine weiten Wege mit dem Hund.
Leider ist er in Gr.44 in Schwarz etwas zu klein.
Dabei ist 44 eigentlich meine Gre – Egal welcher Schuh…
Ich habe nun auch genau diesen Schuh in hellbraun bestellt, da passt 44 perfekt.
Diesen Schuh in Schwarz, musste ich wieder in 44,5 umtauschen.
Das selbe Problem hatte ich nmlich bei dem Schwarzen, den ich vor einem Jahr gekauft hatte auch.
Denke das ist ein Chargenproblem bei der schwarzen Version.
Ach ja… und nach einem Jahr Dauernutzung ist die Sohle zwar nicht vllig runter, aber ganz schn dezimiert.
Ansonsten alles Top.
Great Shoes
Super Comfy and a great price. I use them as an everyday shoe. Seem well made and look like they will last (I guess time will tell)
Very Comfortable.
Bought these in Black, very comfortable shoe. Used as a casual shoe.
I wasn’t going to post a review yet, because I haven’t yet worn them outside. But I did notice something. I must have ordered size 11.5 by error because I always get size 11, but these11.5s fit pretty nicely and I won’t be swapping them for 11s. So it looks like these may be small for the sizes.
I wasn’t going to post a review yet, because I haven’t yet worn them outside. But I did notice something. I must have ordered size 11.5 by error because I always get size 11, but these11.5s fit pretty nicely and I won’t be swapping them for 11s. So it looks like these may be small for the sizes.
Comfortable and stylish
I wanted a pair of walking shoes that were black leather, waterproof-ish without any other coloured marking. So these fit the requirements. Not yet tested on a long walk or getting wet but on short walks they appear to be OK. Always order a size or two larger than your shoe size to take thicker sock and feet swelling during long walks.
Comfortable and stylish
I wanted a pair of walking shoes that were black leather, waterproof-ish without any other coloured marking. So these fit the requirements. Not yet tested on a long walk or getting wet but on short walks they appear to be OK. Always order a size or two larger than your shoe size to take thicker sock and feet swelling during long walks.
Comfortable well made shoe
Comfortable well made shoe. Good everyday shoe for winter months.
Bought this for work rather than hiking. As expected of Merrell, the overall material quality is excellent and most of all it is comfortable. I wore this for 12-hour shifts for a week straight (mostly moving and standing) and had no issues with comfort. The only slight concern is that a couple of stray treads started to show up from beneath the front black waterproof piece (see photos) which could either be excess threads or stitching starting to break loose only after a week of wearing.
Bought this for work rather than hiking. As expected of Merrell, the overall material quality is excellent and most of all it is comfortable. I wore this for 12-hour shifts for a week straight (mostly moving and standing) and had no issues with comfort. The only slight concern is that a couple of stray treads started to show up from beneath the front black waterproof piece (see photos) which could either be excess threads or stitching starting to break loose only after a week of wearing.