great boots, will not wear anything else. feet keep dry all day long no matter how wet you get them. hold up and wear good. would suggest getting superfeet insoles for them, n…
- Alexander, 01/15/12

If there is only one piece of gear I could save from a fire, it would be by Asolo boots. I have hiked hundreds of miles in these boots, and they are built to last. They have…
- Jeremy, 01/27/12
Los Angeles

I had previously purchased the Sorel Joan of Arc boots. The Cate the Great are a much better fit, with all the same great features of style and warmth without being so clunky…
- joan, 02/20/13

I bought these boots after disappointments with many other brands. Picked them up before heading out for fieldwork and was impressed at the lack of break-in time. Fit my feet…
- KIMBERLY, 11/08/08
Vancouver Island

these boots have gotten me through so much and they are still in absolutely great shape. They are very durable, warm, and yet breathable for all hiking conditions. When i was…
- lindsay, 11/24/10

These boots are designed for very cold weather, high altitude climbing. I got them to use on Denali and, hopefully, Everest. They're expensive, but so are frostbitten toes,…
- DONALL, 04/09/09
NEW YORK

I saw two guys break the lace up system on Denali last summer. Both had pretty bad shin and toe bang at the end of the ordeal as well. Once you fart around with intuition l…
- WILLIAM, 12/21/09
KETCHIKAN

It's been 751 days since my 1st review. In that time we (the boots and I) have gone through break-in (which wasn't bad), several (6) ambitious climbs, and most (that means mo…
- Gary, 09/26/12
Addison, Texas

Use these things every day as journeyman lineman hiking up mountains in WV n Cali the n climbing poles (both steel and wood). They hang tough and feel like you're on the gr…
- Ray, 07/20/12

No question the warmest dbl boot I have used. Climbs really well on steep ice and rock and you cna walk in them. Most of the big boys are using them on anything cold and ext…
- DANE, 02/10/08
ISSAQUAH

If Steve House and Vince Anderson wear this boots to climb the biggest wall on earth, Nanga Parbat Rupal Face 14,000 ft. or 4,270m. in 2005, I think this is good for everyone.…
- NESTOR, 01/21/08

Full disclosure, I am a GORE-TEX MountainTech. I use these boots for short mountain climbing trips in the Sierras when the weather gets cold and I expect glaciersl/ice climbi…
- Joseph, 09/13/12
Redlands

I have only had the pleasure of using these at the Ice Tower in Fenton, Mi and in the UP while Ice Climbing over the last two years. However, I bought these with the intention…
- Joshua, 12/20/11
Clio, Mi

The Merrell Wilderness is one of my all time favorite products. A piece of great all season footwear that with proper care will last you a lifetime. Once broken in, it is th…
- Eric, 02/24/13
Northern Wisconsin

THESE ARE THE STRONGEST MEANEST BUT GOOD LOOKING BOOTS I OWN !!!! JUST LIKE ME.!!!! NEED A PAIR OF BOOTS AND WON'T HAVE TO REPLACE THEM FOR 100 YRS... BUY THESE ..BOOTS....N…
- Ric, 12/29/09
WOODLAND PARK, NJ

I stalked these boots for a little while before committing to the daunting $200 investment. I am so happy I finally snatched them up! They are very warm, even when your mom ma…
- Sarah, 12/05/11
Sterling Heights

I didn't want to spend the money, but I am sooooo glad I did! These boots are so warm, comfortable, and the best part is that you can run around in deep snowbanks and not hav…
- Kristin, 04/22/12
Lansing

i used my scapa's on a 31 day trip in winter blizzard conditions in the northern cascades. the boots were good but they did not holed up after one hard day of crampon travel.…
- Daniel, 08/03/10
indianapolis

Overall I'm happy with my Scarpas. They're warm, comfy enough, and solid. I feel the liners leave something to be desired. A little more padding under the foot may lead to…
- JOHN, 07/14/10
Troy

I have been backpacking since 1975 and found the perfect boot for me 15 years ago, the Asolo 535. I then migrated to the Asolo 520 and Powermatic. I regret ever trending awa…
- John, 12/18/10
Little Rock

Heavy, Don't Breathe, Awesome Lacing System I really wanted to want these. They're really hardcore. BUT - since I'm a fair weather (summer) packer I need boots that breat…
- Sean, 04/25/10

Sorel Tofino Women's boots not only look great, but they fit perfectly. When you measure your feet, do it in centimeters and be precise. This boot in chilli-pepper/black is…
- Bonita, 01/22/13
Regina

nice, fashionable product for a waterproof boot. Lace-up allows for a snug fit.…
- Kelly, 12/26/12
Upstate New York

You absolutely should not skimp when it comes to boots for hiking and backpacking. A good, well-made pair of boots is going to cost a little more than bargain priced boots, bu…
- Scott, 04/08/13
Wilderness

I got my husband a pair of these boots to wear turkey hunting as they were recommended by the guys on the turkey forum. He thinks they are the most comfortable boots he's wor…
- Gloria, 12/29/12

These shoes are super comfy and keep your feet sry when it's wet. Get a size bigger than normal and you will have blister free walking. I highly recommend these shoes.…
- Cheryl, 12/15/12

Recently used this boot climbing the Blue Hill North Skyline trail. No problems, blisters or complaints. True to size and well made. Biggest test was climbing down the rock…
- Bob, 04/08/13
Needham, MA

Fit well, break in super fast, and are really waterproof (they are gortex after all).…
- Kathleen, 05/16/13
New Jersry

I’m a Noob at climbing, but have decided to try it out by heading to Rainier. I bought these as a part of a massive gear purchase for the trip. I had heard that La Sport…
- Charlie, 05/26/10
Austin

I bought a size larger than my regular street shoes and they were a perfect fit. Although the temperatures were very cold - in particular on summit day, with just one pair of…
- michael, 03/05/12
Grand Cayman

These boots are solid! For my break in hike, I climbed Mt. Rainier, worked amazingly well, never got wet even in sloppy snow starting at sunrise. Not entirely good for keeping…
- Jeremy, 02/12/12

I did Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest Base Camp in these with no problems! Keeps feet warm and feels like you've had them forever as soon as you put them on! Great ankle support a…
- ART, 10/25/12
Fredericksburg

I did a 14-miler in them pretty much straight out of the box- couldn't be happier. There are a little on the heavy side, but otherwise like hiking on clouds. I found them to…
- Carol, 10/27/10
Lake Placid

These boots are constructed really well... the materials are great and they seem to be holding together nicely! Only problem: the full-grain leather is more stiff than I like,…
- Heather, 09/22/10
Provo, Utah

I used these boots for a climb of Mt Lafayette in NH on December 27, 2012 (the day of winter storm Euclid). We climbed on through extremely high winds, deep snow drifts, and…
- Shane, 03/11/13
CT

These the third pair of double plastic boots I've used and they are by far the best. The other being the Scarpa Inverno and the Koflach Degre. The liners are removable, so…
- Matt, 03/05/13
Golden, CO

I have a narrow foot and hiking boots just don't come in A width. These fit well. I tried them on in a box store and then looked online for the best price. Shh.…
- Elizabeth, 05/07/13