Merrell Thermo Arc Ice Boot Review

Once you’ve made your way into these boots, it will take summer to get you out of them! Merrell seemed to have a comfort-oriented, active, yet stylish woman in mind when designing these boots. These no-lace, insulated boots feel like you are sliding your feet into slippers that you can head to the mountains or go to work in. The foot bed offers excellent arch support along with Merrell’s air cushion in the heel to help absorb shock and add excellent stability for hiking in snow. There is a layer of Polartec 200 Thermo Insulation Lining and 400 grams of PrimaLoft Insulation. The reviewer was grateful for the waterproof liner while trekking from higher, colder elevations down into warmer temperatures and melting snow: her feet stayed completely dry, warm and not a drip of sweat to be found on her feet. Weighing a little less than 2.5 lbs., (lighter than most outdoor boots) these boots are perfect for throwing on after a day on the slopes, for a day of hiking and stylish enough for a winter shopping day in town. These boots also have an outstanding grip on ice. If you are in an area that experiences a variety of winter conditions, these boots are highly recommended!

UPPER/LINING

Pig suede leather upper

Elastic stretch bands for easy on and off

Waterproof Membrane provides impermeable barrier

Polartec 200 Thermo Insulation Lining treated with Aegis antimicrobial solution

400 grams of PrimaLoft Insulation

ColdProofâ Ortholite Insulating Footbed

MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE

ActiveHeat Insole with silver reflective film between insulating polyester layers

QForm Comfort midsole provides women’s specific stride-sequenced cushioning

Molded nylon arch shank

Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability

6 5 mm Sole lug depth

Vibram’s Thermo Womens Sole / Trek Dura Rubber

Weight: 2 lbs 5 ozs.

Size 7: Back 7.75″ – Top 12.5″

Size 10: Back 8″ – Top 13.75″