Customer Reviews Merrell Sugarbush Valley Waterproof

I love my boots! They are a classic leather backpacking boot style with modern touches. They are so incredibly soft on the inside that I don't feel like taking them off! I purchased the Dark Earth color, which in person appears like a dark brown with a hint of red (a.k.a., cordovan). In addition to the brown laces that are shown in the studio photos, they also came with a stylish black and white snakeskin-looking color lace that give a nice contrast. I like these boots so much I'm tempted to purchase the black version. Buy them!

After shopping for black boots that fit comfortably and looked good, the Zappos customer service person found this brand/style. The shoes are very comfortable - inside is lined and support sole is made of very soft leather. The boot comes with 2 sets of shoestrings - black and tan marble. The exterior is made of high quality leather (sewn well) with 4 sets of shoelace holes and 2 sets of eyelets - all well made. The rubber bottom sole is sturdy and has a good pattern for gripping. The back ankle has a support bar that keeps your leg/ankle straight. The shoe is very comfortable as soon as you put your foot into it. You will need to make sure you get the right size. I tried the 10 and 10.5 and there was a big difference for me. It looks great for work, dress or casual wear. The only negative is the tongue - It is longer than the shoe and hits your ankle directly which can be annoying. It is also made of leather and seems to be made of more material than necessary making tying the shoe laces a bit tougher than they should be. Overall, these are great shoes, and I would highly recommend them. They look great, too!