Customer Reviews Merrell Ontario Mid Waterproof

Exactly what I was looking for! I had trouble in my size 9s finding a hiking boots that I won't slip in the heel. These are perfect. No heel slip and room in the toe box just a wee bit if I want to wear a thicker sock. I and a 9 and ordered a 9. Perfect. Great support around ankle. I'm not a professional hiker but when I travel I do some trails and these will be perfect for hiking and also throwing in skinny jeans and a sweater. I love that they will be easy to pack for travel and not crazy bulky in my suitcase. They are light weight and not near as wide as other hiking boots. Even if you don't hike these would be a GREAT winter shoe here in Nebraska!

Some reviewers said they thought this boot runs a bit narrow and maybe even slightly long. Lucky for me! My feet are a bit narrow (or I would say "low volume") and this boot fit perfectly for me. I often run into shoes that run slightly short, and this boot has plenty of room in the toe box for me. I'm so thankful that Merrill makes this boot for narrow feet like mine!

Disappointed that I'll have to return these. They look a little cheap for their price, but much nicer than most hiking boots with a smooth more versatile leather look instead of that rough mesh look that I'm not sure results in a sturdier or better hiking boot. They would have been extremely comfortable had they not been super narrow. I don't know many women who have feet that narrow, especially athletic women who hike. It's disappointing that it's so hard to find hiking boots these days that fit well - seems manufacturers are concerned about women's hiking boots looking either feminine or super sporty rather than serving their purpose: being a hiking boot.

I tried these out on a 45 minute treadmill walk. Very comfy, feet well supported, no ankle slipping. The right feels quite snug and squeezing my toes but am hoping for some stretch, these are keepers.

Loved this boot! Of the 5 pair that I ordered, it was the most comfortable by far. Excellent tread on the soles and moderate arch support. I ordered the otter color because they did not have the boulder color in my size. In the otter, it just looks too much like a Redwing work boot, so sadly I am returning.

Super comfortable. Great traction. Love them.

They look great and are comfortable. Unlike other reviewers, I don't find them to be narrow, but they are warm. So there's part of me that wishes I had ordered the cheaper (and likely more breathable) non-waterproof version, but I hope to use them on a hike in a wet environment, so hopefully the waterproofing will come in handy later.

Love the look and feel of these but they are way too hot on my feet. Guess I'm one of those people who just can't do waterproof/goretex

With some footware, I need a 9.5, and with some I need a 10. This boot feels a little short, and consequently a little narrow. I will be ordering a 10 and then make a comparison, keeping the more comfortable one and returning the other. (I have troubled feet and find them difficult to fit.)