Customer Reviews Merrell Thermo Rhea Mid Waterproof

I have been looking for a warm, comfortable walking boot for frigid temperatures and this seems to fit the bill. I wore them out this morning for almost an hour at -30 C temperatures and my feet were comfortable and warm. They are a light boot, have a good grip on snow and fit a bit wide, which I like. I have not been using the zipper, only the laces, and they are fairly easy to get on and off.

I love these boots but really wish they still made the taller version. I will continue to buy these boots as the special grips on the bottom are excellent for ice and snow!

Love these boots!! Perfect fit and warm!! Great for the barn!

I wear them for work outside in all the climates. They keep my feet warm and dry all day no matter the weather so far this year.

I usually buy a size 8 but I got an 8.5 in this boot for thick socks. They have been pretty warm and very comfortable.

Wore my boots for a 5 mile, very hilly hike yesterday. Stayed so warm, despite the 30 windy day. The traction on these babies is amazing! I kept singing the "spider man" song each time I climbed a gravity-defying, rocky hill The only drawback I can think of is that I could use a little more cushion for comfort. I did size up for thick socks, so I will just add some shock-absorbing insoles.

Loved them ! They kept my feet dry and warm during a stay in Breckinridge. My only issue is they look a bit wide on.

Love this boot. I wear them almost everyday from Oct to March. Very warm, stays dry, my silicone traction cleats fit right in the grooves of the tread. Great fit for a bit of a wider foot.

I tried the boots on and they fut like a glove. Hust not cold enough to wear them quite yet.

I bought these as a replacement of an older style. I liked that they had a side zipper BUT it is totally useless as you still have to unlace your boots to get your foot out. Bad design location for the zipper. They did fit true to size, but they were much taller than had anticipated. These were returned and I ordered the Moab Speed Thermo mid WP (J067016)

These boots look great and feel great. I can't comment on their warmth as it's August.

These boots make me wish it was winter all year long!!! So comfortable and they look cool, too.

Can't wait to hike this winter. these are great quality, comfortable and warm. very pleased with purchase

I love this boots! It's warm inside and good to use during winter weather.

Amazing, kept my feet warm, dry and comfy walking through snow.

Very comfy and soft, great support and also have the vibrum soles to give even more support and traction and these boots also have the Arctic Grip for ice!! I also work at Merrell so I know how nice these boots are!!

So comfy and supportive and warm. Great for those with plantar fasciitis!

I loved these boots!! I bought them specifically for winter canyon hiking. The waterfalls were beginning to melt so there was lots of running water. I impressed everyone by walking straight through streams. I never once got wet. Stayed warm. The boot itself was heavy. But it is exactly what I expected for winter, waterproof warmth

I'm a guy who loves my Merrell Moab 2's, but couldn't find what I was looking for in a winter boot from them. I wanted something in the same style, but 8" or taller, warm and not solid black. Couldn't find anything in the men's to fit the bill (Chill Shell looked closest, but they were a little short, and I couldn't actually find any.) Saw these in granite (gray/black, not solid black) and thought, "I like the style. Why not try it?" I wear a men's 9.5 in Moab 2's, so I ordered a women's 11 (biggest size that they offered.) The good: They fit perfectly. I thought they might be narrow, but they were plenty wide, even when wearing thick socks. Definitely roomier than my men's Moab 2's. They're warmer than my Keen snow boots. With one small exception (see below), the softly hug my feet. I love the way the look. The so-called "women-specific gel" (I'm a little insulted for them) over the toes does actually help trap heat to keep them warm. The bad: The laces slide so easily, that it can be hard to keep them tight as tie them (solution below.) The fold of fabric under the zipper that allows it to open is sometimes noticeable on my ankle (it doesn't bother me for long.) The purple next to the zipper is totally different than that of the laces. It's brighter and more pink, whereas the laces are a nice dark, bluish purple. The laces, I'll keep, but the zipper stripe may get sharpied over. The interesting: My heel is pretty big (you might say bulbous), so I can't get my foot out with just the zipper open, when the boot is tied tightly. So, I do undo the laces at the very top, along with the zipper. Now, I actually overcome the slippery laces issue by tying them before zipping them up when I put them on. It makes them perfectly tight. The small sandpaper like patches on the tread are good for traction in the winter, but they do warn you that it can damage floors. Because I wear them inside my pants, not over, the little loops at the back get bent back, pushing out the leg of my pants. They may get snipped off. All-in-all, I love my Rheas. I might even buy a pair in olive. Merrell should definitely make a men's version.

Warm, super comfortable whether snowshoeing or shovelling snow or hiking hill and dale!

I have not had to wear my electric socks with these boots because they keep my feet warm and comfortable with regular merino socks. Stability on ice is good, but not perfect. Comfortable for miles of hiking and my feet don't hurt in the evening during recovery. Highly recommend! The only improvement would be to have natural wool interior. I bought them from a local and excellent shoe store that fit my foot with additional arches.