Customer Reviews Merrell Yokota Polar Waterproof

Sizing and ordering on-line is always a challenge. I have a bunion and the forefoot of the boot accommodates it well. Still it felt a little big for a 7 (I wear a sneaker size 7). I found the boots to be warm enough for an hour outside chopping ice/snow as well as decent traction. I could drive with them which was one feature I was looking for with this boot. My biggest complaint about these is that despite a nice footbed (there is support under the arch) there is no medial ankle support which I found disappointing in a company that make hiking shoes. There is no alternative lacing holds to get the pull for support so the upper boot is laced tightly to get support which only sort of works. Merrell could improve its support and/or lace system on these to make them better and even more versatile.

These are going back because they are voluminous. It's not that they're wide exactly, they are more 'tall' in the front. Probably good for a wide foot with a high instep. I couldn't come close to snugging them up on my 'low volume' foot.

I ordered one size up from my shoe size and the heal slipped so I put on wool socks and heel fit but toe box seemed too tight. The ankle area was stiff and the style and quality were mediocre.