Customer Reviews Merrell Coldpack 3 Thermo Tall Zip Waterproof

I bought these for my husband whom a size 9 medium always fits. The entry into these boots was so tight that he couldn't squeeze his foot into the boot at all. So I can't tell you how they run; wide, narrow, short, long or if it has arch support. Back they go. Whoever designed these boots needed to add either elastic to the gusset or make the opening wider. Impossible!

I return them, because it was too hard to get in and out of it. I think the zipper is too short.

As noted in other reviews, boots are tight to get on, but seems to be loosening up a bit with wear.

Love! I have low tops too.

I have the low version too. I just bought this one. I read they were hard to get in. After pulling my foot in and out a few times it loosened a lot. Keeping these for sure. Only concern is the zipper candidly and its durability.

I'm very happy with these boots. The size is true (10.5 for me), and they're comfortably warm. The height is good - they're a little higher than my other lace-up boots, and that helps keep my ankles warmer and snow out. The side zipper operates smoothly and stays up securely. These are the first side-entry boots I've ever had, and it took me a little time to realize that, for me, it's best to put my foot in vertically while sitting. I use an orthotic insert with all of my shoes and boots; for these I'm using my thinnest insert and that is very comfortable. No comment about style - they're the boots I use for walking the dog, and he's not picky about footwear.

too large

Too small.

too much effort to put on and off

I bought these to replace my Garmont boots which finally gave up the ghost (the midsole material crumbled after 10 years) and I am very happy, so far. I’m a 13.5 and the 14M is just right with any type of socks. Sometimes I just slip them on barefoot to take the dog out and they feel the 1/2 size bigger they truly are, but when zipped up they’re snug enough. The inner fleece-like lining is definitely comfortable & warm. The reports they are hard to get on are sorta true, but I just angle my heel to the outside & wiggle while pushing down and they snick right in without the need to hold the boot. Honestly, being a zip up design they need to be snug so you don’t roll an ankle while wearing them, right? The light insulation has been perfect for the winter shoveling and light dog walking I purchased them for. My wife wished for a little more stylish choice, but once your pant leg covers the plain upper they look like shoes anyways. The traction has been flawless on mixed surfaces. DO NOT WEAR THEM ON NICE POLISHED WOOD or other glossy finish floors. The ice compound contact areas can mar them like fine sandpaper if you walk around inside. Just leave them at the door like I do & you’ll be fine. All around, I’m very happy after the first winter with them.