Fitting Merrell Footwear
1) Try your new boots on over the correct sock combination without
lacing. Stand and push your toes forward so they touch the front of the boot. You
should be able to slip one finger into the space behind your heel. If there isn't
enough room, the boot is probably too small and you should try the next half-size
larger. For boots to be used while carrying a moderate-to-heavy pack, a full finger
space is recommended.
2) Tap your heel back in the heel cup and lace the boot. The boot
should feel snug across the ball, around the instep, and in the hell. The arch should
be comfortably supported and the toes should be free to wiggle and curl.
3) To check the fit in the heel, walk up an incline. The heel should
lift a maximum of 1/2 inch.
4) The toes should not jam in to the front of the boot. Check this
by walking down an incline or tap your toe lightly into the floor or against the
wall. If the boot fits correctly, the toes should gently touch the end of the boot.
5) The standard width of Merrell Performance Footwear®
is a men's D and women's B. If the foot feels too loose or too tight in this width
you may want to adjust the overall volume of the fit. Merrell's custom fit system
of footbeds allows you to modify volume and width to fine-tune the fit of our footwear.
While this works for most people, in some cases a medium width may not fit. In these
situations a wide (EE for men and D for women) or narrower model (B for men) may
be needed. Custom footbeds can be ordered through your local Merrell retailer.