Merrell Wilderness - 20 year old pair vs. “new” vintage pair I just picked up online
My old pair of Wilderness hikers lasted about 20 years with daily use. I’ve had the ankle padding replaced twice and they’ve been re-soled twice. I’m not getting rid of them but going to save them for wear while doing yard work. I know some folks have had issues with Merrell products but these have been a part of my life for two decades. My old boots were made in the USA and the new pair were made in Italy, I hope they can last 20 years as well. Now I have to start breaking them in.
My old pair of Wilderness hikers lasted about 20 years with daily use. I’ve had the ankle padding replaced twice and they’ve been re-soled twice. I’m not getting rid of them but going to save them for wear while doing yard work. I know some folks have had issues with Merrell products but these have been a part of my life for two decades. My old boots were made in the USA and the new pair were made in Italy, I hope they can last 20 years as well. Now I have to start breaking them in.