Merrell World Rambler -
The Merrell World Rambler in Dark Earth for Men lets you ramble on in style while enjoying pinnacle comfort from Opanka stitched construction to give you a flexible, foot-hugging fit. The Rambler takes soft pigskin-lined full grain leather and teams it with an Air Cushioned EVA midsole and sticky World 2 Sole for roaming to the horizon.
Fabric:
- Opanka construction offers the flexibility and comfort of handsewn moccasins and places the foot in a deep-seated position for increased stability
Fit:
- Full-grain leather uppers are naturally water-resistant, soft and durable; laces adjust easily for a comfortable, supportive fit
Collar:
- Smooth pigskin leather linings are long-lasting and allow easy entry and exit; foam-padded collars provide extra comfort for your Achilles and ankles
Support and Cushioning:
- Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
- Polyurethane midsoles with Air Cushion® heel pockets provide ample cushioning; molded nylon arch shanks offer great support
Traction and Grip:
- Merrell World™ sticky rubber outsoles absorb shock, dissipate water and provide excellent grip
Comfort:
- Removable OrthoLite® foam insoles enhance comfort
Features:
- Anatomical Cita-XY Footbed treated with Aegis Antimicrobial solution
- AEGIS Microbe Shield® antibacterial treatment helps control odor
REI
In the Merrell World Rambler casual lace-up shoes, you'll find yourself idly exploring near and far in comfort and style.
Imported.
Average Price History:
| Activity: | Casual |
|---|---|
| Footwear closure: | Lace-up |
| Footwear height: | Ankle |
| Lining: | Pigskin leather |
| Midsole: | Polyurethane |
| Outsole: | Rubber |
| Support: | Nylon arch shank |
| Upper: | Full-grain leather |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Weight: | 2 lbs. 3 ozs. |
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Merrell World Rambler Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Great shoes, squeaks but easily fixable
I actually have an earlier version of this line of shoes from several years ago, with suede upper. I've worn down the outside heel rubber but the upper still looks really nice, and they're just so comfortable I dont' want to throw them away just yet. But like other reviewers mentioned, these shoes squeak after awhile and I used to think it was coming from the outsole, but I just came across a review by bassr and that made me realize the squeak was coming from the insert rubbing and moving against the pig skin lining in the heel which has been worn smooth. He fixed the problem by apply moleskin to the insert so its not rubbing the heel lining anymore. I just used electrical tape instead of moleskin and just like that the noise is gone! And the electrical tape is so thin it won't change the shoe's fit at all.
Great Quality Shoe
This product is noisy when you walk; it has a slight squeak that has been driving me crazy for the past 4 weeks. I told myself I would tough it out because the quality, look and feel were all perfect. I needed a shoe that I could wear out and about in the winter time besides running shoes and sandals.
Thanks to another user who reviewed these shoes and recommended that mole skin be applied to the back between the heel and the insole. It completely removed the squeak.
I gave the shoes a 4 star rating because I still feel that a squeak as obtrusive and annoying as this one for $100+ dollars should have been fixed before it was sold to the consumer. Regardless there were no other shoes that fit and felt quite like these.
Thanks to another user who reviewed these shoes and recommended that mole skin be applied to the back between the heel and the insole. It completely removed the squeak.
I gave the shoes a 4 star rating because I still feel that a squeak as obtrusive and annoying as this one for $100+ dollars should have been fixed before it was sold to the consumer. Regardless there were no other shoes that fit and felt quite like these.
Great shoe! Worthless insoles...
A great pair of shoes! I love them. I read the reviews before purchasing about the squeeks; I tried them on in the store and no squeeks; wasnt 5 minutes outside the store and they started; but I was prepared, I had an old set of factory in soles from my Vasque boots that I had removed when I put in my Superfeet for hiking; I put the Vasque factory insoles in and perfect; Dont know why Merril ships such a low quality insole; all you have to do is look at it and rub it with your fingers to see it is made from cheap material; But dont let the in soles keep you from buying these shoes
Durable, Reliable shoes
I bought these shoes for a backpacking trip through Europe. I wanted something that was kind of nice but also comfortable and suitable as my only pair of shoes for a month. I'm quite satisfied with their performance, they were comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time and they show little or no wear after a couple months.
Some of the other reviewers mention that they're noisy. This is true, but it's cured by a simple switching of insoles. I did this, as well as adding a coat of wax for waterproofing.
If you're willing to switch out insoles, these are great shoes that are comfortable, durable, and look nice.
Some of the other reviewers mention that they're noisy. This is true, but it's cured by a simple switching of insoles. I did this, as well as adding a coat of wax for waterproofing.
If you're willing to switch out insoles, these are great shoes that are comfortable, durable, and look nice.
Awesome shoes
These have been my everyday shoes for two and a half years now. They are wonderfully versatile; they look great with everything from jeans and a t-shirt to business casual. They are amazingly comfortable - the best shoes I have ever had in that respect. I have worn my first pair nearly every day for two and a half years, walking about two miles a day on pavement on average, and they are still going strong. I would recommend them to anyone, and I already bought another pair to replace the one I have now when they wear out - whenever that may be!
Great Shoes!
I couldn't help but noticing all the issues with squeaking shoes in the posting. Yes, my shoes started to squeak a short time after wearing them, but I found an easy fix that will work for any squeaky shoes you may have not just Merrell's. The squeak in my case is coming from the heal insert and the sole of the shoe. All you need to do is place a strip of moleskin tape between the insert and the sole on the heal on both sides and this problem will disappear. Hope this helps.
They are brown, they are shoes.
They aren't actually brown, but rather a sort of dull brown/green/gray/tan - exactly what I was looking for. Right out of the box they look like you've already walked in them from Marrakesh to Tangier, while still somehow looking brand new.
Light and comfortable, good construction, stitched on rubber soles, the good leather uppers squeaked a little for the first few days as leather shoes often do.
Light and comfortable, good construction, stitched on rubber soles, the good leather uppers squeaked a little for the first few days as leather shoes often do.
Comfortable
These are very comfortable shoes. I wear them minimum of 5 days a week for about 12 hours a day. They have good traction, look good for business casual dress. However, they make lots of noise. The noise is more of a creaking instead of squeaking. Its both shoes, every step and done this the entire time I have owned them. I have owned them for about 4 months.
Geat Shoe
Looks great and feels pretty good. I am a size 13, but the shoe was loose. So I went with a size 12 and it is a little tight but will hopefully loosen up. One shoe does squeak a lot which kind of makes it awkward when walking around a quiet office.
Awesome Shoes
Very Comfortable shoe. Since I have a large foot I can't be too picky when it comes to shoes. I usually ask what comes in my size and make a choice but this time I got an extremely comfortable shoes with a little style too. Great Choice
Negative Reviews:
Wanted to like
I picked these up a few weeks before I went on a trip so I would have time to break them in. After a week of wearing them I just dreaded putting them on. Like it had been said by other's reviews the insoles squeaked with each step. I could have dealt with that on its own. However these quickly become uncomfortable due to the seam on the back of the inside of the shoe. It rubbed the back of my foot above the heal raw. I tried various socks, but they only partially helped. Admittedly I might have some sensitive feet. None the less these are going back to REI thanks to their 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Creaking and squeaking driving me nuts
I really like the shoe, just like all Merrell shoes I have owned, except for the fact that it creaks and squeaks when walking. This is driving me nuts, especially walking around my quiet workplace. I bought them at an REI attic sale, so they can't go back to REI. Will try a solution mentioned in these posts, and contacting Merrell. If they continue to make noise, I won't be wearing them often.
Good idea; poor execution
Roomy toe box. Very uncomfortable at ankle.
Neutral Reviews:
Very Comfortable
- These shoes are very comfortable, even after 12 hours on my feet.
- I have wide feet and have no trouble with these shoes.
- They started to squeek after a couple days and have done so ever since.
- I live in the rainy pacific northwest and these shoes leak rather quickly on a wet day.
- They lose their new look within a week but stay a nice used rough leather look for a long time.
- They are durable and long lasting (I have worn them regularly for 1 year).
With a few tweeks these would be great shoes.
- I have wide feet and have no trouble with these shoes.
- They started to squeek after a couple days and have done so ever since.
- I live in the rainy pacific northwest and these shoes leak rather quickly on a wet day.
- They lose their new look within a week but stay a nice used rough leather look for a long time.
- They are durable and long lasting (I have worn them regularly for 1 year).
With a few tweeks these would be great shoes.
Decent shoe, wore out quickly
I like the shoes. They fit well and are comfortable. My complaint is that the stitching at the shoe/sole has come undone at the flex point on the instep at the ball of my foot, leaving a nice hole in the shoe as well as an inlet for water. This has occurred in less than a year of moderate use - basically wearing them as business casual shoes. No hiking or off road use. Just street use. Disappointing, given my previous Merrell shoe experiences.
Comfy but creaky
I liked the shoes, as did my wife. The day after I bought them they started creaking every step. OK in a louder environment, but unmissable in a quiet area. Though I've liked my other Merrels, I returned these.
Not your Jordans!
Great shoe for the office, however I have owned for a month and they still make a squeaking. I am a fan of the break-in wear as well.
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