Merrell Barefoot Life Frost Gloves Winter Boots - Waterproof, Insulated (For Women)
Closeouts. Merrell's Barefoot Life Frost Gloves winter boots offer the minimalist, barefoot experience you love with the dependable weather protection you need. The DWR-treated and waterproof breathable fabric upper features a stylish foldable cuff that can be worn up or down, chic gathered seams, and the warmth of fleece lining and 80g PrimaLoft® insulation.
Average Rating based on 10 reviews
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Reviewed by BillieGote from WA on Wednesday, May 22, 2013I have a somewhat narrow low-volume foot with long toes. I'm a consistent size 8, and these felt too long when I tried them on barefoot. Even the modest arch support, which it does have, felt more forward. With my bare arch centered on the arch support I had gap behind my heel as well as some room in front of my big toe. A medium+-weight sock kept them the fit from feeling sloppy, but then there's too much cushion to provide a truly "barefoot" feel that for me is the point of this boot design. While a sock made the fit cushy and comfortable, I'd like to wear them with a ski sock liner, and so will try a 7.5 (half-size down). I hope that won't make them too restrictive in the forefoot width. I've been a barefoot/minimalist jogger for 2 years now. So from the barefooting perspective: at first impression, the sole felt a tad stiff for a true barefoot feel but it does flex. Forefoot striking feels fairly natural in this boot. The heel may even be slightly dropped, but not too much so and that would assist the forefoot strike. I admit I was hoping to go for 1-2 mile winter runs in this boot; maybe with the 1/2-size down this might work but I doubt the fit will be glove-like enough to make it a true barefoot running boot. Looking forward to wearing them casually and perhaps to work (indoors)during whatever colder days we have left this year. At first glance they are maybe a little reminiscent of Napoleon Dynamite's "sweet moonboots" because of the lightly insulated boot shaft but they actually are more sleek and fitted. I like 'em.
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Reviewed by BillieGote from WA on Tuesday, May 21, 2013I have a somewhat narrow low-volume foot with long toes. I'm a consistent size 8, and these felt too long when I tried them on barefoot. Even the modest arch support, which it does have, felt more forward. With my bare arch centered on the arch support I had gap behind my heel as well as some room in front of my big toe. A medium+-weight sock kept them the fit from feeling sloppy, but then there's too much cushion to provide a truly "barefoot" feel that for me is the point of this boot design. While a sock made the fit cushy and comfortable, I'd like to wear them with a ski sock liner, and so will try a 7.5 (half-size down). I hope that won't make them too restrictive in the forefoot width. I've been a barefoot/minimalist jogger for 2 years now. So from the barefooting perspective: at first impression, the sole felt a tad stiff for a true barefoot feel but it does flex. Forefoot striking feels fairly natural in this boot. The heel may even be slightly dropped, but not too much so and that would assist the forefoot strike. I admit I was hoping to go for 1-2 mile winter runs in this boot; maybe with the 1/2-size down this might work but I doubt the fit will be glove-like enough to make it a true barefoot running boot. Looking forward to wearing them casually and perhaps to work (indoors)during whatever colder days we have left this year. At first glance they are maybe a little reminiscent of Napoleon Dynamite's "sweet moonboots" because of the lightly insulated boot shaft but they actually are more sleek and fitted. I like 'em.
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Reviewed by Quailane walker from Shenandoah Valley on Saturday, May 11, 2013I love my Merrell barefoot shoes and had expected that these boots would be the same. Unfortunately, they are too tight across the toes. Maybe a bigger size would fix the problem, I am sending them back.
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Reviewed by Kathy from St. Petersburg, FL on Tuesday, April 23, 2013I bought these for a recent trip to Colorado since we were heading somewhere I couldn't wear my flip flops. They are cute boots. I wouldn't say the most stylish but if you had more style I think you would lose practicality. I wore them to travel in on the airplane and they were very comfortable. They say they are barefoot shoes but I wore them with a very thin hiking sock. They were a little loose and if I had the time or if I thought about it when I ordered I may have ordered a size down just to see the difference. But if I had sized down I don't think I could wear a sock. So chose how you would like to wear them.
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Reviewed by dani from virginia on Thursday, March 28, 2013gave to mother in law- she loves them
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Reviewed by m from dallas on Friday, March 08, 2013bought these in preparation for an alaska adventure. no need for breaking in, easy on the feet. good gripper bottoms.
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Reviewed by Mary Clare from Illinois on Wednesday, March 06, 2013more support than expected. good for those with usually warm feet.
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Reviewed by Commuter from Medford, MA on Tuesday, February 26, 2013These boots are very comfortable and lightweight. They are a cute alternative to most snow boots out there and get the job done of keeping your feet dry. My only issue w/these, is that they aren't warm enough. Obviously you'd be wearing them in the snow, in other words, in cold weather - I'd love fot them to be better insulated. I have to wear a pair of warm socks w/these boots, otherwise, my feet
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Reviewed by Maxie777 from Ball Ground, GA on Tuesday, February 19, 2013These shoes are light weight and look so comfortable...but I COULD NOT GET THEM ON. I managed to almost get one on without a sock on. They are so so narrow at the top...and they are flexible...but I could not get them on. I wear a 9 12/. I bought a 9 and a 9 1/2 because reviews had said they were larger than size. I couldn't get either one on. Maybe they are like Uggs and you are to wear them without socks...but my feet get cold. Merrell...put in a zipper. Get rid of the loud color on front and you have a good shoe.
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Reviewed by melba toast from amsterdam, ny on Tuesday, February 19, 2013This is an awesome all-around boot, great color makes it very fashionable and being waterproof takes you anywhere. My all time favorite boot.
