New Training Boots for Arctic conditions

We have Team Polar training in Porthcawl, Wales this weekend …. It is called ” I am a Polar Racer – Get Me Out of  Here!” I am all packed and think that I have enough changes of clothes & shoes! We have been told to take costumes, perhaps this is part of our cold training? We are sleeping out in tents & no doubt cooking on our stoves! I will update you next week!

I am very keen to test out my new Merrell Boots! I Had great customer service from Merrell. At the end of last year I emailed them informing them that I had bought some of their boots in the summer. After four months the linings had split on the back of the boots and were giving me blisters. I explained that I was doing lots of walking and suggested that they looked at this web site! Within a week, they contacted me, suggested I might like the pictured boots as a replacement, and what size was I? If these were not the right boots, then to look at their website and choose any other pair that might be more suitable!

My new boots arrived very promptly, and their initial performance is fantastic. I have worn them a lot in the snow, the grip was excellent, and yesterday, I wore them for over 2 hours, walking in heavy rain. When I got home my feet were still warm and very dry! The boots have been very comfortable from the start, and not required any wearing in! This weekend, running up and down sand dunes will be an even greater test! It is unusual to get such good customer service. Well done Merrell 10/10!

Arctic-Training - Merrell Boot Footprints!

I will try and tweet with pictures this weekend. I am sure it is going to be tough, but at least they can’t make us eat any jungle nasties!

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