Merrell Ultra boots

This is the World Famous TelemarkTalk / TelemarkTips Forum, by far the most dynamic telemark and backcountry skiing discussion board on the world wide web. We have fun here, come on in and be a part of it.
User avatar
Cannatonic
Posts: 983
Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:07 pm

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Cannatonic » Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:42 am

Aventure Nordique also has Andrew Rifugio in stock which is pretty much the same as the old Ultra. these are the best quality boots I've seen. You could return them for the next size up or down if necessary
"All wisdom is to be gained through suffering"
-Will Lange (quoting Inuit chieftan)

User avatar
Madshus1
Posts: 22
Joined: Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:13 am
Location: McDonough,Ny
Ski style: Mostly BC touring some light tele
Favorite Skis: Epoch 68's/ Eon 62's
Favorite boots: Stil looking,currently Asolo extremes
Occupation: Self employed

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Madshus1 » Sun Dec 08, 2019 5:17 pm

Fisheater thanks for the offer but if I pay $300 for a pr of boots they need to fit or be very close with minimal stretching if needed. I have 2pr of Asolo Extremes that fit like a glove so I'm good for a bit.



User avatar
fisheater
Posts: 2510
Joined: Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:06 pm
Location: Oakland County, MI
Ski style: All my own, and age doesn't help
Favorite Skis: Gamme 54, Falketind 62, I hope to add a third soon
Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska, Alico Ski March
Occupation: Construction Manager

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by fisheater » Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:28 pm

I’m talking $50, if you are in Michigan sometime. There is also a possibility that I may ski East this season. The Alico Ski March is a bit heavier than what you have. The sole is probably the same stiff sole as an Alico Double. It has a quality Amfibio leather upper, Thinsulite insulation. It is an ankle high boot for range of motion, with a stiff sole that offers considerable power transfer to the ski.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-British- ... M3O49jBkSA

Take a look for yourself. Generally if they fit, you’ll find a spot in your quiver for them. I like mine. Best of luck, I did see the Rifugios on Adventure Nordique, it is a really nice boot.



User avatar
Madshus1
Posts: 22
Joined: Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:13 am
Location: McDonough,Ny
Ski style: Mostly BC touring some light tele
Favorite Skis: Epoch 68's/ Eon 62's
Favorite boots: Stil looking,currently Asolo extremes
Occupation: Self employed

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Madshus1 » Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:41 pm

I'm in Ny between Syracuse and Binghamton little town called McDonough you blink you'll miss it :lol:I've checked out those boots on eBay looked like a good boot and alot of guys on here seem to swear by them. Make it out this way give me a holler could meet up somewhere possibly to check them out in person.



User avatar
greatgt
Posts: 904
Joined: Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:37 am

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by greatgt » Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:05 am

Uhhhh love Ultras......my foot size is 9 and a half but would use Ultras in the ten range and do little kiddie thinger....Thick wool socks.....Ultras are awesome!!!!!! Total flex....soft ohhhhhhh.....and if your in powder totally comfortable.....and the balls of your feet feel like they are skiing the snow unhinged....Soooooo good....Would get those Rufffiggio boots but for the first time in forever have three sets of lace up's....Gonna probably ski with one busted up North Rim (Andrews) and an old brown two buckle Rossi....If I go to a ski area....TM



User avatar
Cannatonic
Posts: 983
Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:07 pm

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Cannatonic » Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:05 pm

fisheater wrote:
Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:28 pm
Take a look for yourself. Generally if they fit, you’ll find a spot in your quiver for them. I like mine.
everyone on this website should have a pair of Ski March's! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: You're talking about a boot that would cost $400 in a store if it was a regular commercial product. I think I paid $78 w/ international shipping.
"All wisdom is to be gained through suffering"
-Will Lange (quoting Inuit chieftan)



User avatar
Riff
Posts: 4
Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:43 pm

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Riff » Fri Sep 23, 2022 12:45 am

Hey everyone, just want to say what a great community! Learnt a ton on this forum, thank you for the knowledge!

My first post is a request for an ID and sizing info on a pair of Merrell’s I picked up. No other marking beyond the brand name and size, 11M. I’m assuming it’s an Ultra based on its stiff cuffs. 2lbs 15oz per boot.

Coming from a Crispi Antarctic in the same size, these feel quite loose. Insole is also 1/2” longer so just wondering if the 11 could be UK sizing on the Merrell’s?

They are not broken in so will they eventually soften and wrap around and give a snug fit? They are still very stiff. My Crispi’s felt super out of the box, very short break in. My cobbler said he could use a baseplate shim & leather heel patches to shrink the interior a a little.

I’m aiming for steeper hills this year and hope this is the boot can work for me.

Cheers!

9A0CA576-0309-43C0-8970-AB3E5A59BDB5.jpeg



User avatar
greatgt
Posts: 904
Joined: Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:37 am

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by greatgt » Fri Sep 23, 2022 11:32 am

^^^^^^^^^ Oooooohhhhh......wicked!!!!!! Ultra is awesome......just ski and shortly you will not know that you have anything on your feet.........Wonderful....wicked......for lift served, not so much.....For BC the best.....TM



User avatar
Riff
Posts: 4
Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:43 pm

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Riff » Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:36 pm

Thanks for your encouragement greatgt, the enthusiasm is in line with what I felt when I first saw these boots!!! They will only see the backcountry!!

Ultras.. I feel the love… really want to keep them just want to make sure they’re sized well..

The insoles are about 305mm, there is about 3/4” (18mm) space between toe & top of a narrow insole, not exactly a performance fit. I might try something like an Ezeefit heel sock to see if it helps lock my foot in.

Thanks!



User avatar
Chisana
Posts: 166
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:13 am
Location: Alaska
Ski style: Sliding on snow
Favorite Skis: EMS Woodies
Favorite boots: Merrell ultras
Occupation: Fisherman

Re: Merrell Ultra boots

Post by Chisana » Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:57 pm

Strongly recommend the ezee fits. Have had 2 pairs of ultras, one of which I sold. Still have the first pair which have a hole in the inside liner from heel rub. Used to go the duct tape route,with mixed results, but ezee fit works much better. Use my snowfields mire than the ultras now,but still use the ezerfits.



Post Reply