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Merrell Orbit Moc and Reflex Mid
Say hello to kid friendly footwear. Great for sloshing through the muck, these Merrell models are the new après ski boot of new millennium.
There's no doubt that the moc is big with kids. Trendy kids all over the country are discovering the comfort and ease of wear of the moc. Factor in Merrell's waterproof technology and you've got a winner in the Orbit Moc and the Reflex Mid boot.
Orbit Moc
Proven Merrell all-weather moc design for all-season use.
Mesh/Lycra/Neoprene 4-Way stretch ankle gasket. Exclusive, sticky rubber Merrell Reflex Cupsole features aggressive Flying V tread with all-conditions capability.
Slip Lasted Construction
Water Resistant Pigskin Leather Uppers
Lycra/Neoprene/Air Mesh 4-Way
Removable EVA Footbed
EVA Air Cushion Midsole
Merrell Reflex Cupsole/Non-Marking Rubber
Sizes: Kids Sizes 3.5 - 6 Half sizes
Youth Sizes 10-3 Full Sizes
Reflex Mid
Combines higher-cut support with storm-surge protection in a flyweight design that can take on kid's abilities to find wet conditions anywhere. Well-padded, all-leather upper has wide-wrap protection at the top and a high-rise molded external heel counter. Full bellows tongue seals out grit and slop.
Waterproof Construction
Slip Lasted Construction
Suede Leather Upper
Benecke Ceraprene Toe Bumper
Polyester Mesh Lining
7.5mm Narrow Gauge Webbing
Cordura/Leather Bellows Tongue
Removable EVA Footbed
Air Cushion Midsole
Merrell Reflex Cupsole/Non-Marking Rubber
Sizes: Kids Sizes 3.5 - 6 Half Sizes
Youth Sizes 10-3 Full sizes
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