Merrell

I hiked in these right out of the box, barefoot (which I normally wouldn't do without washing them first, but I was eager to try them) I was annoyed at first that the top strap doesn't cover the foot, just the velcro part, which doesn't bother when walking, but I think it weird. One can't quite get a snug fit without bunching the skin, so I let them a little loose and it was fine. The bit around the inner ankle will pop out, which looks like cookie monster talking, but this also didn't bother me enough to send them back. On the hike, over stones and rocks, they felt just like the vibram five-finger shoes, which I like, but might be weird for people not used it..but that is the point of a barefoot shoe. i'm not usually a ballerina slipper, mary jane kind of girl, but these are functional and cute, which is rare. I did sweat a bit and my left heel got a little blister from the friction, but I still like them. I washed them after and realized that they are watertight, which would come in handy for carrying water, if one were in need and it also explains the sweating. The size 7 fit, like a 7 should. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't notice arch support...which would infact defeat the purpose of a barefoot shoe.

These shoes have been very uncomfortable. I thought they would get better over time, but after a month of daily wearing, they still bother my feet. The tongue flares out at the top and hurts the top of my foot. I will probably cut off the flare out to see if that helps. Also, the ankle cut out is off and hurst my ankles. I lace them very loosely, but then they slip. I wear them more like a slip on/off. I tried this model on at the store but they did not have the right size (I usually wear a 9-9½ but in these shoes I needed a 10) so I ordered online. I did not notice these pressure points in the store but after about half an hour of wearing them at home I started to feel the pressure points. I am still looking for comfortable shoes.

These are great shoes, that extremely comfortable! My feet are just a little wide so if you think you might need wider shoes definitely make sure you get the wide width.

Love these shoes! Minimal and comfortable, these are my go to shoes for the summer. They are sized perfectly and fit great, and the mesh material makes them great for quick drying after getting wet. There is some rough spots where some seams connect, but nothing too bad so far. Overall, a great minimal shoe that looks good too.

Just love my new Merrells. Order half size down as I usually wear an 11.5 but the 11 is a perfect fit. Compared to other brands with similar styling I find these have a great arch support. I always buy my Merrells at Zappos when I visit from Australia. Zappos customer service gets 5 stars from me.

Love these! I loved these the first time they made these a couple years ago. They are not too loose in the toe box, I do have mildly wide feet.

These are really comfy! They may run a bit big, but I put new insoles for arch support and they fit almost perfectly. I bought them before a long trip to Iceland and they are warm and waterproof! You can walk around all day in these.

13 year old reports them as "great." He survived a busy hiking weekend in upstate NY & we hadn't had time to break them in. Kept his foot dry too, unlike some other boots we've had.

Let me first say, I will always be a Merrell girl. I have been wearing them for years and will continue to wear them. They are my everything shoe but Merrell has changed. I do not feel that we are getting the quality we once had. Love them still but would love to get the "old" quality back. Also, I love dealing with everyone at Zappos, Amy and A.J., too.

Comfortable fit. I didn't break them in and proceeded to hike 60 miles on the A.T. Over 3 days. They are not the lightest boots out there, but very sturdy.

Super comfortable, super cute. Order 1/2 size down. Have had many compliments on these shoes.

Very cute thong. But, for my foot shape, a very bad fit. This is surprising as I have had very good luck with Merrell sandals in the past. The horizontal cross strap meant to help hold the sandal on didn't even touch the top of my foot, and there was no way to tighten it. This would probebly be a good shoe for a person with a very deep instep or wide foot.

I've used other barefoot and minimalist shoes before, such as toe shoes and huaraches, but these are among the best I've found so far. They are simpler than toe shoes and have a little more structure than running sandals, providing a great balance of attributes among the minimalist running shoes. They are much bigger than most shoes. I had to order a half size smaller and there is still plenty of toe room. Width is good and very flexible. Decent style, as seen above. I have tried running in these with out socks and ended up getting an abrasion behind my large toe, so I would not recommend running in these with out socks, because the lacing stitches and structure can rub against the skin. Overall, amazing shoes.

These shoes are amazing! Far exceeded expectations. Their first trip out of the box was a rocky, sometimes icy and snowy, slippery vertical scramble of a 6 mile hike and my feet were dry and warm the entire time! Amazing traction and stability for such a lightweight shoe. Rinsed off the mud afterward and in the black color the shoes still look brand new. Arch support fairly minimal but worked great with Superfeet insoles. Highly recommend!

I have been wearing these shoes for years and have about eight pairs, but this one feels like a wooden shoe, very stiff, clomps when you walk and the heel does not stay on the foot. I have loved wearing these shoes, but if they have changed the design, I will not buy any more in the future.

These are very light but have a very sturdy feel. The sole is not flexible, which is good for hiking shoes, but does not feel clunky. There was not much in the way of arch support but there is plenty of room to add inserts without crowding. The wide foot size was a perfect fit for me and I have moderately wide feet with a tall, flexing arch.

Love these shoes! I've worn them both with and without socks and on long walks with dogs and they were so comfortable. I haven't yet been brave enough to run in them but I'm very happy with them for just everyday kicking around.

These are great, and actually pretty cool looking. Wanted a minimalist shoe to help me walk with a back problem I am dealing with, but wanted a cute pair, and these are perfect! Maybe run a tad narrow, but wearing thin socks works fine. Highly recommend!

So happy with these shoes, as I always am with Merrell. Was looking for a pair of sneakers that weren't as clunky as running shoes to wear with shorts or capris and these fit the bill. Knocked off one comfort star because the heel rubs a bit at the top because of the way they bend in, still breaking them in. Would definitely buy them again.

Amazing! The geniuses at Merrell have done it again! I can always count on this brand to provide stylish comfort. I am not sure if my feet can be any happier, and I love how perfectly on point the colors and styles are for the summer season. I just ordered another pair in port. Love.