Merrell Men's Alverstone Mid Hiking Boot

These are VERY light duty walking shoes at best. Absolutely zero support, more like wearing slippers. I am very disappointed with the quality of Merrills it seems like they have gone way down when it comes to quality footwear. I'm not just ranting, I've been happy with their products in the past but the past 2-3 pairs of shoes I have purchased have been way below expectations.Will not be ordering anymore Merrill products.

Bought these for work. I wanted a shoe that was a bit tougher than a tennis shoe but breathable and athletic. I am on concrete floors all day so comfort is a must. I tried these out for a week (40 hours). After switching out insoles (three different pairs) due to lack of comfort I gave up. The heel felt really high and pushed my feet forward and flexibility was lacking. After trying Merrills twice with no luck I won’t try again. Went out and bought a pair of Asics instead with no regrets. They might last half as long but they were also half the price.

Coming from a Moab Vent and Moab 2 Vent user, I was a bit skeptical that any other Merrell could provide the same comfort, but man do these things rock!.I have wide and flat feet so my shoe choices are somewhat limited. I originally chose the Moab Vents because of their out-of-the-box bang-on comfort and fit (you could buy those at the store and head directly to the trail head, they were that good). As I got more educated on what makes a good hiking shoe, I started to notice that my Moabs were a little too stiff and honestly didn't cinch down enough for my ankles (They always felt loose on me, going down half a size didn't help).After my Moab 2s finally cried Uncle, I looked for a bit more athletic hiker, not a Trail Runner, but something more streamlined with a bit less of a profile and footprint. I came across the Alverstones and after reading countless reviews, I saw the magic words, "Large Toebox" and "Great for wide feet". I got them delivered and threw them on for a quick 3-miler on varied terrain, and I gotta say these are my new hiking shoes. The fit is on a another level, so much more secure than the Moab 2s, and the footprint is just streamlined enough to where I don't feel boxy and like I'm wearing hiking boots (The Moab footprint was a bit too big for my taste). The quick-lacing system cinches down securely and the design of the tread allows for fast-paced hikes, which is what I enjoy.I do agree with others that the insole needs to be swapped out ASAP, especially for someone like me with my foot issues, not a problem as I just swapped out the aftermarket insoles I had in my Moab 2s.It's only been one hike, but I love them so far and don't see any issues coming up in the future.

Total disappointment; you certainly don't get what you pay for ($80.00) with these. Merrell is supposed to be a good name with a good reputation for quality shoes, but unfortunately it hasn't been my experience with the last to pairs of hiking shoes I've purchased of theirs.I had these barely 4 months and both heels already had holes worn through the sole. See attached pics. Merrell minimizing material costs by reducing the thickness of the sole is just unacceptable for an $80.00 shoe.I certainly won't be purchasing Merrell any longer....Columbia are on my radar now.

The threads are showing on both toe covers in under 100 miles. I've been walking everyday in these shoes for just under 4 weeks, which I average about 3 to 4 miles per day. I probably have about 80 - 90 miles of mostly neighborhood walking with very little trail exposure.I'm filing a defect return with Merrell and will have to see how this goes.As for the fit, I initially struggled with trying to like these, as these are slightly wider than my prior Merrells. I'm an 11W, and I really have to pull the laces tight to get the right fit, but I've been satisfied with comfort after the first day.The first 1 mile I had these on I was very doubtful. One foot felt off centered, the other ankle lace was digging into my skin. However, after taking the shoes completely off and checking my socks the soles and lacing up again, I've been happy every since. So, don't be completely discouraged by first impressions, it may just take a little adjusting.

I have had Merrel shoes before and they awesomely light and comfortable. Great while flying a paramotor.

I had my last pair of Merrell shoes for over 3 years before they started tearing. I tried other brands but none were as comfortable as my Merrells. Unfortunately the exact shoe was discontinued, so I went through all the options on amazon and ordered 3 styles: this, the waterproof Moab 2, and the All Out Blaze Aero. This one was the best all-around of the 3. I do not hike that much, but I like the support and traction for whenever I do. For the most part, these are just daily shoes for me to wear to work. So YMMV depending on your desire for the shoe. The Blaze was best for me, but I kept the Alverstone as well for winter hiking and snowy days and to prolong the life of both. The Alverstones aren't as comfy as my old ones, but they're pretty close.For comparison sake: The Moab 2 was a bit narrower and tighter feeling in the standard width and definitely felt larger and heavier. For only hiking, they might be the better option, but I returned them. The Blaze was super light and comfy, but I hadn't realized that the material was mostly a mesh which means water would go right into it. At first that was a disqualifier, but when I realized the number of times that would be an actual issue for me was very small, I decided to keep them and they are my daily shoe now.

Stylist and quality of this shoe! Haven’t tried it out on the trail yet; I’m still breaking them in!

Todo es como lo dice en la descripción. Me encanta la combinación....! Muy cómodos!.....

Hatte extra eine Größe mehr bestellt als ich normal trage und fiel immer noch deutlich zu klein aus. Scheint ein Merrell Problem zu sein.

Usually a fan of Merrell shoes. Save your money, these are uncomfortable and feel very cheap.

Man sollte allerdings auf die Größe achten er fällte sehr groß aus, besser eine Nummer größer kaufen,

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