Reviewer Dorothea Hedien
Great shoes... but the box (which I prefer to save) was totally crushed. Packed in a plastic sack.
Reviewer T C Fuller
I have to buy Merrill’s in one-half size smaller (8 vs 8.5) and as e pecked these fit perfect.
Reviewer Dan Benjoseph
Good walking shoes--could be a bit wider!
Reviewer H Mary Cork
I normally wouldn't consider a synthetic leather shoe, because I'd never seen any that weren't awful in nearly every way possible. The only reason I considered these is because I needed shoes that fit very particular criteria and one of them was that they're synthetic. So I ordered a pair to evaluate them and the verdict is very positive.
It's not real leather, but it's close. It actually reminds me of cheap leather shoes, but without all the creasing (like comfortable Reeboks, which used loose leather for comfort). The rubber sole seems comfortable and the synthetic lining looks like it'll be easy to keep clean. It has average arch support and the insole is stuck in place, but it does offer good cushioning.
I ordered my normal sneaker size and it fits great, so I'd say the sizing is perfect (I wear a a half size larger in New Balance and sometimes with Nike). The laces are a little long, but just a little and they're nice laces.
Overall, they're nice shoes. No, they're not real leather and I didn't judge them as if they were. But there are some advantages with synthetic leather shoes and these will work great for those who understand they're not leather.
Reviewer Allen Draher
I always buy my shoes extra wide. I've bought many New Balance shoes in the 4E. These are marked and tagged 4E, however when I put them on, they are not as wide as any other wide shoe I've bought. I'm hoping that they'll break in a bit (likely) and I love the way they look. So I'll keep them.
Reviewer pdmommy29
Very comfortable.. they look good and hold up well to climbing ladders as well as everyday walking.
Reviewer Patrick L Grady
Every time he puts them on comments about their comfort
Reviewer Mary Kutheis
Nice light weight good fit... but order early the delivery date was changed three times they were a gift and were about two weeks late!!!
Reviewer mlefcourt
I used these for the beach -- to protect my feet from the hot sand and from whatever is lurking in it. They're quite comfortable, if a little bit loose, and work well for the purpose that I bought them.
Reviewer Lerey Bishop
My husband loves these shoes. They are perfect for everyday wear, but they don't stand up real well. He gets anywhere from 6 months to a year of hard ranch wear out of them. He loves the memory foam insole.