“Not Quite Right (for me)...”

“I agree with other reviewers about Merrells (often)being comfortable right out of the box without break in. But these weren't for me (I bought them to replace worn-out Merrells which I wear almost all the time). My full-length orthotic seemed to fit in fine, but it turned out unbenownst to me that it was sliding forward on one foot...I ended up with an injury to my heel as a result. There is a bit LESS padding/cushioning in the shoe (beyond the foam insole which I removed) and I could feel it at the end of the day. I also think the TOE BOX is more narrow (bunion level) than some, and more narrow than my other Merrells. I had to stretch them out but they did break in. Its nice that they are all leather, they did repel rain very well and my feet did not get soaked; I bet they'd be good shoes for a lighter wt person/someone with no foot probs (who could do with less cushioning) and someone who could get away with a narrower toe box than I can (I have a small bunion).”