Alpine 83 Recraft Waterproof Sneaker (Women)

I really like these shoes and was planning on taking them on a fall trip hiking in Iceland, but upon testing them out like I test out all waterproof gear before taking it on a trip…these immediately got wet and soaked through. I would not have purchased these if they weren’t waterproof. This is disappointing from a trusted brand like Merrell and I will be returning these as defective.

I found that these run at least a half size small; I am a women’s 6 and the 6 1/2 are ok but a little more toe bed room would be nice. I would not recommend these if you have high arches. I have a small, narrow “ballet foot” and found these nearly impossible to put on. That little loop in the back worked overtime. Once on they feel ok but are snug around the elastic mouth and the top of my foot is sore after a while. I need these for a camping trip so I’m going to keep them, but cut a slit down the tongue.

These sneakers are a great everyday option. They fit true to size with a slightly wider feel, making them very comfortable, especially with thicker socks. The neutral color is super versatile and easy to style with anything. They remind me a bit of my Veja Rio Branco in terms of overall look and wearability. Clean, effortless, and practical while still looking polished. A solid go-to sneaker for daily wear