Speedarc Hiking Sneaker

Fits true to size, and is comfortable as you would expect from a Merrell shoe. However the heal of the shoe is a bit high and can cause some rubbing. My other concerns are the longevity of the velcro closures and the durability of the lace. Otherwise, very much enjoying these shoes.

Aesthetic wise, these are so cute and stylish. I get so many compliments wearing them. They have a tall platform which is fun and unexpected for walking shoes. They are comfortable shoes and the strap is easy. I had no problem with them slipping out or anything. However there is a design issue with the back heel lining, it is too stiff and after wearing them for a while it hurts to walk because it is stabbing at your lower achilles tendon. Pretty large oversight idk why they made the lining so stiff on the back. After wearing them for even longer I have "broken them in" and bended the back enough were it doesnt hurt anymore but still not good design that it couses discomfort.

I purchased these shoes for my elder sister (76yrs old) who has foot and knee issues. I told her that she had 10 days to yay or nay. After 3 days I received a call about how comfortable they were. Also, they made her feel stable. She's on her feet alot even though she shouldn't be. They look good and she feels great!

These are so cute, comfy, and durable, I am so impressed by this shoe! I was moved to write my first internet review ever because of my experience today, where these shoes really excelled. I spent four hours moving my little brother out of his college dorm room (carrying boxes up and down stairs / across streets) in 95+ degree weather. These were so comfy the entire time and kept my feet cool. Literally I could not have done it without these shoes. A bonus was that their cute-ness kept my morale high when the moving got tough. After moving we went straight to a local punk/hardcore concert. I usually wear my boots but forgot them so wore the mary janes. I was a bit nervous about this, but they performed amazingly!! I spent almost two hours in the mosh pit, jumping around and running into people. I was so worried a strap would come undone and the shoe would fly off, but THE VELCRO STRAPS HELD THE ENTIRE TIME!! And I was never flat-tired!!! I am shocked!! Also, I was worried about being stepped on/getting them dirty but shockingly left with no major stains; this off-white lace color was resilient! Finally, I usually have post-concert back pain from so long standing at a concert, and have to do many stretches/twists/etc. But I had none today thanks to these shoes! TL;DR: I was in many physically active situations today and these shoes performed wonderfully. I bought them because I love mary janes and wanted a sneaker/comfy shoe and these exceeded all my expectations!!

I bought these for an upcoming trip to northern Europe and Iceland but have been paying them often for dog walking and errands. They are a really interesting looking shoe. My heel was sleeping a bit so put in another insole and it’s fine. Looking forward to giving them a workout soon!

i love these, but i have to be careful how tight i make them. For some reason the tighter i make the velcro the more likely they tear up my heel. However, if i keep the velcro loose its fine and doesnt rub. Essentially, they could have made the heel area better.