Merrell All Out Blaze Sieve Light Brown 13 M

Purchased these for my winter in Puerto Vallarta as I figured they would be perfect for the local hiking trails that go from hill to sandy beaches to rocky wet river beds. So far I have put 570 KMS on them because they are so comfortable I have been wearing them every day and not just for hikes. Due to a slight supenation and high arches I normally wear a custom orthotic in shoes that I am going to do any distance in but surprisingly, I have not had to do this with this shoe. At times that small pieces of gravel can enter the shoe but they are super easy to get in and out of making it easy to clean them out. One other observation is that compared to any other shoe that I use these ones and my feet start smelling really bad after a long day of use. Not sure why this happens with this shoe so dramatically compared to every other Hiker/sneaker/boot that I use. I do hope they continue to sell this model for a long time because I will want to replace mine once they wear out and they way they are holding up so far......well that could be awhile.

I took these out on a two week camping trip with lots of hiking over challenging terrain and they held up well. I've also put around 20 km of highway walking on them and the outsoles are showing hardly any wear. These hiking/water sandals aren't super grippy but seem to be quite durable and will hopefully last a long time. If you don't plan on ever wearing socks with them (you probably won't) you might consider getting a half-size smaller than your regular footwear. Keep in mind that they will collect debris inside them now and then while walking through the wilderness, but this is the price you pay for their breathability. I like them so far.