Merrell Men's Jungle Moc, Gunsmoke, 7, Wide

I love these slip-ons. It's only my 10th pair, I think. They provide good support for everyday use and light hiking. After a year or so, the rim around the back starts to fray from all the daily putting on and off, the tread starts to wear down and the waterproofing stops working. But for the amount of use they get, it's great value. Merrell made a good move to make a wide version. My feet have changed over the years, and I can't wear the normal width anymore. Keep it on the shelves, and I'll keep buying!

Where it all began. The original 'apres sport' shoe. A legend, an icon. Levis has the 501 jeans, The North Face has the Denali jacket. Ray-Ban has Wayfarers. And Merrell has Jungle Mocs. I bought my first pair a year after their introduction in 1998. And like those other examples Jungle Mocs define the brand. There are plenty of variations and imitations on the market, but the original just has so many positive attributes it has remained the gold standard in its category for over 25 years.