Merrell Intercept SKU #7459746(View on Zappos.com Classic)

I am happy with the Merrell Intercept. Sturdy,supprtive substantial shoe for general off sidewalk hiking. More than you need for a street shoe. Order one size larger than you shoe size. It took me two returns before I got it right. Goin up a half size did not work.\r\nGreat service from Zappos on the the returns and sending me a new size.

I got these because some website said these were the best walking shoes for 2009. Right out of the box, they were very comfortable. Lots of support. I wear them every day and also on hikes.

Excellent shoes, very rugged. This is the second set I've had and when these wear out, I'll probably buy another set. Highly recommended.

Merrell shoes never disappoint! This brand of shoe doesn't need to be broken in. They fit perfectly the first time you wear them.

Fit was true and broke in quickly on nightly walk of a mile or two the first week. Then trekked with good support and comfort throughout GmbH for over a week. In the hills, on the trail in the city...miles and miles without complaint. Great purchase.

I have recently purchsed some shoes from Zappos website. I am very pleased with the product itself and the customer service they provide. Also I am in Iraq and the fast shipping they provide is great. Plus, the confidence of returning a product if it's wrong, once again shows the customer service commitment. I will do it again. From Baghdad, Iraq.

Not one to really care about exactly what I put on my feet'; I usually go with whatever's in the local shoe store. Lately I have had to return to a profession that is hard on the feet. (Retail at one of those Home Improvement Warehouses, not the orange one.) We haul tail around the concrete floors for our customers resulting in some pretty sore feet. There is this one guy that just cruises through the day, every day. He is a little older than myself, not that means too much these days, but still.... One day while in the breakroom I asked him his secret. After going over all the twigs and berries, the multiple positions he finds himself every morning before dawn, the modern aspects of his hippie lifestyle, he finally got around to footwear. Merrells are all he wore, he also told me about the new shoe he heard was coming out; had a big "M" on it. Told me I might be able to find them on Zappos.com. The Intercept, with the "M". And sure enough, the right price at Zappos.com. (Sound like a commercial, huh?) When they came in, I can remember thinking, "There is no way something as light as these are going to be comfortable."I was so wrong! I cruise now through the work day and on into the evening. Light, breathable, durable. I read the other reviews, both positive and negative. Believe in the positive! I can only guess that these nay-sayers had not had their weekly pedicure for troll-like feet, or just had a bad day. Jack, you rock ! Zappos.com, you guys rock! Merrell, an awesome shoe! Yeah: You guys rock!

Sizing wrong - I am, and have always been a size 11.5. This is the only shoe I've ever had where my toes are touching the end of the shoe! Plus it has some strange manufacturing defect that makes them look like old man slippers b/c the sides of the shoe are so overstuffed that they look ridiculous to me. I would return these if I had realized in time.

Really happy with the look, fit and comfort. Nice all around shoe. The mesh material on the sides are a little easy to snag and rip. (It's a soft material) After a month the mesh has started to slightly come apart at the seams. I'm extremely rough on shoes though. If you keep it simple these are a solid choice for the price.