Anonymous

This shoe is very comfortable. There is no padding, so be warned - it's as if you are barefoot. I have had my shoes for a couple of months, and the strap on one shoe pops off the button (it's a loop over a small button). I have a wide foot, and these shoes worked well for me.

Cheryl

from Northern California

I love my other Merrell shoes but had been waiting for a "cute" style. These are definitely cute but not at all up to Merrell's usual standards. They have absolutely no support. I returned them and am still waiting...come on Merrell - we need cute shoes that support our feet!

Anonymous

from Denver, Colorado

I love this shoe! It is so comfortable and versatile. Ordered my normal Size 7 and it fit perfectly. I have bunions so fitting a shoe is not usually easy for me. Only Zappos free shipping for orders and returns gave me the confidence to order a shoe online.

Anonymous

from Atlanta, GA

Love them but wore them on a pretty regular basis - for long days walking - at the mall - sigh. Developed extremely sore knees - and I'm a fit person - Zumba and/or spinning 3-5 times per week, yoga 3 times a week. I think it is because of the "barefoot" concept. Maybe this is obvious to everyone but me - I thought there was enough cushioning in the sole when I first looked at them. Regarding sizing - these run true to size. Other reviewers said they ran small so I ordered an 8 (I usually wear 8.5); returned them and got an 8.5.

Anonymous

from Texas

I had been looking for a flat for a long time and decided to give these a try. At first I thought they might be too big, but after wearing them for a while, they really do fit like a glove and very comfortable. A cute, casual shoe that looks good with pants or a skirt.

Donna P

from Seattle, WA

Sizing is really off. I'm almost always a straight 7.5 or Euro 38; I got the 7.5 in this, which Merrell calls a 38, and my toes were still bumping the front. But otherwise, really comfy and cute! I'm exchanging for an 8.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen, Dr. Martens

Anonymous

from Utah

I love these shoes! They are so comfortable--just like wearing a sock, but much more attractive. These shoes are super cute and perfectly minimalist, and smile every time I put them on because I love how they look and feel so much!

C's M

from NYC

Oh so frustrating - tried this shoe in different colors and sizes. Here's the good part - super cute and comfy. The bad part is, no matter what size I tried the elastic pushed my foot into the front of the shoe. Increase size, same issue. Go up another size, same issue. Somehow comfy isn't so comfy when your toenails scrape the front on every step. Had to give up and find another brand!

Brands I'd also recommend: Jahmbu

Anonymous

from Minneapolis

Wasn't so sure about the barefoot concept of these shoes but I love them! Even though the strap did break after a week and I had to exchange them I still give them 5 stars. I just hope they hold up better this time.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen

Maggie

from St. Louis

Love this shoe! Matches my athletic/girly style, and doesn't hurt like a ballet flat. (ballets always pinch my toes, let my heel fly out the back, and make me walk flatfooted -- ugh!). I have done some dance, and I like how this shoe lets me step like a dancer! I got the periwinkle blue color, and it was as expected from online photos. Sizing: I normally wear between a 6.5 and a 7, and the seven fits perfectly in the Merrell Barefoot Wonder Glove Mechanical: heel never slips out the back, superb toe breadth for better ball-of-foot balance. Your foot might slip forward, jamming to the front of the slipper, depending on your gait. Feels like walking barefoot indeed, which might not always appeal because it takes a lot of muscle and effort to mitigate pounding. Style: Great ballet flat to pair with jeans, khakis, an athletic skirt, or even a girly boho style if you aren't trying to dress up too much. Will obviously not look right with business attire/nicer fabrics. This shoe is chic, but the wider toe (which saves your foot's structure in a lifetime) does not have the clean lines of a typical fashionable women's shoe.

Brands I'd also recommend: Sketchers (small, cute atheltic tennis shoes)

Anonymous

from california

I love these shoes. They are not my first pair of barefoot shoes but for daily wear they are my current favorites. Cute, comfortable, and sturdier than they look. I wore them at a beer festival where I was on my feet for several hours and came away with no foot or lower back pain; the only other shoes that have even come close to giving me that kind of comfort are my Danskos. I ticked "no arch support" because they aren't supposed to have any, not because I think it's lacking. After three weeks of almost daily wear, my feet already feel stronger and are less prone to cramping. If you haven't worn barefoot shoes before, be prepared for a period of adjustment. If you have and you need a cute pair of shoes, these are just the ticket.

Brands I'd also recommend: vibram fivefingers, vivo barefoot

Katie M

from New England

I absolutely love these! I normally need a wide width, but these are no problem. I suppose you could wear orthodics in these if you really wanted to, but as with flip-flops, I just wear my little arch support elastic thing. The only complaint I have is about sizing. Merrell is very inconsistent. I usually order an 8 for Merrells (although I just looked in my closet and see that I have a couple of pairs that are 8½). For these, I had to go down to a 7.

Anonymous

from SF Bay Area

After seeing the pictures on Zappos, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the shoes in a store. The aluminum color is tan-ish and cute in person, in a dorky Keen sort of way. I tried both this shoe and the Patagonia Maha Breathe. The back of the Patagonia flats cut into the back of my heels. No such issue with the Merrell's. My true size is a 7.5W; the 7.5 in this shoe are comfortably loose.

Anonymous

from California

I wanted to love these. The sole is just too narrow for my foot (although the shoe fit fine, I could feel the ground on the edge of the sole). Sadly, they have to go back. If you have a narrow fit, these are adorable and probably very comfy.

Brands I'd also recommend: vivobarefoot

Kate

from Chicago

So cute! These were comfortable right out of the box. I think I need another pair. My foot is between 9 and 9.5...I went with 9.5 which was perfect. If you're between sizes, I'd suggest sizing up.

Anonymous

from Seattle, WA

I really wanted to love these shoes. Unfortunately, my feet run a little wide. They spilled over the side of the sole and my toes were scrunched. They were a nice, flexible shoe, but very narrow. If you have narrow feet, these will fit you well.

Wendy

from New Jersey

Just got these yesterday, and I think they are fantastic! I like a casual shoe that slips on easily for walks around the neighborhood, etc. The mulberry color is a purple-ish pink, bright and easy to coordinate. I usually have a hard time finding a fit between a 9.5 and 10, depending on the fit of the shoe; my feet are just a little wider than a regular 9.5. I went with the 9.5 based on other reviews that said the shoe is a bit roomy, and the fit is spot on. After a day on my feet, I did find the strap (which fastens very easily!) a bit tight. I can leave the strap off and the shoe stays on fine with no slipping. I will be getting another pair without the strap.

Anonymous

Love these shoes. Diagonal strap and styling are very cute. Very comfortable. Easy to slip on and off, but once on, they don't slip around on your feet. They are flat, without a lot of padding, but that's what I like. I wear them outside and around the house, and it feels like I'm in bare feet with protection. My feet are wider at the toes and skinnier at the heel, and the shoes fit perfectly. Like a glove!

Anonymous

from Santa Monica, CA

Amazingly comfortable right out of the box! I ordered them in Black and in Guava and kept both. The Guava is a bit greener than my monitor showed (I was expecting more of a sunny yellow) but still a really versatile color. I can't help but think that they'd look better with a regular horizontal Mary Jane strap instead of the asymmetrical strap, but they're still really cute. Wish they came in red! And brown too!

Brands I'd also recommend: El Naturalista, Keen, Aurora Shoe Company

Anonymous

from austin tx

These shoes are nice and very comfortable. They are a fine everyday casual shoe.

Anonymous

from Illinois

These shoes are so cute and comfortable! They could be casual and a little dressy.

Brands I'd also recommend: Cushe

Anonymous

from Asheville NC

I just purchased these at (another store, sorry Zappos) and I love them. They are super cute and dressy enough for casual office wear. I'm not really a dressy person anyhow. They look like ballet shoes and are very feminine. I have a long low volume foot (not much top to bottom and pretty narrow.) I usually wear a 10 across the board, but needed these in a 9.5 I tried a 9 but it was way too short and my toe was pressed uncomfortably in the toe box. The 9.5 fits perfectly for me. The 10 I could put my finger behind my foot and still had more room to spare. So I would recommend to size down a half size if possible.

Melinda

from Virginia

This is the cutest shoe. I bought these to wear to soccer games when it gets warmer.

Anonymous

from Texas

Cute option for those wanting to continue the barefoot option when running shoes are not an option. Really comfortable, too. I own 2 pairs in 2 colors and the two size 7's fit very differently. Beware and maybe order 2 sizes.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vivobarefoot, Jambu