Customer Reviews Merrell Intercept

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.

Very tight toe box - This is the first Merrell shoe I have bought that doesn’t fit good right out of the box. When I put the shoes on I can feel the different width in the toes. It feels like below the laces that the shoes are too tight. I am hoping the more I wear them that they will stretch. I have worn them two weeks and they are a little better, but are still a little tight.

I am a Merrell fan - I love Merrell shoes, but this one was a bit disappointing. The shoe didn't fit too well (it was about a full size smaller). The "M" emblem is not sewn on very well so it buckles, and it just isn't as comfortable as the other Merrell shoes I own.

Bought this shoe for the look, quality, and comfort I have always associated with Merrell. Noticed right off there were some seams on the inner lining that had not been sewn correctly and were not attached. Minor flaws in the mesh outer as well. Biggest problem though was the way the shoe fit against the instep of my foot. Adjustment of insole did not help. I could predict with any amount of long walking or hiking I would have this area wearing on my foot and blistering. Sent them back and will try to find another Merrell model through Zappos. My first experience with Zappos has been great so far other than these shoes.

Felt comfortable when I first tried them on. Went on a trip to Asia where I did a lot of walking. So uncomfortable that I developed blisters and bruised my right big toe. Eventually, the toenail on my right big toe fell off when I came home after 3 weeks.

I don’t like them. Not a good shoe.

I have a narrow size 11.5 to 12 woman's foot. I first tried a size 10 men's Medium and my toes were scrunched up at the front of the shoes. I returned them for a size 11 medium. The length was good but the right shoe hurt my foot, it felt like it was too narrow and had a weird curve on the lateral side of the arch; the heels of the shoe did not hold my feet in the shoes at all; too much padding and not cut too low on the sides. I tried wearing them one more day and had the same experience. Bummer because they are very stylish, and now I'm out $109.00.

I ordered a half size larger than normal and they fit good. However, the left shoe was defective in that it was made such that your foot rolls inward. It was very definitely noticeable just by looking at it. I am going to try another pair and hopefully they are OK. I am rough on shoes, living in the desert and rocks and sand eat them up. I have had good luck with Merrell shoes for some time and will continue to use them unless the quality turns down like this pair.

Although these shows have not been heavily worn, both are splitting on the outside. They run small, and the tightness might have been a factor in the splitting, but I would not have expected a leather upper to split the way these have.

The toebox on the shoe is tight my feet felt like they were turning in no mid sole support and The bigM on the side does not need to be there

What a disappointment! Narrow, "pointed" toe box on shoes that are, at least, a half size smaller than labeled. If you're a poser who doesn't know what it's like to use your whole foot - including your toes; only interested in what would have been a great shoe; these should be perfect.

Odd fitting shoes for Merrill. The style of the shoe is very nice. These could have easily been used for school and trails. However, I had my son measured at a mens 9 1/2 and m. The 9 1/edium width 2 in this style was very large. Then the 8 1/2 to small. The size 9 fit in length but very narrow across the widest part of his foot. All sent back. Too bad too.

My toes felt like they were in contact with the shoe when I walked. The ball of my foot felt pinched. Overall, the shoes felt too tight, not matter how loosely tied. They are good looking and rugged shoes, but they are not comfortable on my feet. I usually find Merrells to be comfortable.

Needed to re-order a larger size because toe box is small, even for a C width foot! Virtually no foot support--it felt like walking on rocks. Returned asap.

Gave them an overall low score because the tread on the heels wear out too fast. Also, he rubber toe is cracking...just bought these in February.

I've had it with Merrells at this point. I think I've tried six or more in the past two years and kept one. The fit is unpredictable, increasingly narrow around the small toes, varies from shoe to shoe a lot. They still have a nice design sense but I can't keep wasting time on them. Other brands (e.g. Ecco) consistently fit my foot, my size, across styles. It feels like they have dropped their quality over the past few years, and lots of other reviewers seem to feel the same.

I love the way they look but like several other Merrells in the past few years they are too narrow and pinch my small toes. I don't understand -- some models still fit comfortable, same size, but not so narrow. Be warned.

I've tried a few times to buy different merrells and each time they are too small ! Why are their measurements so different ? Very Frustrating ! Tired of wasting my time with them !

Very disappointing - not a comfortable shoe whatsoever. I had previously owned a pair of Ventilators and loved them and assumed that all Merrell shoes are great - not so. These Intercept shoes are stiff, narrow, and cramped in the toes (even after ordering a full size larger than normal). Also felt like something was jabbing my arch in the right shoe. Too bad - they look great.

I bought a size 10(UK) when I normally wear a 9. I can say with all honesty, after wearing these for just 30 minutes indoors and I have damaged both of my feet, mostly around the little toe.