Customer Reviews Merrell Plaza Bandeau

I agonized for a long time over whether to buy these shoes. I love the look of these shoes. I am normally a big fan of Mary Janes. I have to say, though, that I am very disappointed in these shoes. They are extremely uncomfortable! The problem is the Mary Jane strap. It is too tight, and cuts into my foot. It is a shame, because otherwise, the shoe would be very comfortable. I like the footbed, it is comfortable, with good arch support. \r\n\r\nIf only the strap were adjustable elasticized, I think there would be no problem. I am just very sorry that I spent so much money on these shoes. In trying to break them in, I have put too many miles on them to return. I will probably avoid Merrell shoes in the future. Love, love, love Keen Mary Janes, and they don\'t hurt!

Merrill Review - The shoes fit way too snug and gave me blisters. I have been a size 9.5 forever, so I thought a size 10 would be plenty big enough. I threw away the packing slip so I couldn't return them.

I loved the look of these shoes but they gave me awful blisters! Also, the arch support isn't ideal (although I have high arches).

Disappointment - I bought these cute Merrells at a local shop, told they would be good for casual walking. They seemed comfortable at the store, but I find that I can't wear them for more than two hours at a time without severe discomfort and if I walk in them anywhere, I get blisters bigger than quarters. Not recommended.

I am torn about these shoes. They look great. Have great heel cushioning. I wore these before I went to Paris and they seemed okay, but after walking in them all day they hurt so bad I had to buy new shoes because the pain was so unbearable. These shoes have absolutely no give and do not allow your feet to expand at all. Plus I think they are a bit small to size to start with. Maybe if I had bought a size up it would have been better. At least I now have a great pair of Parisian sneakers.

Cute and comfy... but OH THAT STRAP! This shoe was exactly what I was looking for: Cute, comfortable, and the shoe itself fit my swollen feet at the end of a long day's work. Unfortunately, the *strap* on the shoe did not fit. Come on now, people, this is a "comfort shoe." How can you create a comfort shoe that does not have the slightest bit of elastic give in the strap? My foot must be incredibly fat right on top, because there was a good inch between the end of the strap and the button it was supposed to reach. The shoe was so awesome I considered cutting off the strap, but that would've looked weird and I couldn't do that to hundred-dollar leather. Sadly, this fat-footed girl has to return this otherwise perfect shoe. *cries a little*

Better then I thought! I could wear these shoes all day the first day, what a surprise. I did have to take out the insole to put in my orthodics but they fit and are comfortable. After trying nearly 50 shoes these felt the best.