Customer Reviews Merrell Encore Gust
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Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
60%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Comfortable, stylish,and I trust will be as long wearing as my other 4 pairs of Merrell shoes.
Rob849,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
My husband loves these shoes. He has foot problems and often is uncomfortable in a lot of shoes, but not these. He wears them all them time and his feet always feel good. I just bought myself the new barefoot pace glove shoes. They are like wearing slippers. It's incredible that a shoe can feel so good. Thank you for taking care of our feet.
Mikiep,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I have diabetic neuropathy which causes numb, burning and tingling in my feet. I have had a hard time finding shoes other that my slides that don't cause me pain or make my feet very hot which brings on more pain.
These shoes are just fantastic. They have a wide toe box and very soft leather. The shoe is light, has no problem with air flow and I have had no problem adjusting to the clog style when walking. I wear these shoes to the office every day. I will be getting another pair of the same in brown.
Thank you Merrell for this great shoe, you have saved my feet.
Anonymous,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I purchased the new Gust model to replace my well worn Encore Grooves. The new Gust fits well, and has the same excellant quality of construction. It doesn't matter how tired my feet feel at the end of the day, both the older Groove and new Gust provide great comfort and support around the home. These are the first slip-on casual shoes which I have owned since my "Penny Loafers", and I intend to always have a pair availble to wear as my at-home shoe.
Nwmtnr,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I find these shoes very comfortable and provide all day support - so comfortable, that I plan to order a second pair soon!!
Anonymous,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Thank Chef, for helping me pick this shoe. I've been a waiter for about 7 years and have been looking for a great shoe. This is it!!!!!!
Dawgfan,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
These shoes are great! I have had them for a few months now and absolutely love them. They took a little getting used to if you've never worn shoes like this before but they are comfortable and durable. I am a chef so they are constantly getting put to the test with food spills, slippery floors, and many hours on my feet. They are holding up great. I have nothing negative to say about them!
ChefB,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
If this is the update to the Encore Groove, I'm getting a pair. The Groove is the most comfortable show I've ever owned in my life. Was the first pair of Merrell's for me. I'm a Merrell fan for life.
JImmy G,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Comfortable walking and standing. Easy to slip on and off. Keeps its shine for some time.
C W,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing an earlier model, the Encore Groove Pro, since 2008. They have been incredibly durable, as my daily work shoes I have put many miles on them. They are comfortable and lightweight. Sadly, the soles have started coming off so it was time to order a replacement. That model has since been discontinued, and the Encore Gust seems to be the followup model as it looks very similar. In terms of length and width, the same size (9.5) is consistent with the Groove Pro. However, with the Gust, the foot opening must be slightly larger and or differently shaped, because it has noticeably more heel slippage when walking than the Groove Pro. Whereas the Groove Pro stays on my foot like a sneaker (despite being a mule/clog), the Gust has that hip slip feel like the Dansko clogs do (which i wore for a few years prior to the Groove Pro). Otherwise, it seems pretty similar in terms of lightweight and cushioning.
So overall, I don't like these as much as my old Groove Pro's, due to the slipping sensation, but will probably get used to them over time and keep them since the old model has unfortunately been discontinued.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Fit was good I’m in my 3rd pair
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I enjoy wearing the shoe, but it is a little more narrow than I expected a medium width to be.
Paul, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Have ordered these three times in the past with no issues but they seem to narrow this time. Hope they will stretch out some over time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
The best thing about this shoe, imo, is how easy it is to put on and get off. It is wonderful for going to the gym, for example.
My only issue so far is that, while to shoe fits very well when I wear socks, it is somewhat lose when I don't wear socks.
MandM,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
This is generally a nice shoe, unfortunately there are two elements that keep me from using them often. First, the toe is a little wider than expected and my foot kept sliding around. Second, and I suspect this was more noticeable because of point one, the heel is low and my foot slipped out entirely several times while walking down stairs. They are otherwise comfortable but just not quite right for me.
Larsojam,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
These are great. Wear them to work at my "business casual" office and easy to slip on and off without a problem. They stay on even if I want to take a 30 minute walk outside at lunch. A +++
Dkauffman1,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
These shoes are perfect for a work environment that requires long standing periods.
Kars,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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1/2 size too small
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Fits a little big. But much more comfortable then my rubber crews I had before
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
My 3rd pair, great to just slide in a go
TW53,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
On receiving the shoe, it was apparent that the quality of the materials used is excellent. The shoe has a lot of arch support on the instep. While they were very comfortable, these did run slightly large on me. Ordered a 10, will exchange for a 9.5 and be fully satisfied thereafter.
Facticity,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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As a surgery resident this show was very comfortable and allowed me to be on my feet all day. The original sole insert wasn't the best but I replaced with ones I bought for added comfort. Not as breathable as I liked but I got really good use out of them for 2 years.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The arch support is less than the Encore Bypass.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Wish it came in a tan or cordovan
Rob,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My husband purchased these as replacement for same style. The old ones had a suede type finish and stained easily, so he was excited to see the wipe-off finish on this design. He likes to wear them instead of slippers and can use them as indoor/outdoor shoes. Love the comfort and arch support!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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