Customer Reviews Merrell Encore Sidestep

I am on the site to order my second pair in this style. The Sidestep is one of my most comfortable shoes. I just developed plantar fasciitis and find that most of my other shoes are too painful to wear. With this shoe I do not feel any pain. I love this shoe! It is very comfortable and very cute. I have to be on my feet all day today, and this is the shoe I will be wearing. I have a pair of Merrell Ice that I use as slippers. This was a wonderful purchase for me. I notice a squeak but only once in awhile. It is not constant. Probably the most comfortable shoe in my closet... and it is full of shoes!

Not as adjustable as they could be. I have some similar Merrells from a few years ago and these aren't as adjustable, which is good to know if you have a narrow foot like me. The tongue-like piece that comes up over the instep is stitched to the pieces on either side so if you snug up the strap, the tongue piece puckers. I decided to keep them but I wish if shoes look adjustable, they would really be adjustable! What's great about these is the wide sole which provides good stability. No rolling ankles in these!

I was looking for a comfortable pair of shoes to wear for everyday causal wear. I have always loved this brand, so I took a risk on these. I am very pleased! They are cute and so comfortable right out of the box. I ordered my regular size, a 7.5. With some brands I need an 8, so I had my fingers crossed. My feet are very wide and hard to fit. They were perfect.

Very cute shoe! I am returning it because the heel slips in and out of the shoe when I walk and I know it will drive me crazy. If you like this style, you will love the shoe.

These shoes are true to size. They are as comfortable as the look. I wear the shoes to work and casually. I would recommend them to anyone. I just wished Merrell had a better selection of styles of shoe.

These are amazingly comfortable and classy enough that I can wear them to work. (I work in a "business casual" environment.) I have found that Merrells are almost the perfect shoe for me - if one Merrell style works for me, others will work too. I think the sizes run a tiny bit smaller than some other brands. I usually wear a size 10 but with all Merrell shoes I wear a 9.5.

Love the shoe! It is hard to find a size 11 that fits well so I have them in brown, also. Good support, great for the cold weather. Love my Merrells...worth the money.

Love this shoe! My boss gave me her Merrells one day at work when my neuroma was acting up and was sold. I ordered this shoe online hoping it would feel as wonderful on my feet and I was not disappointed. My feet are so happy after just one day in my new Merrells! No need to break in these gems.

These shoes were comfortable from the very start. I wore them the whole day without any problems.

I love Merrell shoes and Zappos. They are very comfortable. As a granny of 15 who is around 60 years old, I feel much younger in these Mary Janes. I wear them indoors and out. They are good on icy sidewalks. Delivery was very speedy! Thanks, Zappos!

I have received many compliments on these shoes by co-workers. They are very comfortable and stylish. Have them in the gray color too.

I love these shoes. I can walk all day in them. I'm thinking about buying another pair before they become obsolete.

This shoe is incredibly comfortable especially after standing on my feet for long hours. They have a comfortable insolent and true to size. I highly recommend this shoe.

I need a sole with good shock absorption due to arthritis in my feet. I bought these hoping for the ultimate comfort of my Merrell hiking boots, which also has a Vibram sole. I was looking for casual shoes to wear with jeans, sweats, and other casual clothes. The styling is perfect, so cute! I wore them every day during a week long trip. They are very comfortable, but not as much shock absorption as my hikers. I wish they had slightly higher arches. Other reviewers were correct: they do run wide, and I have very narrow feet. They worked fine my my standard size, and the adjustment strap helps. I wish they came in a narrow width. Still, I am very happy with the purchase and would purchase again. Zappos was great; The shoes were in my hand less than 24 hours after I ordered them, and at the standard shipping rate!

I ordered the 6 and 6½. I decided to keep the 6. They do run a little large. They are very comfortable, look good, very stylish. Yes, your feet will be very happy all day long. Zappos' customer service is very professional, and show they care about their customers. All companies should follow their team. I will always buy from Zappos.

I love these shoes! I am a true Merrell shoe fan. I own quite a few pairs. I find these shoes to be very comfortable. I have foot problems and Merrell shoes have proven to be the best choice for me. The Encore Sidestep is practical with jeans or dress pants. They go with everything. I also love the service I get from Zappos! Five star customer service!

I love these Merrells and they are very versatile! I wear them to the gym in rain and snowy weather, to the store for shopping, and sometimes around the house. Very comfortable.

I was looking for a pair of cozy, warm slip-on shoes that I could wear as slippers in the house, outside to walk the dog, and to the store and yoga class. In the past, I have worn Stegmann wool clogs for this purpose, but they wear out quickly. I thought the Sidestep would be a great replacement since they have a wool upper, but seem much sturdier. The shoes are super cute, really look great, extremely supportive and comfortable, but there is a polyester barrier between the wool upper and your foot. They do not feel nice with bare feet at all. I had ordered the Encore Ice to try as well, and even though the style does not look nearly as good, the soft, snugly wool fleece won me over. The Sidestep is an excellent shoe - I felt the size 8 was true to size, and it has great arch support. It just does not work as a slipper, so I am sending it back and keeping the Ice.

I can't believe how comfortable these shoes are. I got them and put them on right away they are so comfortable and easy to walk in.

These are the wonderful, comfy clogs you'd expect from Merrell. I find them cozier and warmer than the standard leather model that is similar. I love them!

This is a great looking and wearing shoe. I purchased because I wanted a casual, winter slip on. I said the sizing is 1/2 size large because in heals or any no sock shoe I wear a 7.5, in boots, sneakers I wear an 8. In these the 8's were way too big, the 7.5's are perfect with a descent sock. So you might say they are true to size, but no other shoes are...so I said they run large. Cute and functional for winter chores!

Love these -- I have multiple pairs -- except this pair and the brown pair I got recently had the squeakiest insoles in the history of man. I had to remove mind just to wear them and not terrorize the cats. Not sure what happened from the original ones I bought and these, but it made me sad. Oh, and without the insoles, the arch support is non-existent, but no big surprise there.

These are very cute shoes for the cooler months. I now own two pairs and wear them to work. They're comfortable, warm, and fit well. The wool/leather combination is well done and feminine! I agree with other reviewers that the width "adjust-ability" is not as good as it could be. Besides that, the shoes are great.

Very cute style, my feet actually look dainty. It has a dressier element than my other Merrells. I've been wearing various styles of Merrells for the past 5 years. This is my 3rd style selection in the Encore line. Fits as expected, like the others - no break-in, comfortable. After wearing for a few weeks, as others have mentioned, the sqeek began. Never had that problem before, it's not loud. Glad I got them. Zappos' more than generous Shipping & Return policies make it so easy to order. And your sale prices are so appreciated. Thank you, Zappos, you are a Stand Out in the industry.

A very simple shoe but it's very comfortable and there was no break-in time. These are my go-to shoes for work. They're casual, but not too terribly much. Plus, they're slip-on!