Customer Reviews Merrell Lorelei Zip

Good fit, very comfortable. If you have any problems with balance, this shoe is a great help.

I ordered one-half size up from my usual and this shoe is just right with the orthotics I use for very high arches.

Years ago, I bought a pair of mesh Merrells similar to these and they are well-worn. I have been searching everywhere for these shoes and thanks to Zappos, I have found them. I bought them in white and fuchsia and am so thrilled that Zappos carries them. I have some walking difficulties and these shoes are perfect for comfort, style and support. Though expensive - they are well worth the money.

Surprisingly perfect! I recently started having serious ball of foot pain on standing and walking and have tried a million shoes ranging from highly padded, structured (think Keen, J-41) to minimalist running styles (Merrell & Vivo barefoot types). The Loreleis have turned out to be absolutely the best for me: The soles are super flexible and thin but seem to have great traction and lots of room for really "using" your feet on different terrain. I was worried that they wouldn't be shock absorbing or cushy enough on the ball of my feet where the pain is, but I'm not finding this to be the case at all. The sole, while super flexible and lightweight, seems to have a good amount of shock absorbing denseness while still allowing your foot and toes to spread out (reducing shock to any one part of the ball of your foot) and conform to the ground. Works for me! I haven't used them for scrambling around on rocky trails and slippery slopes, but I have a feeling they'll be great for that. Extremely happy with my purchase. Wish they came in more colors.

Great, comfortable casual shoe! Light and perfect for spring and summer.

Love these shoes. Very comfy. Great with casual capris. I bought them in both tan and black. They must run large because I usually wear a 10.5 and the 10 fits better.

Good support, yet soft and cushy. Great with khaki capris for a full day of sightseeing in warm weather. No socks needed, no blisters from day one! Love these shoes, will get a black pair soon!

This shoe is amazing. It accommodates my insert and feels secure on my foot. I wish I would have found it sooner.

These are very light and comfortable. I wear them everyday hanging out and these are not workout shoes for me. I need much more support than they offer.

I love these shoes, very light weight, good for traveling. Actually got my Mom to start wearing them and she has trouble finding good foot based shoes that are light. Kind of pricey but worth the money, I have several of these type of Merrell's in all colors.

The delivery was on target. Since they are zip ups there is not much give if you wear athletic socks instead of trouser socks. I was expecting more arch support for Merrells, but they fit pretty well.

Comfortable, lightweight, stylish. The zipper is a bit finicky and really is more for looks than functionality. I slip mine on without opening the zipper. Despite faulty zipper, I love these shoes.

Very cool style. I wanted to love them, since so many other reviewers did. Unfortunately, they proved too wide/big for me. My feet swam in both the 8.5 and the 9. I have a foot that runs to narrow side of regular (B): That may explain it. The same thing happened in the Merrell Barefoot Serene Glove and Barefoot Wonder Glove. I tried all of them with lightweight running socks, but they were still large. Back they go. Thanks, Zappos, for letting me try them. I wanted to love them.

These shoes are wonderful! I had foot surgery and couldn't wear a regular tennis shoe and these just fit the bill! They are true to size and actually have more support than I thought they would. I can wear them all day and my feet don't get sore.

These are very comfy. I love the angle that the sole makes my foot go as far as walking it just places it in the right position so I can walk and walk and my feet don't hurt as they usually do with regular tennis shoes. The tab in the back is a bit high and when I wore them bare footed it did rub me a little raw on one foot but I will wear socks with them in the future. I would recommend these shoes for sure. I did have to return the first ones and go up a half size.

I really like the look and feel of this shoe and the grey (ice) goes with everything. I did like its predecessor the "Barado", just a bit better. It is a bit high at the back of the heel and rubs a bit - but they'll break in I'm sure. Merrells are just the best for fit and comfort for me.

These are the most comfortable sneaker-type shoes I have owned! They are designed for the way a woman walks and the gel like in-soles cradle the foot of an older person and make walking all day very comfortable and the zippers make it easy for on/off at the airport. They are great!

These Merrells are great for traveling and walking. They are especially easy to remove at airport security. I have them in 2 colors -- black and beige. They're also comfortable with or without thin socks.

I wear a size 7 but bought a 6.5; these are very comfortable. I use them for gym for rehab after knee surgery. They're great because they're not too heavy and support the foot really well--worth the price.

My friend first bought these shoes and walked all over The Great Wall of China in them, with nothing but raves. I bought a pair and find them very comfortable, not at all clunky (like running shoes). I had to lightly oil the zipper, but it's smooth now. Since I wear either a 6 or 6.5, I realize I should have erred to the larger size. My 6.5 is perfect.

I have purchased about 5 pairs of this shoe. Most comfortable shoe I own and great looking, too.

I wanted to keep this shoe, I really, really, did. They felt like walking on air, and I wore them all day at the office and loved them..until the huge blisters started to form on the back of my ankles. The white trim and stitching around the top of the shoe just kept digging into the back of my foot. I think this may been because of the fit, they seem to have been a half size to big, but I thought maybe I could fix them with thicker socks and some heel grips. No such luck. I ended up finding another pair of Merrells that fit my feet better. I loved these though, sad I have to return them. Also, as a side note these shoes looked a little worn when I got them,a little dirty at the bottom which I didn't really care to much about, just thought I would mention. It is Understandable that would happen considering Zappos awesome return policy!

Great shoes. I wear them for walking. I got them 1/2 size larger than my usual size so I could wear thick socks. They are perfect. Stay warm, hug the food and are very flexible. Zappos is great too. On my porch the next day. No extra cost for shipping.

I cannot speak highly enough of these shoes. I have a bunion, and so it can be hard to find comfortable, cute shoes. These shoes are both, and I love them!