Customer Reviews Merrell Lorelei Zip

I found this shoe runs 1/2 size large. I bought the 8 and it was very roomy. So reordered the 7.5 and it's fine. The heel is still a bit little wide for my narrow foot. Looked on the actual box and it says 7.5 corresponds to a 38 Euro size. I hope these will be great for walking and as a summer casual shoe. It has a bit of a "duck bill" look, but I guess I am used to more narrow, steamlined Italian shoes like Prada.

I bought these shoes for an upcoming trip to Ireland. They feel great with a pair of socks but I think they will be too big without. They look really cute with bootleg jeans and will probably work with a dressier pant.

I have a wide foot with no arch and these are very comfortable. I did need to add an orthotic to make them comfortable for long walks. Worn both barefoot and with thin sock, a heavier sock would require larger shoe size.

After hiking all over Italy in flip flops I realized I need support. These fit the bill. They are stylish enough, have a very comfy footbed and seem correct in width and length. Only problem is the zipper is a little hard to use, but I can slip them on without too much trouble. I plan on these being my travel/walking shoe on our next big vacation.

I have been looking for shoes for work (retail) where I am on my feet and walking all day. I have been to every shoe store in town and finally took a chance with Zappos.com. After reading countless reviews I decided on these. I loved them the minute I put my foot in! They were too big but thanks for Zappos SUPERIOR customer service, I will have a new pair in a few days, before they even get the return! Thanks Zappos!

I really wanted to like these. I'm a big fan of Merrell shoes. Perhaps I would have been happier had I ordered half a size up. These were really really snug and I was concerned that over time I would put too much pressure on the zipper and they would break. Also, the sole is a bit thin for my taste. I prefer a substantial sole, like the sole on the Merrell Spire. If the sole had been a little thicker I would definitely have re-order a half-size larger to see if I liked them better.

I bought them in a half size larger because they were a little too snug around the toes in my regular size. They are a little too big now but very comfortable.

I got this style because I have a pair of Lorelie nubuck leather shoes from a few years ago that I really enjoy. That last pair was a 10M but I've been needing to order a 10 1/2 in most other shoes lately so I ordered a pair of these in size 10 1/2M. They are a little tight. I decided to keep them because I wear them with thin cotton socks for Zumba :) I still like my older leather ones but they are showing wear after 5 years!

I should have ordered a half size smaller. They were not quite as cute in person as in the pictures and sometimes appear "sloppy" because they do not have a cute fit. They are comfortable enough to wear all day but by the end of the day, I wish I had more arch support.

I usually wear an 8 and ended up with a 6.5. No other reviews mentioned them running a lot smaller but for some reason with my feet I had to go a lot smaller. They do stretch so keep this in mind. The color is great, very versatile and the arch support is great. Really comfortable. I have narrow heels and did get some rubbing/blisters on the back of my heels.

Very comfortable. Feels big though. I wear a 9, ordered a 9 and it feels like i should have ordered 1/2 size down.

These shoes are very comfortable. However, I wear a size 5 med. and these are just a little too big. I did keep them, but would suggest others to order 1/2 size smaller than usual.

I have wide feet, and I can make most Merrells work for me, but not these. These are pretty narrow, I had to send them back. The color is great though.

These are terrific light gym shoes. They are stylish with enough support to make lower impact cardio comfortable. They are probably not all that versatile.

Shoes are very comfortable, almost like walking barefoot. Zipper needed to be lubricated, so we rubbed a clear candle on it. That was helpful.

The picture is deceiving -- there's a lot of noticeable mesh, making it look like a swim sock instead of a cute little sneaker. It also felt short to me, and the other Merrells I have all feel adequate in length. However, it still felt like good-enough support considering it's not a real athletic shoe. However, because of its swim sock appearance and too-short length, for me this was a definite no-go.

I own 5 pair, same style that I've bought over the past 3 years. They are all size 6. I've bought 3 pair so far this year the 6 fit like a 7 & the 5.5 fit like a 5. other style with elastic in the heel, hurt! My thought is they might be making them in a different country now. We love Zappos & feel bad for the returns.

For some reason this pair is not as comfortable as a pair of brown ones that I bought a while ago. I can't figure out why. Also this is the 3rd black pair that I have tried and every single one of them have zippers that stick and are very hard to move.

One of the many Merell shoes I bought over time. I love the color combination and the light weight of the shoes. The material does not allow a walk in the rain but the look is pretty. A little tight in the length. Very flat and not much arch support.

I wanted to like these shoes. But they just were not that attractive, and the back of the shoes dug into the back of my heels.

I have successfully ordered Merrels that provide great arch support. These, however, offer less arch support than my flip flops. As soon as I tried them on I know I had to return them and try again with another shoe. Disapointed, because I liked the look and it got good reviews.

Contrary to other reviews I found this shoe a true Medium width and the gentle point on the toe gives it some style. However, it is very wide in the heel and there is no arch support. I am trying them with an arch support insert and heavy socks as I do like the style for a walking shoe.

These little summer kicks would be perfect if the right shoe were not sized half a size larger than the left. I have had trouble with Merrells in the recent past with this issue. Using an insert doesn't work, as the gap in the top of the toe and around the top at the zipper would still be loose. Ordering a half size down won't help my left foot. Otherwise these shoes would be a perfect score....they are comfortable, cushy, and stylish. I hesitate to order the Loreli Link because of the reviews that the elastic is uncomfortable. Sadly, these are going back.

Nowhere near as comfortable as the previous zip model. The angle of the toe isn't comfortable. Wish I could find the previous style!