Customer Reviews Merrell Encore Q2 Ice

I never want to take these off! These are my dog walking/errand running shoes in crummy weather. When I know I can stay at my desk and have a quiet day at work, I even wear them to work. They are so warm and comfy and sturdy I want to wear them all the time. Fine going through puddles. I love them.

I love these shoes. They look great and feel great. They are so comfortable!!! I’m getting another pair in a different color !

Once I got over the idea that these would feel like a cushy slipper, which they do not, I decided I like them. I changed my mind-set, that these were shoes, not slippers and decided I love them. They are so warm and give good support I use them as a slipper, or "house shoe", so haven't ventured outside with them - although you could because of the good sole and sturdy support I can no longer walk around stocking footed, and these are easy to slip into if I get up in the night.

Theses are warm fuzzy shoes for winter! Very comfortable!

Feels like a warm slipper, but a shoe I won't be embarrassed to be seen in at the store haha! Got these for quick trips out in cold weather...mail checks, store runs, dog walks, also for comfy shoes to drive home in (and stop for casual eats!) after long snowshoe outings. They are perfect for all of that and I'm already thinking of picking up another pair. They are SO WARM. I wear them out without socks and at 35 degrees my feet were hot. It's going to be much colder here, so these will be great! I'd say they are true to size. I wear a 7 most of the time. I read these are snug so I got the 7.5 to wear warm socks when it's really cold out. Without socks there's some extra room. My feet are a bit wide, my hiking footwear is always Keen, a 7 would be fine with a midweight sock.Typical factory support, I have plantar fasciitis so it's not enough for me for any serious walking but no factory support is adequate for me for that. These are great for what I wanted them for, I really like them!!

The shoes feel great. I will use them as house shoes as I did the last pair that lasted for ten years. They smell weird- kind of plastic-y, not as one would expect suede and sheepskin to smell. The soles especially out-gas. One hopes the odors will dissipate over time.

I own three pairs now. Usually I am a size 6 but have these in 5.5 and they are a perfect fit. You can get new insoles for them from Merrell.

So....I normally don't leave reviews, but feel compelled to let others know about this shoe because it's absolutely perfect!! We all know cute and comfortable are not usually synonymous in women's shoes. And, although I wouldn't say these are "cute", they are not bad in appearance. The fit, however, is heaven!!! they feel warm and cuddly on my feet and the support is perfect. I did go up a half size so I could wear heavier socks if necessary. But even in bare feet they feel wonderful!

Fits well. Very warm and comfortable. Non-skid sole. Love them.

These will be your “go to” casual shoes all winter. Stellar!!

I have a narrow to medium foot and wear size 11 pushing towards 11.5. I like a nice toe box. These fit nicely in size 11 with a medium but not thick wool sock. I bought them in black and they look very nice. I have owned maybe 3 pairs of Merrells over the years. My last pair was black, as well. These are a little different as the band around the heal is a bit lower and less stiff than my previous pair. I prefer a little more band around the heel, but these are just fine and I will get used to it. They do not lift in the heel, but hint at it and are just less substantial in the heel area. I do not wear them as slippers as many others say. These truly are used for walking on the snow and ice and work well as long as the path has been shoveled or ploughed !

This is my third pair of these shoes. I usually wear a wide shoe but these are wide enough and I love the warmth!