Customer Reviews Merrell Alverstone
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62%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
18%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
12%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
63%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Bought this for my sister and it was a little too tight so I went through the review process which was straightforward and easy and a bigger size is being sent to us now. Can't wait for her to hike in them.
MerrellLover,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are a nice attractive hiker but the toe box was not large enough for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
These are pretty nice, comfortable shoes... good arches
Melanie,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I would buy again
Cdann,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These Merrells are so comfy!! I’m on my feet all day over 9 hours and my feet never complained. Great arch support and nice toe width(roomie). Great traction when hiking. The only thing I don’t like are the shoe strings. They come untied even when double knotted.
Allie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shoe feels sturdy and comfortable without being bulky like some other hiking shoes. I hike on rocky terrain and these do a pretty good job of buffering the rocks and my feet for short hikes (~4 miles). Not sure they would provide enough support for an all day hike but you could add your own insoles.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
This is a decent light hiking shoe. I wore these shoes to an outdoor conference and hiked on 2 different occasions. The heals fit great. The toe box is a little too roomy- even with my bunions. I felt like my foot was slipping a little too much on the down slopes. The soles are a little on the stiff side when I tried to move quickly, but they are very grippy and I only slipped once even in the rain. These will be good, sturdy hikers for teaching forestry camp.
Purpledonk,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I bought these about 2 months ago, and I LOVE them. So much comfort!! (I am 66 so my feet need comfort). BUT why oh why do you not supply shoe strings that stay tied!!! When I wear them all I so is try the strings!!
CM,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Great product as always with Merrell footwear!
Rock,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Not comfortable. Second pair and still no success but historically I had an easy time with comfort and was product loyal. Disappointed and returning.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The arch in these shoes aren't in the right spot for my feet. They are cushiony but also rather narrow at the toes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall fit was good and true to size. Definite arch support. Was looking for something a little closer to a sneaker so exchanged this for another merrell shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
run small. I alwasy buy Merrel size 8.5. Never had a problem, but this one is too small. I had to return.
Cjk,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I love the look. Very stable heel. The arch was irregularly high. I had to swap out insoles, but still a bit too high.
Hoping they'll bring back the Chameleon Stretch for women.
Nanette,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Very hard, stiff and heavy. Another uncomfortable pair of Merrells. Unable to wear..
CJT,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have had several pair of Merrells in the past, but this particular shoe was short in the toes for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The shoes were a bit short and my toes hit the tip of the shoe so it was uncomfortable to wear. I have an old pair of Merrills that fit perfectly from day one but the newer shoes have consistently been a bit short and uncomfortable. They are also very stiff and difficult to get on. The Alverstone was close in design to the old Merrills and I hoped it would fit the same.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These shoes felt stiff and narrow to me. Too bad, I think they look great. The arches are aggressively high, I don’t think I could have lasted ten minutes in them without pain. For someone with a high arch they might have been great. I’ve owned Merrills in the past but these didn’t feel the same.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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these shoes hit my ankle bone and I knew would not be comfortable wearing for extended hikes, so unfortunately I am sending them back. Love Zappos ease of ordering and returns!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love the style. Really sharp for a hiking shoe. I probably should have gone a half size over (8.5 instead of an 8). It felt just slightly small, not a half size, but slight.
The arch support is not great, and it is a little stiff even after a year of wear. My right foot hurts if I wear these for over 8 hours.
I still love Merrill brand. This is not a typical experience for me with Merrill.
Sharon, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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One shoe felt different from the other, it fit the ball of my foot wrong making them uncomfortable.
I'd also recommend:
I finr Merrell the only shoes that fits me best. My sandles, dress shoes and boots are all Merrell.
Bonnie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Did not fit quite right. Arch was too far back.
Dorothy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I've only had these shoes for a few months and one of the leather loops where the laces go snapped. I had to re-lace the show so I could keep wearing them and they are definitely not as supportive or snug. I haven't had any issues like this with my previous pair which lasted me years, they also didn't have the leather loops. I was very disappointed because it was too late to return since I've worn them quite a bit and that they were not as durable as I would have hoped.
Mags,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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It's tough to review this show as to comfort, because they didn't really fit me. My feet are narrow and low volume, and while this shoe fit the heel and middle of my foot, the toe box was comparitively wide, almost as though it was designed to accomodate bunions. I will say that there is minimal arch support, so I would have needed to use my custom inserts.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Size was good. Has a wide toe box, which I need. The shoe comes up higher than I like on my foot. The shoe looks like a box. The arch support is fine. More padding would be great. The fabric is a little stiff.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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