Customer Reviews Merrell Embark Lace

I need a sneaker with way more support. The fabric was light and the shoe was cushy though.

I can always count on Merrell - every time - for comfort, durability and performance!

Super comfortable from the first time I put them on!

I bought these shoes for walking on trails in the woods and they have great tread for that. They also work well for walks in my neighborhood on sidewalks. They are sooo comfortable they almost feel like socks, but with support! Once I put them on, I tend to leave them on all day! I got the grey/pink color and they are super cute too!

Very comfortable shoes. I stand for 9 hours a day at work. These are great!

I finally found the perfect shoe for my Rick Steve's 17-day tour of Italy. They are beautiful and comfy and breathable. Can't wait to put them to use on all those cobblestone roads!

Extremely comfortable and well made! I have wide feet and love how these fit.

I so badly wanted to like these. They're really cute, versatile for waking and light hiking, and out of the box they seemed comfortable. Unfortunately after walking in them around the block, they hurt my feet a lot - they're very very hard and are painful on both the ball of my foot and my heel. I'm not sure if the vibram sole is lacking enough shock absorption or if the insole is just too thin, but whatever it is, it's a serious lack of support. I thought maybe they'd need breaking in, so I wore them to run errands. No dice, they are just painful. I can't even wear them to the grocery store. I reached out to customer service about a return, but their policy is that they need to be unworn - but how could you know without walking in them? They said no returns, but they sent me a pair of insoles to try - which may have worked, except the insoles that came in these shoes are glued in, so they cannot be swapped. Pretty disappointed.

Comfy even through hours of trooping around town! Love the gray and pink colors. All Merrell shoes fit me perfectly - never have to worry about breaking anything in. Y'all have me as a customer for life.

Very comfortable but the high foot enclosure can rub the back of your heel since it's so high. A little more footbed padding would be helpful if going on a long hike. The grip on the sole is great.

I used to have painful knees when walking. I've had surgery on one knee and an injury to the other. These shoes offer great support and I no longer have pain when walking.

Just ordered a second pair because the ones that arrived today are so nice. I usually wear 8.5 or 9. In these, the 8.5 was great with just the right amount of extra foot space. Unlike some reviewers, I found these very easy to put on and take off. I love the style and fit.

Super comfortable and breathable. These are perfect for any outfit and comfort to last no matter what activity you're doing.

Fantastic, durable shoes just like I expect from Merrell! The opening to slide your foot in is smaller than you'd expect, as mentioned in other reviews, but does not impact the fit or comfort of these shoes.

Insoles can't be removed for orthotics. Cute shoe though.

Looks like a cute shoe - this brand is usually great for wide width - I can get my foot into the stretch sock upper but the base is not wide width and the arch support feels like a hard ridge instead of cushioned support. Probably an ok shoe for someone with "normal width" feet.

Trying to get my feet into the shoes was very difficult. Gave up trying and returned the shoes. I really thought they were pretty. The opening should be larger.

Comfy and cute sneakers perfect for morning race walks 1.5 miles with my dogs. Fit perfectly. I have a high instep and they still fit. Elasticized upper makes them easy to get on and off. As cute in person as online.

These are THE most comfortable shoes! I put them on and have worn them with no break-in time. The soles are so cushioned. The gray "lace" and pink trim add a feminine touch. Ordering another pair soon!

I love this shoe so much that I bought two more pair. I love how light weight they are, and the style is amazing. The picture doesn't give it the props it deserves. You're always skeptical after reading reviews, however, I have no complaints with this shoe. Try it , you will love it.

I really wanted to like those shoes because I love the style. They look really nice in person. But if you truly need a wide foot comfort this isn’t it!!! The shoes says wide fit but honestly it’s skinner then my normal shoes. I was really shocked. I wouldn’t want to see what the normal is on this shoe. Will be returning!