Customer Reviews Merrell Encore Breeze 5
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47%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
27%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
9%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
73%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
82%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at merrell.com/CA
Ive long been wearing Merrells so knew I needed a new pair following total knee replacement.
I can hardly wait to take long walk on paved surfaces.
Marie I,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at merrell.com/CA
These shoes are very comfortable and much improved over the previous model. They are actually a proper wide shoe that doesnt crush your foot or stack toes on top of each other so there are no blisters from day one. I work 12+ hours on my feet so good shoes are important. They do run slightly long but overall amazing fit, airflow, soles, and comfort. Wish these came in white leather for school.
Florida H,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I like the Encore Breeze 4 & 5. The 4 is easier to slip on. The Encore Breeze 5 feels very similar but is 1/4 size larger (Merrells and their sizing, ugh). The Encore Breeze 5 is very comfortable but main difference is they have more of a raised back part of the shoe so NOT as easy to slide foot in. You need to work foot into the shoe. No big deal, but if you want a quick slide-in action, then the Encore Breeze 4 might be better design.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I like these better than the leather version Merrell has because the sole is softer. I can walk around with these and not wake-up the kids.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at merrell.com/CA
I so need this shoe in hot pink!! I love the charcoal grey ones Ive had for maybe 15 years but I need hot pink! Not kidding how about breeze encore in hot pink
Sue,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
easily slip on and off. Comfortable. Will buy again.
Kay,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Nice shoe for wearing around the house and being able to run outside without switching shoes. Good tread for non-slip. Comfortable with excellent toe room. Seem to be sturdy and well made. Expect they will last for several years.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at merrell.com/CA
I have a neuropathy in my feet so they are very sensitive. I almost never wear anything except for the encore breeze 4. My foot is a little bit narrow so I put a double cushion pad on top of the insole. I have flat pronated feet but too much arch support is painful. I bough the pinkish color encore breeze 5 and it is very similar to the 4 but feels a little less sturdy and a little wider. I really hope they dont discontinue the encore breeze 4 because they are just a little better for my feet. But honestly they arent that different except the I like darker color.
Dr S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I was excited to see a new generation of this style, which I've loved in the past but have had a hard time with over the last few years. I ordered a size 12M but they were too big/loose all around, even with socks. I wear 12Ms in other Merrells (Moabs and Siren Edge) so thought these would be a likely fit, but they're not. Size 11s are too small but going up to the 12s was a bigger jump than I expected for a difference of 1 size. I also found the arch support lacking but that could've been due to the poor fit. For what it's worth: Rock is a beautiful blue/grey color and I'm really sad that I have to return them.
NeedComfySupport,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Uncomfortable for wearing in a hot, humid climate.
I'd also recommend:
Propet, Ecco
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Liked the shoe. Fit was fine.n But I walking out the heel and need to return.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Too big.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The problem I'm having with new Merrell shoes is the top sort of fabric that rings the top of the shoe. It is very lax, and gaps every step.
LB, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I need a shoe with arch support. This one doesn't have it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
Lesser quality than I've bought before. Said to size down but too small when did that.
Betty,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Ordered 2 colors of these slides (which I have worn multiple pairs of over 15+ years.) The black ones fit great as expected. The 'Rock' ones are too tight / small. Aargh. Returning the 'Rock' pair, despite really liking the color.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
These are much different than my last slides. They are extremely wide and I have a white foot as it is. And they don't seem to have as much arch support as the others.
Skimom62,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing the Encore Breeze for years. I just bought the breeze 5.....the whole shoe design has changed. Flimsy, no support., cheap ,materials, I am a 9 but always buy 8.5 in this shoe. This one feels like a 10, It stretched out within 1 hour of wearing it. I will keep them but
very disappointed in the design and construction. Not good.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
This is my third pair of Encore style Merrills. Quality has lessened each time, this third pair having the least sturdy heel back.
JJ,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I have bought these shoes for years, but the last pair I bought had the float and I don't find them as comfortable. They don't slide on as easily and feel tight as if I'm wearing a sneaker. I think I'm going to have to find a new go-to shoe for my every day. I was hoping they still had the old style, but I don't see it.
M B,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
I love Merrill shoes and have a few pair already but receiving this pair left foot was wider than the right foot. I am very disappointed. I called Service phone number several times alone with pictures to show the left shoe was wider which disconnected after ringing many times. I have dressy and everyday Merrill shoes and love them.
Kath M,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The newer version has a fabric trim rahter than leather, and I don’t care for it, it doesn’t fit as well.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I’ve been wearing Encore Breeze 4 for years and loved them. This updated version seems to be longer and the rim of the shoe is cut higher which makes it more difficult to get on and off. Back they go!
Jlw161, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Unfortunately, this new model has a narrower toe box so my toes are crushed. I have worn Encore Breeze shoes for several years because they are comfortable and fit my wide feet. The shoes also looked like they had been worn outside because there was dirt on the soles of the shoes. The material seems to be cheaper than in previous models. In talking with some friends who have worn Merrill Encore models, they too felt that the toe box is more narrow and the quality of the upper material was not as good as in previous models.
Bucher, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Merrell
This shoe is comfortable, but not as supportive as previous ones that I have bought in the past. More arch support would be appreciated..
Ron,
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