Customer Reviews Merrell Bravada 2 Breeze

I really wanted to love this shoe. I tried on in a Nordstrom at a larger size (possibly 8.5 or 9) thinking it was too large but comfortable. So I tried ordering the regular size 8 from Zappos. I was looking for a multipurpose running/hiking/crosstraining shoe that had good arch support, narrower heel cup to prevent sliding, with enough width and room in the toe box. Unfortunately, the regular size does not come in wide and the shoe is smaller than a standard size 8 when comparing with Asics running/crosstraining shoes. It appears to be about a half inch shorter in the toe when trying to fit a thumb width up front. This shoe is ineligible for exchanges and out of stock in the size needed to refund and now would cost more to rebuy, so I will try using it for walking trails instead of anything athletic that requires more room for movement. I would recommend to size up if using for running/cross training. Otherwise, it has great arch support and sturdy ankle support.

The fit felt okay except that the toe box was too tight for me. Sent this style back but kept another Merrell style which had a wider toebox.

I had to return these. I usually like Merrells but these felt bulky to me (Frankenstein Feet). They were just OK not great.

They were a bit too tight .

Arch did not fit right.

Again what with the negative heel it doesn’t feel stable, I was really disappointed with Merrell I had ordered a couple of other pairs and they were the same, this is right up there with the long tongue hitting your ankle. I returned these.