Customer Reviews Merrell Work Nova 3 Low Vent

Nearly the perfect shoe. Super comfortable, lightweight, breathable, dry quick, look great and can be dressed up if need be as the neutral black provides a lot of flexibility and less of a technical look. I LOVED everything about the Tactical Nova. Thought they had good traction until.... traversing wet surfaces!!! I had these as my main shoes on a trip to Vietnam, and once I had to deal with wet pavement, pavers, and rocks, there is absolutely NO TRACTION, and I LITERALLY thought I was going to kill myself on a trek in the highlands wearing them. The amount of falls and slips really took away from the experience, and I am feel almost lucky I didn't get seriously injured. Merrell for life, and have never had a problem with other shoes over the years, but this was a huge concern and almost threw them out during my travel because i was scared to wear them. Not sure how this could have been missed in the design unless i had a defect pair, because something seemed seriously wrong. I hope that there is improvement made on this in future iterations. Will keep these around for leisurely walks and light hikes when it is bone dry, but would NEVER wear them anywhere you encounter or anticipate moisture. In no way should these be classified as a trail shoe!

Fit well a little loose on my heel. I've had several pairs of Merrell and have always been satisfied. My next pair will be the Nova 3 mid.

Instant comfort. whether in the field or in the office they are my go-to shoes.

Brought these to a trip abroad that involved miles of city walking but also hiking. Wore them in rainy and muddy conditions. Honestly one of the best pieces of gear for the whole trip.

Great shoes for all occasions. Excellent construction as one would expect from Merrell. Highly recommended.

I'm partial to lightweight shoes with traction for yard work and all around "get dirty" type chores and activities. I should note that I also enjoy trail running, camping, hiking and outdoor activities in general. I tried this shoe to replace the hiking sneaker from another brand that I really liked. It is absolutely my NEW FAVORITE SHOE!! I use this shoe for everything, e.g., yard work, home projects, casual dress, and they are light enough and grippy enough to take on the trails for a run! I may pick up the Nova 3 trail shoe as well, but this shoe is just amazing. I hope Merrell doesn't mess with a good thing here.

If you like vans but want more support and traction these are the shoes for you! I've been wearing skate shoes for the past 2 decades and I'm so happy I made the switch to these. They have a low fit like the vans but with actual arch support and traction not to mention a sole that curves for running. I truly didn't know what I was missing. I love the style and all black color. Some may not like low cut because it almost feels like your heel is going to come out of the shoe but it doesn't and I think it feels great!

Use them for LEO work daily. Extremely comfortable and durable.

Best shoes ever! Only wish for a few more color options, but the shoes are the most comfortable I have ever worn!

Comfortable. But agree with the other review stating that the heel slips out. Even when using the highest lace holes, they slip more than they should.

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is, after only a couple of hours on my feet, the soles of my feet start hurting and I have to get off them to relieve the pain. This is primarily because I am on concrete all day.

Great for everyday walking - fit perfect - light as a feather and together with the usual perfect fit the Nova 3 Tacticals are just the shoe for the summer!

Very comfortable. I'm a firefighter and wear at work. They are shallow in the heel which is downfall. Your heel wants to pop out on the step but if you tie them right there shouldn't be an issue. So far it's been 3 weeks with no issues.

I bought the nova 3 from outdoor sports center on sale. All i can say is wow! Yes the heel slips out easy, love that. Best shoe ever. Like a sneaker for tactile and tactical situations. Stability!!!

The footbed that comes with the shoe is too thick and causes the heel to slip, I resolved by using a footbed from an older pair of the same size Merrell shoes

Fit well a little loose on my heel. Ive had several pairs of Merrell and have always been satisfied. My next pair will be the Nova 3 mid.

I would not recommend these shoes for tactical/law enforcement use. There isnt much of a gap between the heel and top of the shoe so its easy for the heel of your foot to slip out. I learned this the hard way when I hopped from one log to another and tore ligaments in my foot when my heel slipped out of the shoe.

If you like vans but want more support and traction these are the shoes for you! Ive been wearing skate shoes for the past 2 decades and Im so happy I made the switch to these. They have a low fit like the vans but with actual arch support and traction not to mention a sole that curves for running. I truly didnt know what I was missing. I love the style and all black color. Some may not like low cut because it almost feels like your heel is going to come out of the shoe but it doesnt and I think it feels great!

Very comfortable. Im a firefighter and wear at work. They are shallow in the heel which is downfall. Your heel wants to pop out on the step but if you tie them right there shouldnt be an issue. So far its been 3 weeks with no issues.

I am a UPS guy so I put my shoes through the wringer. I had 4-5 pairs of the Nova 2 getting between 4-6 months out of each pair. I got the Nova 3 and after 2 months the soles look like the Nova 2 after 4 or 5 months. Pretty disappointing. The uppers do seem to be equal or a little nicer, but the soles are very disappointing in comparison.

Improved insert is too tall making heel come almost out of the shoe on each step. I have and love the Nova2 and understand the need for an increase in the sole as those hurt after a full day on hard floors, but unfortunately these went too far. love the new tactical solid color way, and the tread is still just right. Been using the Nova 2 insoles in both to correct the fit. Tried multiple lacing configurations but no solution. I would buy these again but would stick w the Nova2 for now.

What a horrible combination of shoe and insole. The thickness of the heel of the insole pushes your heel ankle so far up that I feel like I'm constantly at risk of my heel popping out, no matter how tight I tie the laces. I finally pulled the all but worn out insoles of my Moab tacticals and used them instead, which solved the problem enough. I cannot otherwise imagine relying on these shoes to stay on my feet in a truly "tactical" situation. Will not buy again.

I would not recommend these shoes for tactical/law enforcement use. There isn't much of a gap between the heel and top of the shoe so it's easy for the heel of your foot to slip out. I learned this the hard way when I hopped from one log to another and tore ligaments in my foot when my heel slipped out of the shoe.