Customer Reviews Merrell Alpine 83 Sneaker Recraft

Other reviewers are right. Why did Merrell make it so hard to get these shoes on your feet. You definitely need a shoehorn. I really liked these shoes, and they fit well and were very comfortable (once I got them on), but such a pain in the neck to get them onto your foot!! What a TERRIBLE design. So, even thought everything was great fit-wise, I only give them 2 stars for making such a terrible design that was so difficult to get onto your foot. Get a clue Merrell. Did you even test these shoes with users?

The built in tongue is very very tight even with my narrower foot. I tried two different sizes but had to return both pairs due to the uncomfortable tongue. The shoe is however, is a beautiful color!!

didn't care for sole styling. too flat.

The outer soul feels weirdly tilted. My feet don't feel level in these sneakers - it feels like it's tilted sideways, like my foot is rolling to the side.

Had to use shoe horn in order to get my foot in. Great once it was on. Too inconvenient to get on

As others have stated the fixed tongue is a non-starter. Love the way they look. Comfortable once you get them on however my feet expand when traveling on airplanes, hot weather and long walks. These aren't really adjustable due to the style.

The shoe is like a water sock without the traditional tongue spread, so it's difficult to get your foot in the shoe. Looks good once you squeeze it on!

Not very supportive, rubs in weird parts of the shoe, more stylish than functional.

I LOVED past versions of the Alpine 83 and have purchased multiple pairs. The recraft includes an attached tongue/ scuba bootie shoe opening that does not work for anyone with poor hand dexterity, high arches, or difficulty reaching their feet. The shoe is a project to put on. It's also less comfortable around the ankle. I hope Merrell returns to their tried and true design on the next iteration. The shoe remains well-made and beautiful.

The fixed tongue made it difficult to put on. I do like the color combo.

So uncomfortable. The tongue is one large piece so no matter how much you loosen the shoes it's still really tight in that are around the top of the foot. Plus very tight putting your foot in the shoe. No cushion. Just overall very uncomfortable shoe. Style wise attractive but be prepared for feet to hurt. If you want to sacrifice comfort these are the shoes for you.

The shoe won't go on my foot with the gasket at the top...not like a standard sneaker

Very hard to get foot in

I have worn and love Merrill sneakers for years, but these are a complete failure. I wanted a lightweight sneaker that I could slip on and ordered a half size up as the reviewers recommended. But the fabric is thin and the stitched-in tongue makes getting them on almost impossible -- and the extra half size that was supposed to ease the slipping on makes me feel like I'm wearing clown shoes. I thought I all this would go away after a short walk, but now I'm left with once-worn reasonably expensive sneakers I'll probably never wear again. Definitely do not recommend these.

Loved the style and ruggedness but the heel is elevated! Therefore it can't be a comfort shoe. I wish Merrell would stop doing that!

THis is like a scuba glove on your foot. It doesn't work for me. difficult to get on and off and just weird feeling. no air. It doesn't work for me.