Merrell Men's, Hydro Moc Water Shoe

It's amazing to me how quickly we are to judge a book by its cover. I'll be the first to admit these exoskeleton looking shoes might be a bit off-putting by how they look but, trust me, once you wear them, you won't care what other people think about how they look. I had seen these shoes out in the wild for a while but never gave them any thought and certainly didn't think I'd ever want a pair. Then, through a set of circumstances, I ended up trying a pair on owned by a friend of mine. I was so impressed with how comfortable they were, I immediately ordered three pairs in different colors and I couldn't be more pleased. They feel super amazing on my feet and I love walking in them, even for fairly long distances. If you're looking for a great amount of support, particularly orthotic support, these are not the shoes for you. They're flat--very flat. But for me, they feel almost as if I'm walking barefoot and that's a good feeling. They provide great traction on various types of terrain including wet surfaces and seem to be quite durable. Although I've not worn them to the beach, I do have a pool and have not had any problem with them getting wet. They're easy to put on and take off and even though I have very wide feet, these shoes provide plenty of room so my dogs don't feel the least bit cramped in them. If you have very narrow feet, they may not provide the best fit. I can't say that for sure but be aware, they seem to be extremely roomy, despite the fact that I mostly wear them with fairly thick half ankle socks. However, I feel just as comfortable walking in them barefoot, just not for very long distances without socks. That's not what they're designed for. Never having worn Crocs, I can't say how these compare but I can say, I don't feel the need to try any other brand because these are just that good and, for me, the price is just right for what you get.

First off, I accidentally fell head over hills for these shoes. I 100% recommend these to anyone, but let me tell you about what is wrong with them yet why I still give a 5 Star rating to them.The size you wear needs to be sized down. If you wear a 9 or a 8.5 in men; then, you need to pick a size 8. People with half sizes suffer the most because going a size down is only a half size. 8.5 men’s goes down to 8 but it is still a little loose. The women’s have the men’s half sizes, but in completely different colors. Bottom line, size down, and sizing is difficult in general.Next is misshapen straps on the shoes issues. In my photo showing the straps on the hill, one is lower than the other exposing the shoes sizing printed. The strap should always lay at a diagonal angle and cover the size printed on the hill for the max comfort. I have tried 4 different colors and noticed my Paloma colored pair were softer and also less precise in fitting. This is probably due to the difference in the properties of the material color differences. Paloma color has the biggest problem here that I have noticed. And your results will vary color to color; but, will be mostly good if not the Paloma color choice.Lastly, I am about 250lbs. The bottom sole pattern will take larger wears due to your weight. My girlfriend has a pair that she wears just as much as me but there is a noticeably difference in wear because she is lighter.Besides what I mentioned, they are amazing. Slip resistant, cushioned and arch support, secure on the foot, stylishly different, etc. I absolutely 100% recommend these shoes to anyone because they can be used as a shoe that you just wear in your backyard, go on a hike, water shoes, or even wear every day. The women hole sizes are the men’s half sizes, but the colors are selective to sex and that’s a hard choice issue when picking what you want. But don’t forget to size down always; trust me.10/10 would recommend and buy again. Hope this helped you.

Like almost every review states, these are excellent shoes but they run very, very large.The lake I frequent has been infested with zebra mussels and therefore you can’t walk/swim in it without something on your feet as the shells are very sharp and will cut your feet. I will be using these strictly as water shoes without socks so I want a snug fit with little to no give.In order to get that I had to size down from my “normal” shoe size. I went with a size 7 in these and the fit is nearly perfect for my purposes. My toes are right at the end but not touching. While I typically wear a wide shoe the width on these is fine for me. I have a pretty high arch on my right foot making that one tighter than the other but for the relatively short time I’ll have them on it’ll be fine. There is no slipping at all bordering on too tight (but not quite). If I wanted to wear socks I’d definitely need to go up a size. Also, I would not want to wear these for extended walking. While they are plenty comfortable and will suit me well in the water, there’s not enough cushioning and support for much more - but then I have lots of foot problems so your milage will vary.Since shoe sizes are all over the place here are my current other shoes and sizes for reference:• Hoka Clifton 8 - 9.5EE• Birkenstock Arizona - 41 reg• Crocs Classic - 9 (no socks) 10(socks)• Danner Mountain 600 - 8.5EEAgain I went with a size 7 in these Hydro Mocs for a super snug no slip fit.Cheers!

This item worked very well on a 5 day trip through the White Tops of Colorado. With several water crossings on the way to Island Lake, I decided after the first crossing to let it rip with a lightweight Darn Tough. 10 miles of rocky, steep trails and over 2000 ft of elevation and a beautiful site at the end. Total miles with this moc and my feet felt great! 4 stars because no half sizes. Ordered a 11 and wear 10.5, I suggest going up if half size.

My guide wore these on a recent fly fishing trip to Brazil. I ordered them while I was on the trip. And they arrived when I got home. I like the looks and the feel and anticipate enjoying using them.