Merrell Women's All Out Blaze Aero Sport Hiking Water Shoe

Very comfortable with excellent arch support right out of the box. Very lightweight and stylish as well. I was looking for a cross between a tennis shoe and a hiker and for the perfect single shoe to take on our vacation and this fits the bill! Quality is as expected with Merrill, very well made. I have worn them for two days straight and didn’t need any break-in time. Typically new shoes will hurt your feet until broken in, but these didn’t. The soles are very grippy and the breathable waterproof design keeps my feet comfortable all day. 10/10 would recommend. Sizing is true to size. I wear women’s 8.5 and that is what ordered.

UPDATE: Wanted Khaki as second pair and SO HAPPY that the color received was consistent with the small thumbnail image. The larger image had black (which was OK, but not exactly what I wanted). Posting picture to see what was received when ordering Khaki. These too are excellent…right out of the box.I’ve been looking to replace an older pair of Merrill shoes with Vibram soles and finally found it. Lightweight, great room in the toe area and super comfortable. They are advertised as water shoes but great for daily walking use. Great support and stability. Color is great (black with light aqua trim). The laces could be a little longer (I like to double tie my laces to avoid tripping on an untied shoe) but after wearing them for a few days, they haven’t come untied at all as the laces have decent grip and hold. Ordered another pair in a different color. Highly recommend.

I earn my keep by being in the outdoors most of the time, and I "hike" rivers like other people hike mountains - not on the banks, but by going straight up the middle. This means that my shoes are in the water for hours/miles at a time, and are subjected to a constant barrage of mud, rocks, sticks, and other debris. In the month of July, I literally destroyed three new pairs of what one would call the classic "water shoes" - the little slip-on things with mesh uppers and rubber soles. This is not new - I have gone through countless pairs. I was logged in on Amazon, doing a search for yet another pair this week when this pair of Merrell's popped up in the suggestions. I just about fell out of the chair when I saw the price, but after a quick calculation, I realized I was spending at least this much in disposable water shoes over the course of every summer, so I gave it some serious consideration.My feet are fairly wide, and as a result, I normally shy away from women's shoes and buy boys instead. However, I noticed that one of the other reviewers mentioned that these had a pretty wide toe box, so I decided to take the chance and order them.My UPS guy delivered them as I was loading my kayak on the truck yesterday evening - couldn't have been better timing - I was headed up river a few miles, taking the kayak along to tow my stuff, and I was prepared to go barefoot, which works, but sometimes results in a bruise or two. I pulled them out of the box and was impressed with the design - sturdy, but lightweight. I then put them on and was equally impressed wit the arch support (I have high arches - it felt really nice). Then I walked across the floor, and much to my delight, I could feel the air moving through the mesh, cooling my feet. So far so good - it was time to head to the river.Upon entering the water, the shoes (of course) immediately filled with water, but very little sand/gravel. As I made my way up river, I was amazed - a lot of the rocks are slick with moss and sediment, but I didn't slip. And not a single "OUCH!" as I made my way through fast water where I couldn't see the bottom - normally this means coming down hard on a rock at least once, and although I'm sure I did, I never felt the first twinge of discomfort. Slogging through sandy areas resulted in a small amount of sediment in the shoes, but not enough to be uncomfortable.Upon my return back down river, I took the shoes off to rinse them out. That was easy - they didn't capture and hold on to sand/gravel like the other ones did that I had been wearing. I also noticed that they float - an added bonus should one get away from me. I inspected them carefully for signs of destruction - normally after only one trip, the cheaper ones will show cracking on the bottom and at least a few tears/loose threads. Nothing was wrong with these - nada. I put them back on and climbed the muddy hill to the truck - they had great traction there, as well.All in all, I am EXTREMELY pleased with this purchase. The shoes not only perform exactly as I needed them to in the water, but they are actually REALLY comfortable. We still have a fair amount of summer left here in Virginia, and I will be putting them through their paces for quite a while longer. I will update my review toward the end of the season.I paid full price for these shoes and did NOT get them at reduced cost or for free in return for a review. :)

I purchased these shoes for a week long trip in Costa Rica rather than cheapo water shoes. These were comfortable enough to wear on the days we weren't doing water sports (airport, light hiking, running around town) and also help up great during water rafting & waterfall exploring. I had a small amount of sand get inside the shoe but no rocks - the slipping was about 50/50 but the terrain was very slick anyway. I typically wear a 6.5 to 7 shoe - I ordered the 7 and it fit well. The design of the shoe is different than any I've owned and it has quite a bit of arch support and a wide toe box. It took me a day to get used to the feel, but after that I didn't even notice. They also look way better than a regular running shoe as they have a slightly low profile and aren't clunky. For the price it's a good deal with quality use.