Merrell Alternative Closure Waterproof Hiking Boys' Shoes at Outdoor Review

I just received these and found the bottom is EVA FOAM. SOAP! I have worked with EVA foam and while they are lightweight I can't imagine they will last long in an open area. I found another review in REI that their foam soles wear out quickly. Merell, right? EVA FOAM? Oh well. What do you think kids will do with your shoes? Do you wear them all day on the carpet? Step up your game, Merrel. I'll find some Salomons made out of really durable trail material.

Bought these shoes for my 6 year old hoping the shoes would keep his feet dry during recess. I chose the more expensive shoes at Merrell as I've had good luck with that brand myself. At first they looked and felt great. I am not sure if they are really waterproof. Every day he came home with his socks soaked, either from leakage or sweat. However, my biggest complaint is that they can no longer be worn as the entire inner lining has detached from the shoe and is crumpled at the toe box. Very…

These have been referred to as water sandals but are walking shoes. Not exactly sure why they are mislabeled, but I recognized the sneakers from the Merrell website and took a chance. These are actually waterproof Merrell Moab Fst Low A/C shoes. They seem small, but I think it fits the Merrell brand. I had another pair that I needed to evaluate and I'm glad I did with them. I took half a size up and they fit perfectly! They're heavier than traditional running shoes, probably because they're…