🌿 Dusty Merrell Jungle Fashion Sneaker: Step Up Your Style Game! Review

I love Merrell shoes in general but this particular model has design flaws. A week later the sock protector fell off. The rails that didn't fall off quickly wore out. Two months later, the shoes expired. I admit I'm rough with shoes, but at worst they gave me a year instead of two months. Maybe that pair was the only one that failed, but after looking closely at how the tread was constructed and bonded, I'm convinced that this model is a design flaw. Like other Merrells, they were incredibly…

This is my 5th pair of Jungle Mocs. This is the first pair of the AC (Air Cushion) model. I can't say I notice much of a difference when wearing them compared to other unconditioned moccasins. At the end of the day, however, my feet don't hurt that much, so conditioner should help somehow. I bought them and immediately went on vacation to 5 national parks in California. I ran about 60 miles. First, the upper of the shoe dug into the toe. Maybe my feet are oddly shaped, or maybe their tongues…

Over time I will learn more about how much I like this shoe. It could be a brilliant idea, the built in cushion, the look and feel of the overall design, especially the outsole design which offers much better traction on a variety of surfaces than other jungle moccasins I've worn. But anyone designing a shoe that's clearly meant for the street and a dirt track should know that the outsole and appliqué body would come loose, and whoever builds it anyway is a bit short. I had to glue the pieces…