Merrell OAKCREEK Waterproof Heather Big_Kid Boys' Shoes ~ Outdoor Review

My grandson has wide flat feet. We had to replace his previous Merrell shoes due to wear and tear. These shoes (another Merrells model) fit his foot perfectly. This model is denser. The local shoe store didn't stock better shoes, but they sold an orthotic with a thinner foot pad than the orthotics we use. That additional $45 purchase turned this cheap shoe into a more expensive purchase.

Children's shoes were much cheaper. I wear a 7 for adults so I usually wear a 5 for kids. These were sold out. I bought the 4.5 wide side hoping it would make up half the size difference and they were perfect. One of the shoes was rubbing against my ankle and I didn't know if I could wear them any longer, but after the third time they had worn enough and felt good. Also, the ankle that the shoe rubbed on was previously broken, so the initial discomfort was probably ankle + hard shoe related.

Despite the product name Merrell OAKCREK Low LACE Waterproof Hiking Shoes, Black/Rust, 4 US Unisex Big Kid, this shoe is not waterproof or even waterproof. . After my son's feet got wet five minutes after his first hike in these boots, I went back to re-read the product description. The title says the shoe is waterproof but the description in the fine print says it is not. I should have read more carefully before buying but shame on Revain for the false advertising.