I really like the look of these, and they look like they are built just as tough as Merrell's. However, they are VERY big. I wear an 11.5, and these are more like 12.5. I guess I'm going to exchange these for a 10.5. That's the downside of buying shoes through the mail, I guess.Update: I got the smaller size and have worn them for about a year, including some long trail hikes and they are in great shape. Because of the quality, I'm changing my review from 4 to 5.See full review