I will never buy anything from Merrill.  I bought a pair and after one year the entire sole of both shoes fell off.  Not from extreme walking or harsh conditions.  Normal everyday use.  I called Merrill customer service and was dismissed.  Keep in mind I did not buy them from Amazon, so I do not have a problem with them.  But look at the photos and you will see how these over priced shoes simply fell apart and Merrill customer service basically said, to bad, go away