Fit and comfort are fine, better than fine. Problem is, I bought these to replace a similar pair that began to split in the flex point at the base of the great toe, and across the sole at the flex point of the shoe instep. That pair had served me well over 5 or so years, so you figure you have to replace shoes once in a while. No big deal. I bought this particular pair for their general appearance and overall similarity to the previous pair. Unfortunately, they are too similar to the  previous pair in that this pair is already splitting (received October 27, 2017 - writing this review March 29, 2018, although the splitting was apparent about 35 days ago). Shoes worn INSIDE, daily, except to car and back, and have not been in the weather. Frankly I expect and need more from a shoe, let alone a heavy treaded shoe that wasn't cheap. My pair had the Merrell name, but not the quality I previously was able to expect from this shoe manufacturer.