I have always been a fan of Merrill, but I got tired of replacing them every 6-8 months. So I decided to switch and try another brand, keen had the best reviews.
I work in wildlife management and wear these shoes 10 hours a day m-f. From crawl spaces to roof tops and on ladders. Prior to the 3 day break in period they were loud, binding, and hard to keep tied. But after they are broke in I must say , I am pleased with my purchase.
Hard to keep tied!
Roofs- not recommended for slick tile
Ladder- limited arch support
General- feel good and I think they are a great deal for the money! I write back with how they hold up!
*update- it's been just over a year and these shoes far exceeded my expectations. 1 small piece of tread has come loose but easily fixed. Way better lifespan than the Merrill's !