I have to start out by saying I have the Siren Sport Goretex version. I bought these shoes in the spring and they never quite seemed to fit right near the ankle and I couldn't get the laces to stay tightened right. But otherwise they seemed comfortable in other areas so I kept them and wore them. I have worn Merrell hiking boots in the past without issue. This was my first pair of Merrell shoes. I noticed that if I walked very much at all the top of my foot would hurt some, up near my ankle. I thought it would be ok and I would just make sure I swapped out different footwear and not wear these daily. The pain has continued and gotten worse, especially if I wear them several days in a row. I'm certain I have Tibialis Anterior Tendon Sheath Inflammation. I guess I am going to have to buy another pair of hiking shoes. Hoped I would get more use out of these for what I paid. I would recommend these only to people to whom they feel perfectly fitting out of the box, if they fit weird around the ankle area or don't seem to feel laced right near the ankle, don't use them. Good looking shoes though. I have the brown and red ones.