Sure hope Merrell doesn't ever discontinue this shoe. This will be my second pair and I absolutely am sold on them. First tried them on in a store and fell in love immediately. I used and abused my last pair with daily walks in the desert and several trips thru my washing machine. (I'm sure they were never intended to be tossed in with blue jeans then air dried)
 It was only after I'd laundered them for the 9 or 10th time over a 9 month period that I noticed the front top sole area beginning to separate from the fabric a tiny bit. I've beat these shoes to a pulp and they're still very comfortable even though they are starting to look a little sorry after a year of hard use. I've gotten lots of comments and compliments and recommended them many many times.