Because of knee surgery, Merrells are one of the few shoes I will buy and I typically just suck up the price. My past experience is that they are well made and last a long time even with regular wear.  I am particularly impressed with their Q-form technology. It really seems to really make a difference.  Sandals are so forgiving and my shoe size solidly predictable, so I bought these shoes with confidence, happy to get a slight discount on the price.  HOWEVER, this design, which is also odd looking, pushes the outside edge of the front of my feet over the outside edges of the sandal.  The little toe hangs all the way off!!!!  The heel is also pushed a little toward the inside edge in back.  This is the third time recently I have had to return Merrell shoes purchased online. One was just fit, more generous than I expected, on a clog.  Another seemed to be one shoe that was defectively made, the other shoe seemed fine. My sense is this one is the design that shoves the feet toward/off the footbed, outside in front and inside in back.  If I could rate it less than 1 star, I would.  Returns have been a hassle as well.  E-b*y polices its sellers better.  The first I agreed I owed the shipping, but not the the other two. Probably will not buy shoes on line again.  MAYBE, if it is a shoe I already own and just want in another color. However, I am beginning to wonder if Merrell is slipping on its design and manufacturing QC AND is selling seconds via internet sellers without marking the shoe or the box. Merrell, are you listening?