My Merrells are two years old and still comfy..The shoes I wear for walking the dog, errands and trail walking.  I bought this pair  as a gift for our daughter, whose feet are as thin and bony (with a narrow heel) as mine.  Upon receiving them, she put them on,  pronounced them comfortable, and has worn them for her trail walking and errands.  So, I bought another pair for the oldest daughter, who is enjoying her pair ( her feet are not "bony" and her heel not narrow, but the Merrells fit her well too.