I have been a long time fan of Merrell shoes. The clog design has allowed me to avoid surgery for a heel spur. Merrell shoes seen to mold to my feet and are very comfortable. I prefer the design with the elastic gore on each side as this design is, in my opinion, more comfortable.  One disappointment: Merrell no longer produces this shoe design in black leather which I would have preferred! I would purchase another pair in a heartbeat if this shoe was available in leather!