Merrel Walking Shoes.I bought a pair of Merrell walking shoes from Sweetnam's shoe store in Skibbereen, Republic of Ireland. The main thrust of the review is not about Sweetnam's, but is about the pair of shoes itself. However, i would highly recommend Sweetnam's as a great supplier of both shoes and other clothing, mainly outdoor wear. Their service is good and they carry a wide range.The shoes were Merrell Atpro walking shoes with a Vibram sole. On the positive side, the shoes were excellent for foot support due to a problem i have with a damaged big toe joint. They also lived up to their promise on being water proof. They are both comfortable and seem to be hard wearing.However, the soles are a big let-down. The shoes cost a whopping €180, so i expected better. I contacted Merrell who did not seem particularly interested in the issues i had with their shoes. The shoes and soles are great for all sorts of terrain in dry weather, but a big let down in the wet. On damp and wet smooth surfaces, they are a lethal hazard. I have to tread very carefully in the wet and feel lucky that so far that i have not fallen. They might be great for dryer regions, but do not suit the often wet climate of the UK and Ireland.Generally, they suit my needs, but it's not much good if the wearer cannot be confident of stability in damp or wet conditions.
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