Merrell Merrell Men’s Hydro Moc

Like almost every review states, these are excellent shoes but they run very, very large.

The lake I frequent has been infested with zebra mussels and therefore you can’t walk/swim in it without something on your feet as the shells are very sharp and will cut your feet. I will be using these strictly as water shoes without socks so I want a snug fit with little to no give.

In order to get that I had to size down from my “normal” shoe size. I went with a size 7 in these and the fit is nearly perfect for my purposes. My toes are right at the end but not touching. While I typically wear a wide shoe the width on these is fine for me. I have a pretty high arch on my right foot making that one tighter than the other but for the relatively short time I’ll have them on it’ll be fine. There is no slipping at all bordering on too tight (but not quite). If I wanted to wear socks I’d definitely need to go up a size. Also, I would not want to wear these for extended walking. While they are plenty comfortable and will suit me well in the water, there’s not enough cushioning and support for much more – but then I have lots of foot problems so your milage will vary.

Since shoe sizes are all over the place here are my current other shoes and sizes for reference:
• Hoka Clifton 8 – 9.5EE
• Birkenstock Arizona – 41 reg
• Crocs Classic – 9 (no socks) 10(socks)
• Danner Mountain 600 – 8.5EE

Again I went with a size 7 in these Hydro Mocs for a super snug no slip fit.

Cheers!

Far better support & more comfy than Crocs for approx same price. I will definitely buy again

Muy cómodos y ligeros…

Super comfortable, true to size but wears out on the bottom where it flexesas you walk. Not built like Crocs but are perfect for kayak fishing.

Great shoes for the beach or just walking around. This is my second pair and white, brown colors are nice. I got bad ankles but for some reason these are very supportive for my weak ankles. Highly recommended for travelers. Got them on sale on Amazon.

First off, I accidentally fell head over hills for these shoes. I 100% recommend these to anyone, but let me tell you about what is wrong with them yet why I still give a 5 Star rating to them.

The size you wear needs to be sized down. If you wear a 9 or a 8.5 in men; then, you need to pick a size 8. People with half sizes suffer the most because going a size down is only a half size. 8.5 men’s goes down to 8 but it is still a little loose. The women’s have the men’s half sizes, but in completely different colors. Bottom line, size down, and sizing is difficult in general.

Next is misshapen straps on the shoes issues. In my photo showing the straps on the hill, one is lower than the other exposing the shoes sizing printed. The strap should always lay at a diagonal angle and cover the size printed on the hill for the max comfort. I have tried 4 different colors and noticed my Paloma colored pair were softer and also less precise in fitting. This is probably due to the difference in the properties of the material color differences. Paloma color has the biggest problem here that I have noticed. And your results will vary color to color; but, will be mostly good if not the Paloma color choice.

Lastly, I am about 250lbs. The bottom sole pattern will take larger wears due to your weight. My girlfriend has a pair that she wears just as much as me but there is a noticeably difference in wear because she is lighter.

Besides what I mentioned, they are amazing. Slip resistant, cushioned and arch support, secure on the foot, stylishly different, etc. I absolutely 100% recommend these shoes to anyone because they can be used as a shoe that you just wear in your backyard, go on a hike, water shoes, or even wear every day. The women hole sizes are the men’s half sizes, but the colors are selective to sex and that’s a hard choice issue when picking what you want. But don’t forget to size down always; trust me.

10/10 would recommend and buy again. Hope this helped you.