29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great style and exceptional comfort, but construction doesn't hold up., June 15, 2008
This review is from: Merrell Women's Agave Sandal (Apparel)
Last summer I bought a pair of these in black. The comfort was pure bliss and I received many compliments on the style. I'm tempted to buy another pair, but these sandals just did not hold up, especially disappointing given the relatively high price. Within a few weeks the elastic connection on one shoe's side strap broke and had to be stitched. A few weeks later the same thing happened to the other shoe. The shoe repair shop where I bought them was pessimistic about the repair lasting, calling it a "design flaw," and tried to charge $8 to fix them until I pointed out I had bought the sandals from the very same shop less than six weeks earlier. Now the leather has stretched out so much these sandals are way too loose to wear safely for a second summer.I'm disappointed with the construction of this style, but plan on checking out the newer styles, hoping these construction weaknesses have since been corrected.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
my favorite sandals ever!, July 31, 2009
This review is from: Merrell Women's Agave Sandal (Apparel)
I wore those sandals for three summers now almost every day. I am a shoe girl - I sold shoes at Macy's for 2 years - and I have seen a lot of good sandals, but those really became my favorite. Those sandals are supposed to feet loose, so I would suggest to get a size that you normally wear in Merrels and not go down. They are comfortable when they are loose, but if you get a smaller size they might rub on your feet. They do pick up some dirt (because of their loose fit) when you are out in the wild. I just try to wash them time after time with a wet cloth and wash my feet when I come back from such walks. But the great part about them is that they look nice and feminine with either shorts/pants or dress/skirt. They kind of have a look of original "ancient greek sandals" and together with that they give a comfort of a Merrel shoe in which you can walk for miles and not get tired. My pair is black, so it goes with everything. Mine never broke, bit I have to say I do not mess up with the buckle since I bought them. I adjusted the buckle once and since that I just slip them on and off, which I would recommend to everybody. The sole held up pretty well too. The front of it is now after three seasons of wear finally getting pretty thin, so it is probably a time to get a new pair... I walked in those sandals for miles and miles as I do a lot of walking, hiking and traveling. This style is a real steal!!!
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very comfortable and stylish, but bit of a problem with durability., May 31, 2008
This review is from: Merrell Women's Agave Sandal (Apparel)
I love the comfort and style of this shoe. However, after wearing them for the 2nd full day, the strap by the left instep became detached. I was able to repair it myself with a sewing machine, but still...
Regarding sizing, you may want to consider ordering a half to one full size smaller than you normally wear. The size that fit me best was half a size smaller than my normal size, and was still slightly too large (but a better fit than going down a full size).
My only other concern is about the covering on the top of the bottom (the part that makes contact with the bottom of your feet). Comfy, but also picks up dirt very easily. Make sure your feet are clean all the time, or you'll end up with black marks in the shape of your feet. So, would be a good sandal to wear shopping, going out to dinner, etc. But not for wearing around the garden, park, etc., where you might pick up some dirt or sand.
On the plus side, they are very comfortable, and much more stylish and feminine than other "sportier" types of sandals. Given the fact that they pick up dirt so easily, and that I had some problems with durability, I wouldn't call them sports sandals, though. I don't think Merrell classifies them as such, either, but I had in mind that they'd be heartier than average, coming from Merrell.
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