They are water shoes, the opposite of waterproof. That's why they have mesh fabric and holes.
By Love Machine on July 23, 2020

Ive had mine since June 2016 and it's now January 2017. I wear them to work every day. I work in a hospital laboratory and I've had SO MANY shoes fall apart on me after 2 months of daily use. I finally bought some Merrells because I was told they are good for wide feet, which I have, and I LOVE THESE SHOES! I want … see more Ive had mine since June 2016 and it's now January 2017. I wear them to work every day. I work in a hospital laboratory and I've had SO MANY shoes fall apart on me after 2 months of daily use. I finally bought some Merrells because I was told they are good for wide feet, which I have, and I LOVE THESE SHOES! I want more so I can wear them away from work, too. Maybe the manufacturing has gone down-hill, I wouldn't know- this is my first pair of Merrells, but I'm really rough on shoes and these are finally what I've been looking for. They are so much more comfortable than anything I've worn for work. Ever. My only complaint is that they are mesh and won't stop blood from getting on my feet should I spill something.... but that's not Merrell's fault :) see less Ive had mine since June 2016 and it's now January 2017. I wear them to work every day. I work in a hospital laboratory and I've had SO MANY shoes fall apart on me after 2 months of daily use. I finally bought some Merrells because I was told they are good for wide feet, which I have, and I LOVE THESE SHOES! I want more so I can wear them away from work, too. Maybe the manufacturing has gone down-hill, I wouldn't know- this is my first pair of Merrells, but I'm really rough on shoes and these are finally what I've been looking for. They are so much more comfortable than anything I've worn for work. Ever. My only complaint is that they are mesh and won't stop blood from getting on my feet should I spill something.... but that's not Merrell's fault :)
By No one you know on January 12, 2017

I walked around Ireland, maybe not 10 miles a day, but close. I had no problem with these shoes!!
By Dianne M S on January 29, 2017

I've never hiked a falls in these, but if I were hiking a falls I wouldn't wear these. I've found the soles to be very slippery on wet, hard surfaces, particularly smooth ones, like a wet tile floor. So if you're going to be climbing over wet rocks and such you might want to re-think your footwear.
By Mrs W on April 7, 2017