I picked these up hoping for something that could handle long days on my feet without feeling like I was dragging around bricks—and these absolutely delivered.Right out of the box, they feel solid. Not flimsy “sneaker pretending to be tactical” vibes—these actually feel built for use. But somehow, they’re still comfortable enough to wear all day without that stiff, break-in misery you usually expect.Traction is great. Wet pavement, gravel, random questionable terrain—you name it, they grip it. I’ve yet to have that “well, this is how I fall” moment, which is a huge plus.Comfort-wise, they’re the real winner. Good support, no hotspots, and they don’t destroy your feet after a long shift or day out. They strike that perfect balance between sturdy and wearable. My knees and back have filed zero complaints so far.They also breathe better than I expected for something this durable. Not swampy, not suffocating—just solid performance all around.And appearance-wise? Clean. Low-key enough that you don’t look like you’re heading into a tactical situation at the grocery store, but still sharp and purposeful.Durability has been great so far—holding up to regular use without coming apart or looking worn out after a couple weeks like some others I’ve tried.Overall: these feel like the sweet spot between a work boot and a sneaker. Comfortable, tough, and reliable—the kind of shoe you forget about because it just does its job.Would absolutely buy again. Honestly considering a second pair just so I don’t have to think about shoes for a while.

These shoes fit as expected and are comfortable.

Perfect fit!!! Been looking for a good pair of shoes but mainly a reliable pair. I live in the Midwest and these are perfect for even the icy season as the grips and tread are amazing. Overall great and comfortable feel and very much so buy it once type of shoe.

I think this is one of their best shoe models they have, but holy cow does it take so many returns finding the correct size due to their horrible marketing and lack of information so I’ll try to clear a few things up after going through four different pairs and save someone else all my frustration hopefully.I’ve always owned and been a big fan of their Moab goretex waterproof shoes which are pretty much heavy duty boots that can withstand any rugged environment, but this time when I needed shoes I wanted something lightweight and more suited for walking all day, rather than long distance hiking.I walk 3+ miles a day at work everyday so definitely needed some comfort and comfort/durable was my main priority.After owning many pairs of Moab and finally switching to these Nova 3, I cannot believe soft and flexible the material is making them both durable and soft as a slipper which is soooo comfortable and amazing.Unfortunately though, I ran into so much trouble with sizing and quality that I’m pretty upset with Merrell due to their lack of information about their product and horrible job marketing (I even called and messaged them with text support, and have no doubt they have little to no marketing team and no clue about what product they even sell).So let me try to help you with this model:First, for some reason the sizing does NOT match any other shoe models, and these are 1-2 sizes larger than any other models they have so you have to go down two sizes in this Nova model. :/But it doesn’t end there, unfortunately I would say they have a manufacturing defect with the stitching being right under your ball of the foot (bottom stitches go around right under your foot) causing immense pain in their standard size as you are walking on the stitches lump (WTH) so I would absolutely not buy the standard size and ONLY get the wide sizing.So with going down size and getting wide it’s more comfortable but doesn’t end there.The regular shoe is like barefoot on cement and will very quickly cause plantar fasciitis arc pain (happened on my first pair, uggg) unless you get there so-called tactical model with comfort insole.So unfortunately they are harder to find but I would only get the tactical (No idea why they even call them tactical when there is zero difference/not any more durable except for actually having a cushioned insole).They still tend to have extreme arc curve molded in (which of course is not stated in any of the product information or anywhere so you only can learn by buying it, being in pain, and returning it if you are lucky), so I would not buy them if you have flat feet or they would cause so much pressure on the middle arch you would be in pain after a while.The Moab’s in contrast are a very flat profile with little to no arch support but no cushioned insole so unless you like rock hard have to buy a 3rd party comfortable insole (but again isn’t stated in any of their information).But, luckily!!! I finally found their trick with ordering a size smaller than you normally wear and only getting the “tactical comfort-base” wide version, finally making it a nice shoe, whew.Unfortunately though for me, with having to go through four pairs and returns hassles trying to find a comfortable pair, and zero product information like the vastly different arch height or that a lot of models are lacking any insole cushion….. I will probably switch to a different brand in the future that is more comfortable and clear with what you are buying/ has much better product support/familiar with the product they sell (which says a lot coming from a long time Merrell fan). :/

I ordered these shoes for work because I wanted something lighter than my tactical boots during the summer months. Im a security officer and walk anywhere from 6000 - 12000 steps a day at work, I have wide feel with bunions, I’m also diabetic and have rheumatoid arthritis, so a well fitting, supportive shoe is a must for me. I usually wear a 6 - 6.5 wide in men’s, and a 8 - 8.5 wide in women’s, and 39 in euro sizes. I ordered the men’s 6 wide in this shoe and it fit perfectly right out of the box. Ive been wearing them for a few weeks now and I love them. They are comfortable, and supportive, and nice and light. They seem to made well and look like they will last me at least a couple years before I have to replace them.

I think it’s important to review the fit since I saw so many comments that these run large. My grandson wears an 11 and I ordered an 11 before I read the sizing comments. He said these actually fit him very well. While it’s possible that his feet have grown in the past few months, he does have other size 11s in other brands that fit him. I hope this review doesn’t make sizing seem more confusing. He is very happy with the quality and comfort. The description matches the product.

I need a pair of black shoes to wear on stage, and these fit the bill better than they actually fit my feet.I used to love Merrell hiking shoes; these are a bit of a disappointment in that regard, but they do fill a need for me.(For hiking shoes, I like Oboz better, but YMMV.)

This is my 4th pair of Merrell's Nova 3. Super comfortable!

Bought these for a recent trip to London where i expected do a lot of walking - i was right.The shoes are comfortable and seem very sturdy, soles are thick. The shoes are also a good weight. They're not heavy where your feet would get worn out.After roughly 6 days of walking (approx 105k steps/50miles) they're still holding up great and feel good.I would recommend buying arch support if you have flat feet - that's my only knock but it's not the shoe's fault.

Great comfy shoe, true to size. My hubby loves his! Really helps keep his feet pain free and confortable! Highly recommend

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la qualité de la marque Merrell n'est plus à faire. ce modèle est idéal pour un usage civil ou tactique. très bon produit !

I am a volunteer and on my feet all day on a concrete floor. At the end of the day I am much more comfortable and less tired. These shoes were a great purchase