Customer Reviews Merrell Alpine Sneaker

Super comfortable, great style and quality upper. However the hollow tread had worn through after just 2 months of casual wear.

One major flaw - and it's a big one. Let me start by saying these shoes are mega-comfortable. I love how they fit, i love how they feel, i don't like how other shoes feel anymore and it's these shoes fault. However, on to the major flaw: these shoes are ultra slippery when walking on wet surfaces. Forget walking in the rain. I was walking down a flight of stairs and took a tumble. I cut my face on the way down but luckily that was the only damage done. Please be cautious while you are wearing these shoes. They do not mix well with water. Enjoy them on a sunny day.

The shoes are form fitting and feel very comfortable. The shoelaces were the only issue for me. They do not stretch at all and feel like they came out of a gum ball machine. I ended up buying new shoe laces. The soles of the shoes are jagged and are not very good for walking on flat surfaces. They are good on the trail.

I love the look of these shoes. I hike a lot and think most hiking shoes are ugly. They are very comfortable, too. Dry and uphill these perform great, but at the slightest bit of dampness these will fail you for traction ESPECIALLY if you're on a decline. Definitely best used as an approach shoe for generally flat and dry trails. They'd be the perfect outdoor shoe if not for the weird design of the sole.

Tried these yesterday. Felt great until I began walking. The tips of the soles make a very annoying noise indoors.

This sneaker is lightweight and comes in cool colors. It has the Merrell name. Upon arrival, it looks like the pictures. It is a tight fit and feels about 1/2 size small. It is thinner than I expected, as my only other Merrell product i own is a hiking shoe which feels thicker & more rugged/durable. This sneaker does not hold its shape if you put it into a backpack especially if there is weight on the toe of the shoe. It will make a crinkle mark (like crumpled paper) not something I expected from a Merrell brand.

I am typically a size 9 sometimes 9.5. What size would I be on the Men's size chart? I love them because, I am from the Akron, Ohio, area. I am a regular attendee at their Akron Marathon. This marathon is so well run and and the cool thing about this marathon is The Blue Line! You follow a blue line throughout the entire race. Just like the one on this shoe! Please make them for woman! Or at least tell me what men's size to buy. Thanks, Kristin L. Runner from Akron, Ohio

I love the style and really want to love the sneaker but there are 2 issues for me. The breathable mesh is made out of a material which seems like nylon - in other words not very breathable. I much prefer the breathable material on Merrells other products. The tread on the shoe is a series of horizontal lines which are like ridges. I can feel these ridges along the bottom of my feet when walking and they make a funny sound when walking on hardwood floors. I would have preferred a more normal tread pattern.

I purchased these as everyday shoes, I liked their modest styling and on that front they are great. They look good; they aren't garish like most running shoes. On dirt/gravel trails they perform better than expected, I didn't change into my trail running shoes as often as I thought I would. HOWEVER on ice or packed snow, they are laugh-out-loud cartoon slippery. After a few crazy slips I took to avoiding ice and snow altogether. These are not winter shoes for that reason. Overall a great shoe, a bit pricey for the lack of year-round utility but the style makes up for it.

Not slip resistant. Merrell said to ise sandpaper on the bottom

LOVE these sneakers. The colors are so much fun and i get lots of compliments. Total bummer that only after a few weeks of wear, the fabric above the toe is completely blowing out on one of them. I think they'll last a few more days before they're not longer wearable. :(

Very uncomfortable and very disappointed as this shoe looks great but after spending several hours in them my feet are throbbing. Surprising because usually Merrell fits so well.

Bright orange bands? Real classy! The don't even match the shoe colors! What is wrong with your designers? They alienate more customers than they attract!. Another puchase I could never make.

Very disappointed in the comfort and fit of this shoe.

Got my Merrell's and broke them in before a vacation. Wore them on the vacation and got massive blisters on both heels, and could barely walk within a couple days. Merrell: will you take these back in exchange of a different pair? I've owned many Merrell's before, but these Alpine sneakers disappointed me.

Bought em a month ago hoping for that classic Merrell comfort. These shoes do not stand up to the test. My feet feel really unstable and hurt after walking just a few miles. Too late to return unfortunately since they only accept unworn returns. Pretty hard to know if a shoe will be comfortable without wearing them.