The intercept is my third Merrell. The first two I was very happy, but the sole rubbed both in fact after a certain time from. The intercept is processed great, as you know by Merrell and can expect for the price. My problem was that the shoe was too little stop my feet. I wrinkle a little inward, what I previously knew only of cheap shoes. Also an insole has not helped. Too bad for me a total loss.