This will be my second pair of Merrell, these sturdy shoes: my first pair having last several years (this is the bottom of my soles starting to be a bit worn.) Very pleased with these new shoes that are still and always as comfortable. But you also know that we must take one size bigger because they really small shoes (as they say) The shape of this model is somewhat narrower (the end) than the first pair but that does not bother me more than that. These shoes as soon as the feet are on the very comfortable right away. Really perfect for the ride.