Love these shoes almost as much as my Barefoot Life loafers and my Barefoot running shoes. I am a surgery resident and use these as my work shoes - they have held up to 2 years of running all over the hospital, in and out of the OR, and have withstood all sorts of abuse. The essentially-waterproof upper and non-slip soles are key in the OR, I don't have to worry about whatever might spill on or around my feet. Over the many hours I spend in these each week, they are more comfortable than any other healthcare-marketed shoes I've tried. I've started to see them more frequently on other feet around the hospital. My ideal shoe would combine a waterproof/water-resistant leather upper like these with a non-slip version of your barefoot, 0mm drop, soles. These could be a big hit with healthcare providers!
Details
An update to our Encore Groove, the full grain leather Gust helps you stay in yours all day. Ease into flexible Strobel construction with impact-absorbing Air Cushion that feels comfortable at multiple speeds, with a removable EVA footbed for airing out after a long day. A sticky Encore sole keeps you grounded.
UPPER/LINING
• Strobel Construction offers flexibility and comfort
• Full grain leather upper
• Removable EVA footbed
• Lining treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution resists odor
MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE
• Molded nylon arch shank
• Compression Molded EVA Footframe provides cushioning
• Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
• Merrell Encore 2 Sole/Sticky Rubber
• Weight: 1 lb. 6 ozs.
- By surg
- 5/3/2013
Merrell's Reply:
We are so happy to know you put these Encore Gust at the top of your list for great shoes to wear in the hospital since you are on your feet for many hours at a time. Thank you for the excellent review and feedback on how these have performed. Our design team is going to hear about your request for the perfect shoe.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Hospital environment
- Men's Encore
- By Bill
- 5/1/2013
My 1 st pr of Merrels.Perfect fit & great support.Relieves my sciatica.I really like the rich brown color,too.
Merrell's Reply:
Welcome to Merrell! We are so glad your first pair is fitting great and offering the support you need. Thank you for your great review.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
- Best Shoes I ever owned!!!
- By JPM
- 4/9/2013
They fit great,feel great and last a very long time, had them for 2+ years and still going,wear them everyday and with just about anything.Waiting to order a new pair, they are out of stock right now,hope they come in soon!!!!!!!!!!!
Merrell's Reply:
Still going strong after two years is what we love to hear. Take a look at our insoles if the shoes are still in good shape, this way you can bring the comfort back to life. Thank you for the great review.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
- Very Comfortable!
- By Rural Living
- 4/6/2013
I bought this pair of shoes because I gave a similar pair to my wife a few years ago and she loves them. So based on her experience with the women's version of these, I decided to order them. I wanted a slip on that was comfortable yet provided adequate support as I stand a lot when I'm teaching. At first the right one felt a bit too small, I ordered size 9 which is what i normally wear in other Merrells, but after about one week-10 days, the stretched a bit and now fit perfectly! They are very comfortable even after standing for long periods and are so easy to put on and take off. I am very happy so far and understand first hand why my wife likes hers so much. I plan to but another pair of these whenever these need to be replaced which I hope is still several years away.
Merrell's Reply:
We are so happy these are able to give you the support and comfort your feet need since you are on them for most of the day. Thank you for the feedback on breaking them in and after a few wears they are fitting perfect. We appreciate your outstanding review.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Both at work (teaching) and for everything else.
- By filiusj
- 4/2/2013
Very comfortable shoes. I love being able to slip the shoes on and off. Well worth the money. I bought a black and brown pair so I am set.
Merrell's Reply:
Since you have them in both colors you can wear them with everything! Thank you for the feedback and recommendation that they are great shoe for the money.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Daily basis.
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