Merrell Women's Outmost Ventilator

I find these shoes really comfortable, lightweight, and cool. I use them for hiking in good weather.

I struggle to find shoes to fit my feet. I often find shoes are not wide enough across the ball of the foot, leading to sharp stabbing pains and numbness. I also dislike heavy and hot shoes. These shoes fit my feet really well and the laces customise the fit well so I don't get any pinching or numbness. They didn't seem to need any breaking in for me and I have never had any chaffing.

The only downside for me is the lack of water-proofing, which I know is a tradeoff with the coolness which I do appreciate. They grip very well on dry ground and they still look good after a summer of hard work in the field. I do use them on paved surfaces as well, but even so they haven't held up particularly well, which is why I have taken off half a star. I am thinking of buying the waterproof boot version for winter.