Odd seam hurt my toe.
348688
These had a weird seam that irritated my foot.  I have other Tom's in the same size that are perfect.  Unfortunately I missed the return window.
498794
I have bought a lot of pairs of Doc Martens over the years, but I've never had a pair that was this difficult to break in. I don't know if its because I usually buy the 1460's but I still can barely wear these. I know that the first 5 or 6 times you wear a new pair of combat boots that you should expect to be in some pain, but I've used all my usual tricks...including wearing thick or damp socks...and nothing has helped with these. For some reason the seam across the toe box of these boots seems to be almost impossible to stretch and I'm kind of confused by that. The rest of the boot fits fine and seems to have broken in (including the back piece which is always tough) but the tightness in the toe remains unchanged.

Its really a shame because I love the look of this style much more than all my other Docs. They have a semi-matte finish and the leather is textured which is very cool.
694109
I had to use a leather stretcher to stretch out the toe, it was just a little tight, eniugh to make it uncomfortable
3079591
After wearing these for about one month - really hoping they would work out for daily fitness walks - am having to give up on this.  The left shoe has just enough extra seams near my small toe, that it is making it impossible to wear them any longer for my walks.  This shoe has just enough extra seams there, that my smallest toe is being jammed in behind the next toe.  This has become too painful to endure any longer and it is not improving, it is getting worse.  This is odd because the shoes are plenty wide and almost seem extra wide, as noted in other reviews.  However, it seems there are at least two different seams coming together in the same spot, and it is wrecking my toes.  I will try to wear these as my "beater" sneakers - to just wear them to mow the lawn, etc...  But I'm annoyed that I'm back in here shopping for another pair of sneakers after paying what I did and only getting one month of wear out of these.  Bummer.
294472
I was excited to get these, as my last pair of barefoot shoes was getting pretty beat up.  I like Merrell in general and also the fact that these didn't have the color scheme of my 6th grade trapper keeper.  If you are too young to know what that is, get off my lawn.

Unfortunately, the area where the tongue is stitched into the upper is a very rough seam, so much so that it actually scratched my foot on the first two uses.  I've since started using socks since I can't very well return shoes I've used outside twice.  Tried again to go barefoot today and it seems a little better but you can still definitely feel the seam in an irritating itchy way.  My previous shoes of another make had no such problem.

Maybe I got a bum pair, given that others rate these highly.
616457
I need a wide in this shoe.  I bought them because they were adjustable across the toe, I was ablbe to adjust them to fit my feet, however, the stitching around the edge of the insole is not comfortable. My big toe sits on the stiching, and will probably give me a callus.  (I tend to have sensitive feet, and can feel everything I walk on.) Love the look, but will be returning them.
1791212
The toe is too tight. I can't wear them comfortably without seamless socks.
448775
Fit well on my wide feet, but they rubbed the top of my little toe and hurt after a while, and the seam at the heel really pushed into my achilles tendon in a way that was very uncomfortable. They had nice padding on the bottom and were made of soft material. Probably for someone with a different foot shape they'd work very nicely - you really just have to try shoes one and see if they work for you. These are definitely well made, attractive shoes. Just not for my foot.
4594363
I am just writing quickly to complain about a very odd problem that I have with the shoes: the right shoe's toe area is soft and indents and sags over my toes, while the left shoe's toe is firm and round, as would be expected. I have never had this kind of problem with a pair of shoes. It must be some kind of factory defect. Unfortunately, I did not notice the problem till after I had already worn the shoes outside and recycled the box, so I have to live with it.

On another note, the shoes are a bit long in the toe. You might consider purchasing a half size smaller if your size situation is close.

Other than the above issues, the shoes are pretty nice--lightweight, flexible sole, comfortable, and nice enough leather--hence the two stars instead of one.
3852712
The toe divider on the strap is really thick and hurts pretty quick. I put these on at home and found them too uncomfortable for regular wear. Glad these wear inexpensive. Kind of wish I could return this pair. These would be good for just the right foot. I've worn flip flops a lot for many years and have had to get used this same thing before. Only this is just not going to conform and I'm not sure I can get used to how these fit.
4912421
I wore these for my wedding. Within the first, hour I noticed i could feel my shoe. My big toe poked through the socks. My toe nails are cut,  normal feet so not sure why.
2153654
Even though they fit properly, there is a seam just over my big toe that rubs my foot causing at sore and making it impossible to wear them. I would like to return them and order a different style. I that a possibility since I have worn them a couple of times?
1322042
I'll keep but I have arthritis of my large toe joints and need more room for hammer toe issues. This cuts right into the big toe joint, ouch. I will try to stretch, but my foot is narrow with a low arch otherwise, so it may not resolve my issues.
449673
The seam of the hat was right in the middle of my forehead and hurts to wear. By the time I had tried to wear it it was too late to return.
1680415
I have many pairs of these shoes, but this new pair pinched my heel. I found that it has a hard part -- perhaps from glue or something. Might need cushion pads if I want to wear them.
1129558
The socks are good except for the toes. There was a seam in the toe area that made if feel like something was stuffed in a shoe in front of the toes even when I was not wearing shoes. I could not wait to take them off. I went back to another brand of compression socks.
761877
Would be an excellent pair of boots but the stitching in the right boot on the inside of the toe box above the big toe & joints is so prominent that it gouges my foot making it extremely uncomfortable. Since I've walked many miles in these with the seam becoming more prominent with each hike, I can't return them so I guess I am going to have to stand in water to soak this boot up - then let it dry while on. Hopefully that will make things conform around my foot a little better