This is my second pair and they're great. The soles are Vibram and excellent in the ...
347159
This is my second pair and they're great.  The soles are Vibram and excellent in the snow.  For me, the only problem is the high arch support.  I replace the insole with something like a Dr. Scholl's.
2891835
These shoes are excellent for walking, which I do a lot of.  I wish the soles lasted longer, but I am expecting to replace them after about nine months of nearly daily use.  The streets where I live tend to be very hard on shoes due to the choice of rocks in the paving.  I switched to Merrell shoes to get better longevity and indeed they are much better than, for example, Nunn Bush All Terrain shoes in this environment. Those shoes only lasted three months with similar use.  The lace-up Merrell Moab shoes all seem to require some breaking in, but this only takes a couple of weeks usually.  After that they are extremely comfortable throughout their life.  Uppers hold up very well, but the soles ultimately do wear out. I am buying this style again.
Newly ordered shoes arrived on schedule.  Fit is again excellent and this set of shoes doesn't seem to have break in issues.  5 miles of walking in them today for first outing and zero problems.  Nice!
Now at over 15 miles of walking and fit/support are excellent. Very pleased.
3602420
The first pair are going strong after six years. I wear them all the time in the 9 months of the year it is warm in this area. The ridges support my foot nicely.  The only downside is when you get them wet, the ridged side against the bottom of my foot gets very slippery. I have purchased several pairs of sandals, but always come back to these.
1026246
I purchased these boots at very low price. I should have bought two pairs when I had bought them. I paid about $65 for these, how? I don't know, I bought them at my local PX on base, maybe that's why, and they were on sale. These boots are extremly comfrotable, more comfortable than slippers. The shank flexes and abosrbs shock, the soul is soft and makes for a cusioned walk and they have a good arch support. These are great all around versatile boots. They are good for wearing while out on the town, but they are also light and flexible enough to run from the cops or bad guys or scale a brick wall if you needed too. For those reasons I wear them all time. Unfotunately the sole on these boots wears out really fast under normal wear. Within a year the sole was worn down and the boots were no longer comfortable and they began to hurt my feet. But don't worry. Yes the Sole wears down quick, for that reason be warned that these boots are not worth the reatil price. Which is why I didn't purchase them again after the sole wore down. Instead I took them to a shoe cobbler; he put a Vibram sole on them for 60 bucks. The Vibram sole will last much longer but since the Vibram sole is not as soft as the orignal sole the boots came with it changes the feel of the boot. In any case I will be getting more use out the boots.
670569
So far, these have been through a lot, and have had no problem holding up to the challenge. I have a pair of Vibram brand boots that I bought at a military pawn shop. Those are higher around the ankles and surprisingly lighter, but I like the high sole on these and they're equally as tough, if not more. My military pair are not water-resistant. While I don't remember bringing these intentionally through water, I do remember never having to change socks and shoes for being soaked.
857348
I like these Avia walkers very mush.  I walk four miles each morning and for years have worn New Balance 577's.  But my most recent New Balance 577's have a change in their inner soles.  They bunch up into a hard knot under the ball of the foot after a while and become quite painful.  So, I ordered a pair of these Avia A34DM's about a month ago to test and so far they are doing a great job.  So great that this is my second order.  And for what it's worth, they cost a lot less than the New Balance.  My only regret is that New Balance is US made.  I have no idea where Avia's are made.
4670954
This is my 2nd pair of these and I love them. My first pair lasted about 6 months but I am constantly on my feet for work and I do alot of standing.  I work in retail and had worked in large box stores that required alot of walking, standing, getting dirty and subjected to working in different weather types or weather, needless to say they are durable!  These shoes are super comfortable with good support.  They also fit my special support insoles for my plantar faciatis.  My feet felt alot better after wearing these.
2006987
These are so light weight and comfortable to wear. They are very durable and the vibram soles are slow to show any wear and provide excellent traction in various terrains.
1916219
I've been a "barefoot runner" for over a year. I got these based on the sole being made by Vibram. The shoe is incredibly comfortable with good arch support. Great for hiking with lots of grip. In addition, I have to be on roofs frequently and they have lots of traction. Stylish, comfortable and useful. Excellent combination.
1943054
This was my second pair of Vionic (First pair was the Adeline Mule and was very happy with it). Despite the thin sole of the Mile, it was the first time I had some relief from plantar's fasciitis in a while. I wear a women's 11 and these don't leave room in the toe for a true athletic shoe, but are good for walking around stores, etc. I got the men's Ngage (men's size 11 b/c they run short) and am happy, but still wish their was a thicker sole to them. I also got the Splended Midi Perf slip-on and really like them!
2292858
Quality materials. The leather is thick and strong. The Vibram soles are the best for rocky ground. The fit is great. The price is absolutely exceptional for the quality.
3521974
These shoes are excellent for: hiking, trail walking, every day errands, work, leisure, dashing to the car in the rain, snow, and mud. I really like the large toe box. The shoes are comfortable and not too wide. They tend to run a half size small in my experience. I have three pair of Keen sandals, as well as, the variety of Targhees that I've owned. I tend to buy a new pair about every 18 months and then demote the current pair to yard work and "poo-patrol" when picking up after my Yorkies. I love the fact that these are water repelant to water proof. Be sure to read the specs as Keen offers shoes in both models. My preference is the low cut shoe over the ankle height. Just feels better for me. I have experienced ZERO break-in time for this brand of shoe. The color selections are muted and very similar to each other. Get over it...I have yet to see Keen offer a bright blue or red Targhee. (Although that'd be cool. I'm totally all about blue.) The soles of the shoes take a long time to wear as they are made of Vibram. Great stuff. The foot bed is removeable and there is plenty of room for orthodics if you wear them. I have worn out the foot beds and just replaced them with after market variety. The laces are really long so you may either have to cut them down or double-bow tie them. Just something I've noticed over the years. Unless your mom is a totally hip kind of woman, she may not like the look of these shoes, as the toe bumper is quite prominent. My mom thinks these are hideous. Well, if she'd only try a pair and not look at her feet, I think she'd be hooked on the great comfort, weather resilientancy, and did I mention comfort? Give Keens a try. I hope you like them. I sure do.
1920366
I have been wearing a pair of Merrell Jungle Gloves almost every day for 9 months.  I absolutely love them and I just bought a second pair to hoard in case they are discontinued.

First, be warned that these are a "barefoot style" shoe.  They have subtle foot support with a shaped EVA foam midsole and a 0mm drop between toe and heel.  They offer a little more cushion and protection than something like a Vibram Fivefinge or a minimal ballet flat, but not the kind of support you would get from a shaped, cushioned sneaker or heeled flat.  I run in minimalist shoes and wanted to transition my everyday shoes to minimalist shoes as well.  The blend of minimalism and comfort in the Jungle Glove is exactly what I personally wanted and I am beyond satisfied.

They are extremely light in weight, but quite durable.  I am finally starting to wear through the rubber in the soles (they outlasted my last few pairs by about 3 months).

The suede outer is pretty high quality; I have waded through many deep puddles and even walked in light snow without having it soak through into my feet.  One ding is that my dark wash blue jeans did rub off and mysteriously dye the Dove-colored uppers blue-ish.

They are super easy to slip on and they stay on my feet effortlessly.  I have worn them barefoot and they are still comfy, but the suede ones don't breathe tremendously well, so I prefer to wear them with socks.  Merrell's last is a great fit for me; but I have slightly wide feet and I like a lot of space in the toe box, so your mileage may vary.  I typically wear a Euro 39-40, and I wear a Euro 40 in these shoes.

If you are looking for a comfortable and fashionable but not flashy minimalist-style shoe, definitely give these a try!  I plan to keep buying these until Merrell puts them in the grave.
2368708
I have had these for almost a year now and absolutely love them! They fit great and are super comfortable. I've worn these at least 100 times this past year which is a lot for me considering I have a lot of shoes.

Now there are a few things I want to point out.

First off, the soles are crepe soles which look awesome but they will get dirty very easily which doesn't bother me too much. Also they have virtually no grip or traction so never wear them in damp weather or else you will fall and hurt yourself.

Also, they are not the least bit waterproof so when wearing them in wet weather they will develop salt stains and the moisture will also leak into your socks. No fun. Not the end of the world though, so I was able to get over it.

The shoelaces as well will not last very long, because the ones they come with are pretty weak. You will just have to replace them with better laces after a month or so.

Lastly, the crepe soles take a pretty good beating. I was going to just go and buy another pair because I really do love them, but rather I took them to a cobbler. The cobbler replaced the crepe soles with leather soles and a nice hardwood composite heel. They look totally awesome. They now look like a $300 pair of boots.

Awesome pair of shoes and if you have the urge to replace the soles it's totally worth it!
3532751
I absolutely love, love, love these shoes.  When I get home from work they are on my feet until I go to bed.  They offer support to the sides and bottom of your feet. They are great in and outdoors, running to the store, errands, etc.  This is my second pair and I wore the others until the sole was worn very thin, and I had a hole in the toe.  I had difficulty finding a replacement pair and of course Amazon came to my rescue.  My old pair was close to 8 years old.  Remember, everyday, several hours of wear!  Buy them!
2047968
I have a very wide foot and these fit great right out of the box. They are also well made and the vibram sole is a huge plus.
1482343
This is my second pair and I love them. I wear them for at least 10 hours a day and I walk and stand for most of that time. I will continue to wear this model shoe for years to come