The brown color is very rich and the shoes are comfortable. I took off one star because my previous ...
582414
I have worn Merrill shoes for years and this pair is one of my favorites. The brown color is very rich and the shoes are comfortable. I took off one star because my previous pair (different style) were a tad small. These are a tad big, but are acceptable.
4225002
Love the color and the style. I had to buy insoles to make them fit better- helped a lot. Very comfortable soft leather that gets better with age. However,it is apparent that the construction of the shoes from Indonesia are not only a little shabbier but also larger and not true to size.
4590724
I initially tried these shoes on in the store, and was truly impressed with the balance of comfort and style -- a beautiful, camel brown, soft to the touch, and surprisingly cozy to my relatively narrow feet and calves. The shaft on most boots in stores these days is too wide for me and bunches comically around my ankles.  These little beauties stayed up and stayed snug.  I think the elastic panel is our savior here -- allowing girls with all different calves to fit the same boot!  I wanted to take them home right then and there, but the store did not have my size in this color, so I used my amazon app to scan the bar code and place a pair of the Brush Brown in my cart.

When they arrived, however, I was certain I'd been shipped the wrong color, or that I'd chosen the wrong color in the first place.  It was rougher to the touch and significantly darker than the one I tried on in the store - more of a rich chocolate than the caramel I was expecting.  I took to the questions option here on amazon and asked if the Dark Brown Fabric was actually lighter than the Brush Brown.  Someone answered with "It's truly more of a camel color" but didn't specify which color name she meant, so I, hopeful, ordered a second pair in Dark Brown Fabric.  Indeed, the Dark Brown is a dark brown.  But so is the Brush Brown.

They ARE different.  But the difference is negligible.  Neither comes close to the camel color that I tried on in the store.  I'm therefore disappointed, as they aren't going to mesh with my existing wardrobe at all.  I'm not sure it will be worth my while to keep them.  The boots are definitely still both comfortable and stylish.  The soft brushed lining makes them warm and cozy, and the elastic panel will accommodate curvier gams or jeans instead of leggings without inviting snow.  However, the offer of different color choices is deceptive -- perhaps it's due to different dye lots?

I'm sharing a few photos here that I hope will help others.  In natural light -- Dark Brown Fabric on the left, Brush Brown on the right.
25824
I really like these shoes, but I'm not a fan of the pink. It's a sort of fleshy color that does not go well with pale skin tones. The navy is beautiful. It's very dark (almost black), but still has the bluish tones that you want from navy and really stands out nicely in the pattern on the side of the heel. I bought them to wear to the office and they are comfortable enough for all day wear, but I'm ready to take them off when I get home.
4828383
I was nearly going to exchange these shoes because the suede had been worn off from the toe area and the leather is almost shiny looking.  Then I looked at the pictures, and if you look closely you will see that the suede is worn down on the toe area - at least on most of the colors.  Since they were so comfortable and they are the perfect olive color that I had been looking for, I decided to keep them.  My feet are on the wide side, and lately I have been ordering wide shoes when available.  These shoes fit perfectly for the slightly wider foot.  If your feet are on the narrow side, I'd skip them.
1843536
The first time I wore them for about 12 hours straight and found them to be very comfortable.  Also, I want to mention that I have purchased other brown shoes and they were not dark brown as stated.  These are dark brown.
3331032
I love the look and these shoes are very comfortable.  The deerskin insoles however like to pop out when removing the shoes from ones feet.  I expect I will need to adapt by adding adhesive to the insole or going thru a very deliberate and careful removal approach.  Excellent quality and craftsmanship otherwise as advertised.
325430
High quality leather, very comfortable shoes. The wooden sole of the shoe could be nicer. It appears that the sole is painted brown and therefore has become rather scratched in appearance. Nonetheless, I've received many compliments on these shoes and am very satisfied with the purchase.
3419449
I bought these for my husband in the brown color.  They are very stylish, modern and they look great with jeans or dress pants.  I am very glad I chose these.  Brown goes with everything!  The shape and design is just what I was looking for.  He looks so handsome in them.  My only complaint is that these shoes run a half size larger than advertised... unless my husband does not really know his correct shoe size.
3550495
I love the style of these shoes. I typically wear 8-8.5 in Clarks, and ordered these in 8C, which fit great.

Because the tongue and laces come up lower on the top of your feet, it is a little harder to get a snug fit. They are comfortable, and because they are leather, promise to get even better. There was plenty of room in the toe box. As someone with borderline wide feet (my width is primarily in the toes), I was glad I got the wide in these, it gave me a little extra ease that made the fit that much better.

My only gripe, which is a significant one, is that they are nothing like the color pictured. For a closer to life example of the color,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Clarks-Women-s-Funny-Dream-Brown-Leather-8-5-M/dp/B011VK57LO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Clarks Women's Funny Dream Brown Leather 8.5 M</a>&nbsp;was the same on my monitor as the photos I took of the shoes. The laces are also darker than pictured, and have a little shine to them, which I liked.

I'll be keeping these, and I'm looking to see what extended wear and use will do to how I feel about them. For now  - great, funky look and comfortable fit.

Update: I wore these for a full day I spent on my feet and they were great. I was wearing thin socks. I had to retie the laces 3 times or so. One caveat - I accidentally splashed water on them and it left a dark stain, which did disappear when it dried, but made me nervous for what would happen if they got more than a splash on them. So that night I treated them with two coats of leather waterproofing spray. I don't know if I would wear them on a rainy day, though.
1925541
The shoes are soft and comfortable. I love the unique style and they are well made. The leather is not very thick, so be careful not to pull them off from the bottom because it might rip.
3576376
This shoe arrived on time and very well packaged. It appeared to be in brand new condition and matched the picture exactly. It is extremely comfortable. However, the brown straps do not pass for leather on close inspection (there is an orange tint to the outer edges that is faint, but noticable). Saddest of all, there is a loud swish/swoosh with every step. I purchased 3 styles from the same brand and this was the most comfortable and the only one that made this loud noise. Most likely will return, simply can not take the noise.
1074560
I love these shoes!  This is my second pair and I'm tempted to buy more.  The only drawback is that the mesh area is over the area of my big toe and after a couple of years I have a hole to mend.  That is where the 2nd pair comes in handy for nicer occasions!  I forgot to say that the "brown" color appears more gray to me.  But I knew that when I ordered them.  If you want a true brown you may be disappointed.

I did buy a 3rd pair of a different color (black with red highlights) to offer variety to my footwear.  I hope this design stays around a long time.  So tempted to stock up!

Arch support is important to me as I have had back & foot issues in the past.  Wearing a shoe that offers firm support, but is comfortable at the same time is absolutely essential to me.
4485990
I really like these Clarks Mary Jane shoes. The patent leather heel, strap, and toe add a delectable 'poshness' to the otherwise business-perfect brown tweed. The pumps, themselves, are true to size and very comfortable to wear. My only complaint is a personal one: the chocolate patent leather parts compliment my skintone so much better than the two-tone brown fabric. Thus, the shoes really don't look all that great on me--at least without tights or stockings. But not every woman will have such a problem, of course. En fin, if you're looking for a heeled shoe with quirky style, you consequently may like these affordable pumps very much.
200988
I ordered these shoes in black and brown.  My normal size is 10.5 D so that's what I ordered.  The fit is very comfortable right out of the box.  I gave both pair a couple of coats of shoe polish and the leather seems to take the polish well.  The sole is synthetic but stitched and frankly that is a plus for me.  I find leather soled shoes slippery on both carpet and granite floors.  They absorb water in the rain.  And they don't wear as well as modern synthetic materials.  I hardly wear my leather soled shoes these days.

As for looks, I think these are sharp looking.  I like the smooth minimalist styling.  The buckles become the focus and the overall shape is sleek without having a ridiculously pointed toe.  The cap toe adds a bit of a formal look.  It's completely subjective but I like something unadorned like this better than a wingtip look.

Color.....The black is well, black and the soles are made to look like leather.  The brown is a dark brown.  Not quite as dark as the photos on Amazon would indicate but very definitely a brown.  Not light brown, not tan, not super dark.  Just a solid brown color.

At this price, I can't really see why people are complaining about quality.  Personally I can't justify spending $400 on what would be essentially a shoe with the same styling from another manufacturer or $190 for the same shoe from Florscheim with a leather sole.  Since I have maybe 10 pairs of shoes in my closet and I rotate them every day, my shoes tend to last me several years.  These monk strap shoes will fit into that rotation just fine while keeping about $600 in my pocket.  I'm betting no one standing 5 feet away will ever tell these aren't the expensive brand.  And if they do, I don't really care.
4893282
I bought two pair of these, one black and one brown. These were the second time I had purchased these shoes, and that was because they are incredibly comfortable. I specified both pairs to be 9.5 W, and they were so marked when they arrived. The problem was; the black pair fit perfectly, but the brown pair were at least a WW. I retained the black and sent back the brown. My returned purchase has been refunded, but I'm convinced there's no way for anyone to know the actual size of these shoes if they are mis-marked.

Nonetheless, the operation of ordering and receiving the shoes was smooth and easy, so I'm re-ordering these in brown all over again.
5 stars for the black shoes, 2 for the brown. A real pain in the tush.
1409610
I was not sure if these shoes would be actually good only looking at the picture on the computer screen. But because it's quite a discount (about 70% less), I ordered a brown pair anyway. And what a surprise ! These are very good looking and comfortable shoes ! On Friday I wore these shoes in the office, and I got lots of compliments. I went back to Amazon to order a black pair, but the price went up double now. I will wait until it goes down again.