Woman's All Out Blaze Aero Sport

Have had the "Vapor" color since 2019, its now 2024. These are the BEST SHOES I've ever had in my life and i hate wearing shoes, i would rather be in flipflops all day but going out and doing any kind of hike or long term walking(or just everyday wear really) these protect your feet, have great grip, lightweight, fast drying, breathable, fit like a glove for me and have the right amount of cushion. They are my absolute all time favorite. You can go ANYWHERE and do ANYTHING in these bad boys. I have travelled to Belize & Costa Rica and these shoes are beat to all heck but there is still no rips or damage, they are just dirty & look beat up. These babies even took me through a cave tour submerged in waist deep/neck deep water for SIX hours and after coming out of the cave? They felt dry enough within 30 min-1 hour. Even with soaking wet shoes i got no blisters or rubbing. Second part. Obviously loving these shoes so much i wanted to get another pair. I got "black/adventurine" color and wore them every day outside at work all summer long. June-sept 2024. When first trying them on they felt kinda stiff, especially the back heel. I thought they would "break in" but still they feel a bit stiff whereas my original pair were flexible from the start. Now the BIG ISSUE. After wearing the new pair for a couple of hours my pinky toe would start to ache/hurt/rub. I just dealt with it all summer and it was too late to return them. So i do not know if the shoe is defective, was a bad cut, or possibly some kind of knockoff? I got both pairs from this same listing & same size. Going to order a different color and hope the next ones will be just as good as the original.

UPDATE: Wanted Khaki as second pair and SO HAPPY that the color received was consistent with the small thumbnail image. The larger image had black (which was OK, but not exactly what I wanted). Posting picture to see what was received when ordering Khaki. These too are excellent…right out of the box. I’ve been looking to replace an older pair of Merrill shoes with Vibram soles and finally found it. Lightweight, great room in the toe area and super comfortable. They are advertised as water shoes but great for daily walking use. Great support and stability. Color is great (black with light aqua trim). The laces could be a little longer (I like to double tie my laces to avoid tripping on an untied shoe) but after wearing them for a few days, they haven’t come untied at all as the laces have decent grip and hold. Ordered another pair in a different color. Highly recommend.

I got these for some outdoor travel activities including waterfall rappelling, and they were PERFECT. They offer the comfort, protection, and structure of a hiking sneaker while still allowing for water flow through the mesh. They don't exactly dry super quickly (I was in humid Iguazu Falls and it took a couple of days of leaving them out), but I was much more comfortable than some other people in my group who were wearing normal sneakers that got soaked and squishy. I wear between a 7.5 and 8 and ordered these in an 8, and they fit perfectly out of the box - didn't even really need any breaking in, they're just comfortable. Also, the parachute purple color is great looking and looks the same as the photos - moreso the first photo on Amazon that's more vibrant than the second. I'll echo what others have said about the almost absurdly short laces - I was able to tie a double knotted bow, but barely. I might end up buying separate laces, but at the moment they're fine... just way shorter than a typical sneaker. I'm going to ATM Cave in Belize in a few months, which involves a lot of walking through deep water, and I think these will be perfect for that - look forward to trying them out there! (I will edit this review if my thoughts change after that.) Just remember that they're mesh with no lining! I also wore them hang gliding in Rio, and when we landed on the beach they immediately filled with sand haha. Great for water activities for sure, but they're very porous!

I’ve only given a 4 star so far because I just got them yesterday. I did wear them all day yesterday and so far I’m impressed. Very comfortable and lightweight. I only wore them out for daily activities, no hiking yet. My feet get cold and they were perfect during the 50 degree weather during the day, but when it cooled down to the 30’s my feet got cold in them. They are not really for cold weather (which I knew). I bought my normal size and they fit well. I can wear thin socks with them. I’ll provide an update in a month or so after I’ve gotten more use out of them. Oh and I got the blue - love the color of them.

I earn my keep by being in the outdoors most of the time, and I "hike" rivers like other people hike mountains - not on the banks, but by going straight up the middle. This means that my shoes are in the water for hours/miles at a time, and are subjected to a constant barrage of mud, rocks, sticks, and other debris. In the month of July, I literally destroyed three new pairs of what one would call the classic "water shoes" - the little slip-on things with mesh uppers and rubber soles. This is not new - I have gone through countless pairs. I was logged in on Amazon, doing a search for yet another pair this week when this pair of Merrell's popped up in the suggestions. I just about fell out of the chair when I saw the price, but after a quick calculation, I realized I was spending at least this much in disposable water shoes over the course of every summer, so I gave it some serious consideration. My feet are fairly wide, and as a result, I normally shy away from women's shoes and buy boys instead. However, I noticed that one of the other reviewers mentioned that these had a pretty wide toe box, so I decided to take the chance and order them. My UPS guy delivered them as I was loading my kayak on the truck yesterday evening - couldn't have been better timing - I was headed up river a few miles, taking the kayak along to tow my stuff, and I was prepared to go barefoot, which works, but sometimes results in a bruise or two. I pulled them out of the box and was impressed with the design - sturdy, but lightweight. I then put them on and was equally impressed wit the arch support (I have high arches - it felt really nice). Then I walked across the floor, and much to my delight, I could feel the air moving through the mesh, cooling my feet. So far so good - it was time to head to the river. Upon entering the water, the shoes (of course) immediately filled with water, but very little sand/gravel. As I made my way up river, I was amazed - a lot of the rocks are slick with moss and sediment, but I didn't slip. And not a single "OUCH!" as I made my way through fast water where I couldn't see the bottom - normally this means coming down hard on a rock at least once, and although I'm sure I did, I never felt the first twinge of discomfort. Slogging through sandy areas resulted in a small amount of sediment in the shoes, but not enough to be uncomfortable. Upon my return back down river, I took the shoes off to rinse them out. That was easy - they didn't capture and hold on to sand/gravel like the other ones did that I had been wearing. I also noticed that they float - an added bonus should one get away from me. I inspected them carefully for signs of destruction - normally after only one trip, the cheaper ones will show cracking on the bottom and at least a few tears/loose threads. Nothing was wrong with these - nada. I put them back on and climbed the muddy hill to the truck - they had great traction there, as well. All in all, I am EXTREMELY pleased with this purchase. The shoes not only perform exactly as I needed them to in the water, but they are actually REALLY comfortable. We still have a fair amount of summer left here in Virginia, and I will be putting them through their paces for quite a while longer. I will update my review toward the end of the season. I paid full price for these shoes and did NOT get them at reduced cost or for free in return for a review. :)

I ordered 2 of theses (one for my daughter and one for myself) and ordered the half size up from the measurements provided. The measurements provided for sizing was iffy (mine were a perfect fit while we had to send my daughter's back and get a size up from what the measurements suggested even though we measured several times). I measured 24 cm and ordered a 7.5 while my daughter has 24.5 cm, the 8 had to be returned but the 9 fits her. We ordered the men's version as well for my husband and the fit was perfect so I'm not sure if it's that she is still a child with growing feet or what (she has outgrown my feet and is not even in high school yet!). Either way the return was easy and quick and her new size came in a few days later. We've worn these shoes on a few local hiking trips and have had no problems (two weekends for my husband and me and one weekend for my daughter)! Walking through creeks, hilly terrain, fields, etc. and they have held up and been rather comfortable (no blisters or achy feet, shins, calves, etc.). Have not noticed a smell with wet hikes and though they take a little time to dry it's not a problem (just put them back on for the next water hike). Fit fine with or without socks depending on what you are doing but without socks we noticed our feet started to sweat after a few minutes of hiking but that just makes the creeks and springs that much more refreshing once we find them (again, still no funky smell). Worth the money for all the hikes we do and can't wait to use them for our Black Hills camping trip this summer! The only thing I have to get used to is the arch. My husband and daughter don't notice it at all but due to a pinch nerve on one foot I tend to walk on the insides of my feet. Walking on concrete, in stores, etc. do cause my arch to feel bruised in these but walking through mother nature and I hardly notice it. These do cause my nerve to flare up when driving but most (if not all) shoes do unfortunately so I tend to have to unlace the top hole or two to prevent that issue (release pressure from the nerve?) or take off the shoe while driving (right foot so of course I need to use it to drive). Great shoe and will buy again when needed!

I usually purchase and wear Merrell Moab Vent either the mid or low hiking shoes/boots. I love those for hiking around Southern Utah as it's extremely rocky here and they have a solid sole and are sturdy. However, I needed something to use at my job since I have to walk around campus a lot and it's well over 100 degrees during the summer months so they needed to be more lightweight then the Merrell Moab shoes. The All Out Blaze by Merrell are my new favorite shoe. They are lightweight and have plenty of breathability to keep me cooler. I would compare them to a minimalist shoe; I've worn Inov-8 shoes for the gym and Merrell's All Out Blaze would be a similar (although the sole is slightly thicker). I will say the arch support isn't as prevalent compared to the Moab. I do have wider feet and didn't have an issue with the All Out Blaze; they fit like a sock. I usually wear a size 6 in Merrell's and wore the same size for this shoe. I wear socks with mine, but I would guess you could go sockless. I've worn them all day for two days and I plan to puchase more just to store away in case Merrell discontinues these shoes or changes the style. My biggest frustration is finding a shoe I love and the manufacturer changes the style. If you're looking for something more minimal yet the comfort you expect from Merrell, you should try the All Out Blaze. Depending on the terrain, these would be good for a short hike or walk. I would wear them for shorter hikes, but anything long (given the rockiness of my area), I would use my Moab's. I haven't tried them in the water, but I think they'd dry pretty quickly given the breathablility of the shoe. I love this shoe so I just had to share my thoughts in hopes of others finding a new favorite by Merrell.

A beautiful shoe super awesome grip on the bottom unfortunately there is not a cushion foot bed inside therefore the mesh rubs against your toes sides if your foot, as you can see in my photo- the bottom support that they have in the shoe doesn’t cover the full foot bed. I can’t believe for this price that they couldn’t just do that. Love the style the color, but it’s too bad. I have to return this for this simple reason.

Great fit and the usual Merrell great quality

Normalmente non acquisto calzature su internet perché ho problemi ai piedi ma ho voluto rischiare e si è rivelato un ottimo acquisto!! Sono comodissime leggere ma robuste. Adatte per la stagione estiva ma un ottimo prodotto. Ho dovuto prendere mezzo numero in più io porto il 37 e mezzo ho preso il 38. Sono perfette!! Ottimo servizio di spedizione sono arrivate in 2 gg.

Son zapatillas muy cómodas y fresquitas. Ideales para los meses de calor. La suela es espectacularmente cómoda, como siempre con vibram. Cumplen a la perfección y se adaptan perfecto. Ademas son muy bonitas.

I have a pair of these in dark grey that I purchased in 2019. They were my absolute hands down favourite pair of shoes because they were so comfortable on my bunion because the toe box on these doesn't push your big toe over. I finally retired them in 2024 reluctantly because I had completely worn through the rubber sole. Imagine my surprise when I see them on an amazon ad a few weeks ago!! Wasn't sure how I'd feel about the purple, but it was the only colour in my size at a price I was willing to pay, so I was willing to give them a shot :) I followed everyone's advice and went up half a size from my last pair and they fit perfect! My old pair was a 7.5. I'm normally a size 38 and the the 8's on these were listed as 38.5 so it seemed reasonable to move up the half american size and it worked out very well, in spite of amazon trying multiple times to convince me to buy an 8.5 instead. I would buy other colours in a heart beat if they were in my size and the pricing wasn't over inflated (like $200 for black?! na uh, not happening).

Zufällig habe ich die merrell vor vielen Jahren entdeckt, als ich Wanderschuhe kaufen wollte. Statt salomon sind es merrell geworden, da diese nicht so schmal geschnitten sind und perfekt passten. Diese gehen so langsam kaputt. Ich hatte diese Schuhe auch fast täglich an, bei jedem Wetter.. Deshalb entschied ich mich wieder für merrell Schuhe. Allerdings habe ich ausversehen diese gekauft, nicht wie meine ersten merrell, Wanderschuhe, die Regen und Schnee abhalten. Da sie mir aber so super gepasst haben u sie kaum zu spüren sind, habe ich die begeistert behalten! Es sind sommerliche (einfach nicht für den Winter geeignet) Laufschuhe, passen gut an Plattfüße bzw. Breitere Füße (die sich in salomon Schuhen nicht "entfalten" können) und sind zur täglichen Nutzung perfekt geeignet! Sie sind leicht, die Luft kann an den seitlichen "Mesheinsätzen" gut zirkulieren u belüftet so den Fuß.. Ich finde sie ein Traum. Habe Größe 38, so auch bestellt. Toll, dass es merrell gibt.