MerrellMen's Jungle Moc Leather Comp Toe Work Shoe Construction

Comfortable, durable, everything I need in a work shoe. Not as sturdy and protective as a proper boot, but that comes with the territory when we decide to trade a boot for a shoe. I'll absolutely be buying another pair when these finally wear out.

Situation: Hands-On Engineer who walks 7-10,000 steps a day, combined with much desk work. Not a Tradesman. I much prefer the insanely comfy support of Salomon shoes when walking extensively, but Jungle Mocs are great for mixed walking/sitting. When your feet swell you don't need to kick them off.Pros:- Typical dependable, Jungle Moc comfort. Enough support for "just walking", but not enough support for climbing nor mixed terrain (outdoor non-paved). So don't expect a boot-fit.- VERY sturdy without being stiff. Composite Toe is strong and roomy-enough. Footbed is typical Jungle Moc "10-quality" cradling support.- These are a full step-up in firm support vs. standard Jungle Mocs. So they are well-qualified for industrial work, on paved surfaces.- Some people ridicule Jungle Mocs as "Dad Shoes", but I think they look sporty with jeans that don't drag on the shoe tops.- The soles are unique to Merrel's work shoes. According to other reviewers, the dots running down the center are likened to "Octopus Suction Cups" in that they enhance grip on smooth flooring. Not "sticky"; just better grip than smooth floors.Minor ConOne of my shoes quickly burned a 1/8" blister hole into the inboard (arch) side of one of my ankles, right behind the elastic gusset. But a) My feet pronate, so duh, and b) I put a small bandage on the spot until the shoe breaks in, so it's all good. You might want to pay attention to friction points until break-in is complete. These are sturdy shoes, after all.Highly Recommended

These shoes are fantastic. Solid build, great fit, great support. Now comes the one very large issue with this shoes, the rounded heels. I’ve had these shoes for a little over a month and rolled my ankle 3 times, which makes it pretty hard for your ankle to heel from a serious high sprain. The problem is you don’t just tweak your ankle, the rounded heel makes sure you easily twist the hell out of your ankle as it offers no resistance. Just a big ol’ wheel of pain. So for any who need to be a little more light on their feet or have to move at faster speed you may want to put some serious thought into buying these. I will be contacting Merrell to return them.

This is like my fifth pair of these. I wear the new ones to the office and move the current one to the farm outdoor work. They hold up well and have great soil support. The hard toe is nice to have around the farm machinery and horses. I really like the roomy toe space of these shoes.

Bought a pair of construction toe shoes in my regular size. They kept slipping off my feet. Too big. Returned first pair, bought a second pair that are one half size smaller. The second pair fits perfect. My new favorite shoes by Merrell. Wish I knew about construction grade shoes sooner.

These seem to be a little on the roomy side and are rather comfortable all day. Pretty hard on socks though, and the sole is wearing faster than I'd like. Good option but not ideal for my needs.Update 12/6/32:Shoe is not ideal for warehouse environments. I cover a lot of ground on foot and these simply fell apart. Sole wore completely down in less than 6 months, insides and top were in tatters. I love Merrel for casual shoes, but industrial or warehouse environments are not advised. If you primarily reside in the office with occasional trips to the floor, run a machine, or pilot a forklift and need safety toes this may be more your speed. If you're on your feet and moving all day, I'd strongly advise a different option.

A nice shoe and fit well.

I have been wearing these things 5 days a week for over 6 months and love them. Very comfortable to stand in all day long. I will definitely get a second pair with my boot allowance this next year.