It's not often I take my eyes off my toddler at the playground. But when I spy a cute and comfortable shoe like the Merrell Encore Mary Jane? Well, then just for a moment. I bit my tongue from interviewing the owner on the spot and continued chasing my son. But I tell ya, this sporty shoe looks so much nicer on the foot; I wish I had taken a picture.
Lightweight and breathable, the Merrell Encore MJ is a supportive alternative to a flimsy summer sandal. The adjustable instep strap allows you to loosen and tighten as your foot swells in the heat of the day and the Q-form TM footbed? Oh, don't get me started. I own the Merrell Siren (bear with me if you've heard this before), and have yet to find a more foot-friendly walking shoe for my barking dogs. I'm not sure how they do it, but Merrell has engineered the midsole to align the stride from foot to knee to hips. I always default to my Merrells when going for a long walk.
Have you worn Merrell footwear before? What style do you have? What do you love about them?
Where to buy the Encore MJ:
- Zappos (199 reviews=5 star average): $75, free shipping both ways. Check out the scarlet red for July 4th!
- Altrec: $49.97-75, free shipping.
- Amazon: $50-85, free shipping available.
- FootSmart: $74.95 (this online store is fantastic for those with serious foot issues),
- REI: $75, free shipping with REI store pick-up.
