Humboldt, After wearing these
Humboldt, After wearing these for a few days... the toe-spring is noticeable but none of the options out there are without this. The wide toebox seems to make it less noticeable IMO and I feel like I have a bit of wiggle room. I never had an opportunity to try the Dharmas, but I would like to. There is just nowhere to try them on. I hate ordering shoes online sight unseen.
Nyah, Yes some of the heel rise can be eliminated by removing the insole. I tried the shoe without the insole and it rubbed my ankle bone. A flat replacement may be just enough to make the shoe not rub my ankle bone. It wasn't rubbing that much... but it did touch my ankle bone. Also, I like the shoe compared to the other options out there... not to be confused with praising the shoe as an excellent design; which I am not. This shoe has many flaws IMO, but my main requirement is a wide toe box and a somewhat thin sole. I only have to wear them for 8 hours/5 days per week.
As far as people praising the Merrells... I didn't like them. I know they aren't street shoes, which is where I was running in them. :/ They need to widen the toebox, lose the toe spring, shorted the back (achilles area)... for starters.
Chris, I am going to look those up. Although, I guess I am sticking with the Loulu's for now. They ought to last forever since I am only wearing them to work. As soon as I hit the front seat of the car... they come off. That's how I roll. LOL
BTW, my son likes the Merrells. His feet are already squished so he has no complaints.
There will never be a shoe that I like 100% of the time. Damn you barefooters sucking me in!!! I told myself I wouldn't hate shoes... but now I do.
I like to think I am better for it though. LOL