text: I have been a Merrell customer for many years. Their sneakers, boots and sandals have always fit well and have been very comfortable. However, these are the second pair of Merrell sandals I am returning this year. The fit of this sandal seems to be a half size larger and wider but the worst of it is that these are not the Merrell quality I am used to. The straps are leather but are lined with a cheap nylon and the foot bed is made of a hard, stiff plastic which I'm sure will be uncomfortable and make my feet hot, not at all like the flexible, absorbent material they have used in the past.  I returned the previous pair also because of inferior quality, but I wanted to give them another chance. I am very disappointed that I can no longer buy Merrells with confidence. They have lost a loyal customer.