text: I love Merrell's. i've had two previous pairs of a similar design (zipper front), and wore both to extinction. So I bought this pair to replace those two. These are nice - fit well, comfortable and I can walk in them for a long time. The challenge is in the zipper. Pulling it up when they're off is pretty easy, but pulling it up when they're on is a struggle.<br /><br />My previous Merrell's lost the zipper pull on one shoe (both pairs). I was hoping that they would have figured out this flaw and was pleased to see a bigger pull. But with the effort it takes to zip them, I'm concerned that I'll lose this pull, too.<br /><br />Now, I am KEEPING them - because they're comfortable and I'll wear them a lot. However, will likely use them as slide ons so I don't have to fight with zipping them (note: I am *strong* - this isn't a weakling thing - they are just that challenging). If you have any challenges with strength, go with another choice from Merrell.