text: I bought a pair of these shoes to wear on a trip to France last summer where I expected to be walking in wet, muddy conditions.  They performed beautifully.  When I got home, I ordered another pair right away as I loved them so much.  Unfortunately in the interim, Merrell changed the lining from Gore Tex to something cheaper that is nowhere close to waterproof.  Pure crap.  Feet soaked every day to the point that after a few months the shoes came unglued at the inner ball-of-foot area. Smelled like hell and I had to throw them away.  I am so disgusted.  I feel like a victim of the classic bait and switch.  Shame on you Merrell, I will never buy another pair of your shoes, nor will I ever recommend anyone else do so.