I have a pair of Merrell boots(hiking) and love them..i have worn them out and now will be looking to replace. that is one thing I really liked about Merrell, was how it fit my arch...Merrell has been around alot longer than 3 years. I wonder if that is how long the store has handled Merrell..there are two things I will not short myself on, eyeglasses and shoes/boots. My main shoes/boots/sandals are: Merrell, Birkenstocks, Keen and Patagonia. . . You will be pleased.