i work in a hospital--in the operating room, giving anesthesia. i wear clogs, because my old swedish feet like them best--but a good 75% of the other shoes worn by peers are made by merrill. both men and women find shoes to their liking, that keep their feet happy for long shifts standing and rushing around. merrills seem to last a long time, and one friend bought a pair to wear when she was hiking in alaska with her family. maybe when my feet finally reject the clogs, i'll try a pair--everyone who has them seems to love them!