Merrell Speed Strike 2 Hiking Shoe - Women's

This is THE Shoe! I have been searching for a shoe which gives long - lasting, all day support when standing, walking, hiking, working out, etc. and have finally found it. I read several reviews to try to find the best shoe and then tried these on while at DSW. I did not want to take them off. I tried all the brands, and this pair felt better, looked better, and feels so light on! High arch support, feels great, no foot pain, no heel pain, no toe pain, no calf pain, no knee pain, no hip or low back pain. I haven’t hiked in these yet as we’re getting snowstorms here. I have run up and down three flights of stairs frequently and they are great. I have walked in them, done workouts, and spent my normal days in them. I will also add that they are a comfortable temp normally, but I walked for thirty five minutes on a frigid day (3°) and these kept my feet warm enough. I don’t want to wear them in the snow, because I want these to last. So I won’t be reviewing them in the snow/wet/muddy conditions. I’m here to say if you have a high arch and struggle to find the right shoe, this is the shoe for you! I will also say that this shoe gives a nice walking motion naturally which just makes you want to walk more. Also, I typically have a slightly wider foot because of my high arch, and I didn’t need a wide shoe in this at all. So if you have a very narrow foot I’m not sure how that would affect you.