I only wore Merrell shoes and sandals for the past 15 years. The last few years, my favorite styles disappeared each year, with cheap, poorly made strange styles The "nubuck or suede" footbeds are horrible, as they get dirty within weeks and look nasty. The arch support is not as good anymore. They wear out each year, which I guess is the business model now - get people to buy a new pair every year. I'm looking for a new brand to love.