Merrell  Antora 4 Waterproof Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

I was looking for something lightweight & waterproof for my morning walk through forest trails & wet pastures. These were lightweight & waterproof. However, on day 5 of my hour long walk one of my heels felt like it was going to blister & on day 6 it definitely did. My feet seem to rub the heel area wrong as there is already noticeable wear in that area on the inside of both shoes. Maybe some kind of padding inside the heel area would have made these work? I was hoping these would be the shoes for me. Unfortunately, the fit just doesn’t work well for my feet so I will most likely return these.

Things to consider: These shoes are LOUD! Due to the waterproof liner it’s like wearing a wind breaker on each foot. All you will hear is swish and crackling sounds. Outdoors? You’re good. Anywhere else? LOUD. Due to the waterproof liner it will get very sweaty due to poor ventilation so keep that in mind. I got an 11 but wear a 10 but could have gone with the 10.5. 11 is good for me as I jog. I really wish these weren’t so loud indoors because I’m they are comfy. I will not buy these again for the loudness but wear them exclusively when outdoors until they wear out. Consider the non-waterproof Antora 4 for indoors—I know I am.

I ordered these shoes online and within five seconds of putting them on decided to return them. On the plus side, these shoes are lightweight, comfortable and supportive. The major downside is the downright awful swishing noise that others have described. It sounds like you're wearing a pair of wind pants. It's loud and quite noticeable, and distracting enough that no amount of waterproofing could convince me to wear these. I am surprised that they couldn't come up with a better design. I am returning and getting the non-waterproof version instead, because I otherwise quite like the shoes.

The crinkle sound is WONDERFUL. These shoes are amazing. Size 10 M. Perfect fit. No need for my Rx orthotics. They are light, comfortable and great for my walks. This is my favorite shoe. I have osteopenia and arthritis. These shoes have me feeling no pain when I do my daily walks. I personally don’t think they run small, and I have had issues with Merrell’s running small or large depending on the shoe/boot. So excited to see new colors! Just ordered a second pair.

I purchased these black Antora 4 WP's before an overseas trip to wet New Zealand. I sized up a half size and they were a perfect fit. I needed a sleek style for flying business class and a comfortable fit for the long days and these were just right. My socks stayed dry in all my wet weather encounters, the outside of the shoe may feel wet but dry quickly and does not soak through. My only concern is the upper padding at the back of the shoe. It seemed to deform some, but if you are careful to put the shoe on correctly and keep the padding up when inserting your foot, it should be fine.

This shoe is waterproof, stylish and comfortable. I bought these because I am going to Ireland, Scotland and London on a 10 day trip and I didn’t want to take boots. I wore these around my house several days and I have not felt and tightness, pinching or pain. I sized up a half size per the review and I’m glad I did, because these fit perfect with a medium thickness sock. The shoes are light weight and easy to lace. I’ll be going on my trip the end of March, so I can let you know more later - if I remember. Thanks Merrill! If you ever need a shoe tester - send me a email.

We did 2 hours of hiking in the driving, pouring rain in Scotland this week. My shoes stayed dry for more than half of it. And we’re totally dry and ready to wear the next morning - amazing!! They have be en fantastic waking shoes as well on our 3 week trip!

I found these sneakers to be comfortable and attractive. They work great for everyday use and for walking the dogs. The only downside is that the padded tongue got wet during rainy conditions.

I love these shoes! They were comfortable right away. My friends loved them and also bought them.

The most comfortable trail shoes I purchased in a long time. I can’t imagine why I stop buying Merrell shoes…. They had always fitted me beautifully. And the waterproof works! Definitely my go to brand from here on. A footnote - regrettably I purchased these shoes at full price 2 days before Merrell’s spring sale!