Merrell Moab 2 Vent Women's Shoes (Open Box)

First time Merrell shoe owner. I've been using regular tennis shoes for hiking and though they are ok, my feet are feeling it this year. I normally use an old pair of Skechers D Lites to walk, hike and they hold up fairly well, but they're not made for hiking. First time trying this pair on I definitely feel and see the difference (photo). These run a big larger than a normal 8 wide, and it feels wonderful on my feet. Feet change all day, they swell, can become more sensitive so extra room is awesome! Even though there is extra room they still fit like an 8 wide. Room for extra thick socks too. Traction/ treads have very good grip. I climb fairly steep hills that are dirt tracks with very little area for my foot to grip on. I cant WAIT to try these out on the steep hills! Ive been avoiding climbing them for fear of slipping. One slip and I'll be taking a long slide down the rocky hill. Just trying them on my arches feel supported, but if its not enough, I'll add inserts. Great arch support so far. Soft material, laces adjust easily. Tongue loop for laces- yea! Wont be sliding around. I can feel my ankles are being supported, even though they are not boots. I need ankle support and a tough shoe to take the impact of rugged ground I'm walking on which is why I was using sketchers previously. I cross creeks in several places so waterproof is a necessity. Plus these soles will grip slippery rocks better than my tennis shoes. My old skechers held up with a few oops into creek water but they shrank all over. These Merrell hikinh shoes mean no concerns hiking on damp vegetation and crossing creeks on slippery, wet rocks. Very cool style, they dont scream hiking shoes. They feel like tennis shoes on. They're truly more comfy than my skechers. I've finally learned there is a reason for hiking shoes and will no longer make -do with tennis shoes. EXCELLENT hiking shoes. Highly recommend!