These Reader-Beloved Walking Shoes Will Last Forever, According To Reviews
This classic walking shoe has incredible longevity.
I think this TikToker was really on to something when he dubbed Merrell's Jungle Moc slip-on 'the daddiest of dad shoes.' Most of us go to our dads for all kinds of advice, so why not style advice? My own dad has been sporting this style for ages — so naturally I had to get his input on the cult classic. He said his pair is 'durable, easy to keep the soles clean and super easy to slip on and off.' I'm not sure how many pairs he's gone though at this point but he wears them for just about all occasions.
The Merrell Jungle Moc was launched in 1998 as the answer to footwear for the in-between. Think: the shoe you throw on at the campsite after hiking the trails. Known for being durable, comfortable, supportive and easy to slip on, the Jungle Moc has since sold more than 12 million pairs. Fast forward to present day and this shoe is a gorpcore staple and dads, along with everyone else, are obsessing over this iconic shoe.
The Jungle Moc comes in regular, half and wide sizes as well as in a variety of neutral, easy-to-style colors. High quality leather uppers even give you wiggle room to dress it up a tad. HuffPost's sales editor, Kevin Cortez, said that he's 'owned four pairs at once, and with so many colors, it's tough finding one you won't vibe with.' Cortez also noted that his Mocs are 'probably some of the most comfortable slip-ons I've ever worn,' he added that 'they feel snug yet super comfy.' Compression molded EVA insoles deliver that secure comfy fit and offer up unbeatable arch support. It's hard to find a flaw with these sporty legends and with an affordable price tag (on average most versions are between $65 and $100) and over 27,000 reviews, nearly all positive, it's primed to be your new go-to shoe.
Described by the brand as 'the ultimate low-maintenance shoe,' this slip-on is perfect for anyone looking for laid back style without compromising on durability — numerous reviews describe pairs owned for multiple years. This hybrid shoe is so durable that one return customer, Golden Knight, said they purchased them as 'a replacement for my previous pair that I've had for 9 years.' Reviewer D. P. Petten mentioned that they're on their '[third] pair of Merrell Mocs [and] this time and both times before they are perfect fits and are a shoe I enjoy wearing for many years.'
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