Merrell Nova 3 Low Tactical Shoes - Dark Olive

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10.07.2026

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Comfortable and convenient trainers, I am a big fan of this brand and I really like their footwear, especially appreciating the ventilation and the width of the shoes themselves, everything is soft and comfortable.

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29.06.2026

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Very poor quality, my husband wore them for less than a month, he works in an office, and the fabric wore through on the top. I do NOT recommend at all! What's more, it happened to both trainers, I've never seen anything like this before. When paying this kind of price, I'm absolutely not prepared to receive such terrible quality.

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15.05.2026

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Disappointed. Not only do they run small, but I waited more than a month for the return so I could order a slightly bigger size. I ordered. I walked around the office for a few hours - the heel slips/doesn’t stay in place, no matter how tightly I lace them up. The size I chose is correct, almost snug, and I have a lot of other shoes with more room and they’re all great. Here, my walk is always unsure due to the poor heel fixation. And that’s in the office… I can’t imagine running or going trekking in them, considering the issues described above. Since I’m military, I’d gladly swap them for the MID version. I think the main problem of this model isn’t present there. But since I’ve already worn them, I don’t want to bother people with returns. Otherwise, great materials, soft and comfortable feeling on the foot, but only when you’re standing still.

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25.01.2026

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Ideal footwear for summer – they are light, breathable and very comfortable. They cushion every step perfectly, and the sole is not slippery. After a whole season in the black shoes, I decided to buy a second pair in a different colour. That says it all!

Unfortunately, I have to leave a negative review. The shoes are very light and comfortable, but I agree with other reviews – while walking, the heel slips and you can feel that the shoes do not hold the foot. This really interferes with use. After about two months of occasional wear, abrasions appeared on the heels. The complaint was rejected, apparently due to incorrect size selection, although the size was appropriate. I couldn't lace the shoes tighter because my foot would start to hurt. It's a pity, because visually they look like new, but there are holes in the heels. Personally, I do not recommend them – maybe they will work better for people with wider, American-style feet.

The Merrell Nova 3 Low Tactical shoes are a fantastic choice! They are extremely lightweight yet provide great stability. The Dark Olive colour looks very good. Very comfortable both for everyday use and outdoors. They have excellent grip and cushioning. Highly recommended!

Lightweight, comfortable shoes with very good grip and stability in more difficult terrain. The modern look and solid workmanship make them practical both for everyday use and for tougher outings.

Warning – after a year of normal use, the shoes are ready for the bin – the mesh cracked, the sole deformed, and lost its cushioning. I definitely do not recommend buying. However, I recommend Lowa shoes, which I have had for 7 years and they still look and work excellently.

The shoes are very comfortable. They don't pinch the toes as they have the right width. Unfortunately, they don't hold the heel well and quickly absorb moisture from the ground when walking on dew.

I was very satisfied after the first pair. The shoes are lightweight and comfortable, and with my foot problems and the use of orthopaedic insoles, they fit perfectly. The mesh is breathable, so it quickly soaks up moisture even with light dew, but that's understandable with this type of material. They withstood walking to work, walks in the forest, and even light work in the garden. However, the mesh melted from stronger heat from the campfire and a hole appeared – I immediately ordered a new pair. The new ones are also comfortable and meet my expectations. In my case, the size chart was accurate – I ordered my standard size and it fits perfectly.

Very nice shoes—wide, well-cushioned (although the large drop might not appeal to everyone) and they look good. It's worth choosing the optimal size—I have Merrell Moab Speed in 41.5, and this model in the same size is much bigger. Size 41 turned out to be better, as in 41.5 my heel wasn't held properly. Downsides—I expected more breathability; during movement it's fine, but when stationary after exercise you can feel warmth and moisture on your feet.

These shoes are suitable for calm city walks or light terrain and they breathe quite well. However, that's where their advantages end – they offer almost no side or heel stabilisation, which makes them feel like slippers with a back. For more demanding activities, there is a significant risk of injury. Compared to Salomon running shoes or typical tactical shoes, they fall short. I first chose the Dark Coyote colour – it matched the picture, but the Dark Olive model looks completely different from the photo. In summary: for light walks on warmer days, the shoes will do the job, but for tougher terrain, they are a poor choice. I bought them because I needed breathable footwear for ordinary outings with the dog or spring walks – for more ambitious uses, I prefer other shoes.

The shoes seem good, but I'm returning my second pair due to inconsistency in the size chart – I usually wear 42, but here that size was a very tight fit with no room, and 43 isn’t ideal either – there is still not enough space. I'll try 43.5, although the difference in the chart is only 0.1 mm, which seems exaggerated. The shoes are rather narrow and fit the foot snugly (and I don’t have a wide foot). Overall, they’re light and cushion well, but the sizing runs very small.

Great shoes—lightweight, breathable, well-cushioned, with an aggressive tread, and they're not narrow at the toes like classic trainers. Excellent for outdoors and will be suitable in warmer days.

These are not my first Merrell shoes – I consider them the most comfortable and durable. For years I've struggled with heel spurs and only Merrell allows me to take long, comfortable walks. Service in the Militaria shop as always is perfect.