Antora 4 Bliss Trail Running Shoe (Women)

I have bought at LEAST a dozen pairs of Antora shoes. They were my "go to" shoe and the only thing that alleviated my heel spur pain. The original Antora, Antora 2, and Antora 3 were all great, but the Antora 4 does not have the comfort, back heel cushion, or overall stability of the previous versions. If you LOVED the previous versions of this shoe, please take this into consideration before purchasing the Antora 4.

Really cute colors this year and comfy soles. They fit perfectly but like other reviewers my big toenail gets hooked on the edge of the toe guard with every step. Either the toe guard needs to come up higher or the fabric on the toe needs to be much stiffer. As-is the mesh fabric is very soft and flexible so my big toe pops over the edge of the stiff rubbery guard and my nail hooks slightly on the way back down. And yes, my toenails are trimmed back. There's not enough length for me to size down, sadly.

Based on reviews I wasn’t sure that I’d like these but I’m pleasantly surprised. I have a more narrow foot and these are perfect with a thicker sock. I’ve worn them on a couple shorter hikes and they are comfortable, fairly supportive and have a decent amount of cushion. First time owning Merrells and I’m happy with them!