Meermin Final Review: 2 Years Later

I've had these for two years now and here are my thoughts. This is my last review of my Meermin shoes.

[@TFM8]

I own 5 pairs of Meermin. I found that they are "cheap" and quite tough. Been wearing them for a couple of years and even though I could mention a few flaws, I wouldn't pay a higher price for shoes like these. In particular since I live in Denmark, a place where it rains a lot, and I cycle to work so I wouldnt risk damaging a 400$ pair of shoes like..Carmina for example.

[@newinspiration2108]

I don't think they are cheap, they are great value for the money and the materials they use are of very good quality. You get what you pay for.

[@BeezerWashingbeard]

Also consider Loake 1880. They have a nice department in Sweden called Like Nordic, so quick delivery in DK. I thonk I bought my Laxford Legacy's for 2.700 DKK including shoe trees.

[@TFM8]

@@tjjohnson6772 it's great and no, it's an exception to see people in nice dress shoes these days. A lot of boots though so that's on, minimalist sneakers too.

[@jacknjill3000]

When don’t you wear sneaker and switch when you get to work or where you’re going? I can’t imagine wearing dress shoes to ride a bike.

[@TFM8]

@@jacknjill3000 you get used to it. We cycle everywhere here so you'd have to carry shoes wherever you go... I cycle in shoes wearing my suit, it's a 15 min ride.

[@Laliyaan]

Appreciate your commitment. First of its kind review. Loved it. 👍🏻

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

Why are peoplee complaining about creasing on leather shoes? I just don't get it. Th only shoes that don't crease are made of vinyle you can get from Walmart. Why not give those a try?

[@hemigod2]

If you proper;y take care quality top grain ,the creases easily come out when tree’d. as you know real leather is a skin. If you properly nourish it you’re almost pretty much keeping it alive . A top quality, luxury shoe should look and feel brand new every time you put it. I Thrifted a pair from the 1920s that behaves exactly like this. You can only tell that it’s a late Victorian shoe by its shape as the shoe shapes more like a foot and they don’t make shoes like that these days even bespoke you have to pay a lot of money to get them made that way .. but anyway Once a tree was put in it, the and the skin properly nourished,it looked like it just came off the showroom floor..

[@jaslint6252]

Yes! a great follow up

[@Kelvin200763]

Hey Tyler, the Burgundy looks great especially in that style. Any specific colors you wear to match them?

[@jacknjill3000]

I learned a long time ago, by having many pairs of shoes, whether it’s dress shoes or sneakers, my shoes seldom wear out bc o rotate the shoes and not wear the same shoes and wear down. Unless they are work shoes that I don’t care of them and only wear for work

[@mildredbauza9940]

How do they run in size. For instance do they run similar sizing as Allen Edmonds?

[@berniem137]

Thank you for the video. My order is in and will receive them Monday.

[@douglasn.3111]

I've been investigating this brand, so your review popped up in my recommendations. Good, straight forward info.

[@qb101]

Thanks!!

[@pacovl46]

Why didn’t you put a thin rubber sole on them to protect the leather sole?!

[@Meirjolanknits]

haha, i actually paused after your intro and ordered my first pair of lace up boots :D

[@Meirjolanknits]

I am stoked with my Meermin lace up boots :D

[@101Greenturtle]

Thank you!

[@ErrantCape7616]

How was the sizing? Im 9.5 in sneakers a 9 in dress shoes. Meermin chart suggests 8.5 What do you think?

[@Shlomolipmanmusic]

Hey Tyler. How is the sizing for the shoes? Small or big?

[@Rockycm1]

thank you for your review.

[@TravelingThruLife]

For the price point the quality is great. I owned 2 pairs but unfortunately, their lasts weren't meant for my feet. After numerous wears they still hurt my feet in my toe area. Alas...

[@Salmiyaguy1]

Sounds like they are just too small.

[@mesharyhd7646]

Your local cobbler did a bad job I never recommend half sole always go with completely new sole Good video

[@CaedmonOS]

Well I tend to agree with you on a shoe that's the price of a meermin I don't really see it as that big of a deal

[@boscoblue]

Can you tell me who the shoes fit? Do they run true to size? Also the width. Do they run wide? I have a slightly wide foot and the website doesn't really describe width well. Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-ut3sz]

Thanks for the review

[@adlanhaziq]

Hey Tyler, may I know how long the break in period was? Considering a pair of wholecut Oxfords/Chelseas and Balmoral boots

[@qb101]

The break-in for the whole-cuts was the shortest at about three work days. The oxfords were the longest at around ten work days. The double monk straps took five or six work days.

[@adlanhaziq]

Tyler Kent Thank you Tyler! Will update you on the shoes when I get em :)

[@paulhopkins1905]

They are a handsome, high quality shoe, but they just don't work for my foot. Every pair I'vez tries were too tight across the top of my foot

[@3spressoShot]

Any updates ????

[@modedan8575]

Hey is your whole cuts on the elton last?? Their hiro last is so uncomfortable for me

[@jag5798]

I wish this question would be answered

[@gesu1742]

Thank you for the update! Subscribing

[@ilgambino0784]

Can you tell sizing comparison of Meermin versus AEs or Johnston Murphy? Do they run larger? Do you suggest going half or 1 size lower when buying online?

[@qb101]

No idea. I've never owned either one.

[@javiershobbies]

I'm surprised the one shoe needed resoling from walking over a pebble and the second shoe seems to have a tear on the sole as well. These soles don't seem to be quality/durable soles. I don't recall ever having a tear on any shoe ever. Have other folks experienced tears on their leather soles ? What brand were the shoes? thanks!

[@joelbafumba]

Q

[@Craig0935]

Thanks for sharing Tyler- Looks like you're wearing the wrong size. Get them a bit smaller next time

[@BeezerWashingbeard]

I'm intrigued. How can you spot that? I myself sometimes wonder whether to go half a size up or down, but since I can't really go and try Meermins out, I just continue buying the same old size 42.

[@ivanyudaji]

@@BeezerWashingbeard creasing line

[@qztip]

What part of the country are you in. The comment about your double monks making a big impact on people really hit home for me as I live in Maine.

[@SilkyJohnson28]

hey man, what lasts are these?

[@jquill6]

You can still replace the welt

[@kevink1595]

I have yet to try this brand...what about sizing? True to size?

[@qb101]

Yes

[@kevink1595]

Tyler Kent thanks....I’ll check to see if they come big enough

[@dustywaxhead]

You use the brannock device right? What really tripped me out is that I wear 9 in sneakers but 6 in dress shoes

[@Steviewonderwhy]

How’s the quality of the shoes

[@rct999]

I'll be sub nr 193 :)

[@styzoom]

Would you mind sharing your feet measurements here? Your size in centimeters and the sizes you ordered from Meermin?

[@cynicalskeptic]

Just go to Meermin site and look for the Japanese sizes, they're all in milimeters.

[@tulkastulkas9417]

if you want solve crease issues look at channel bespoke adict he somehow puts on clean leather surface wet towel an irons it and leather takes its shape

[@schlettistvan8616]

Great video Tyler! Did you used them in rainy days also? How did they behave in rainy conditions? I am thinking to buy a pair from Meermin but I am not convinced by the leather outsole. Thing is, I had some leather outsole shoes in the past and they all got the same problem: after some time of wearing in rainy conditions, the outsole started to swell and finally the it started to scratch and humidity entered into the shoe which made them useless. It was then when I switched to rubber outsole shoes and I have never looked back since. They seem to be way less prone to scratching and I can use them in rainy conditions with no problems. However, entry level luxury shoes (and higher) are always made with leather outsole.

[@qb101]

So, a couple of things. These have performed well in the wet. I don't spend significant time out in the rain or jumping in puddles with them on, but they have done well. If you are going to experience a significant amount of rain, I would recommend getting a pair of over-shoes. They are rubber covers that work great and are super cheap ($5 on Amazon). They are easy to put on and take off and they add a ton of life to the shoe. Plus, when you get where you are going you can take them off and your shoes are still shiny, clean, and looking great.

[@schlettistvan8616]

Thank you very much Tyler! I will probably follow your advice. I am thinking about Meermin also, but I am a little bit concerned because they are actually made in China and assembled at some extent in Spain. However they seem to be of very good quality.

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

If you add sole protectors add like 5 years of life lol also welts can be replaced

[@unknown81360]

Meermin 5 years later?

[@Cyberslug1]

All shoes DO NOT crease. Shell Cordovan Leather does NOT crease and these cheap fake leather shoes I have had for 6 months did not crease. Yes they will have 1 or 2 folds but NO creasing

[@purplefabian]

Is creasing a symptom of low quality ?

[@armandol1826]

Pa Tek no

[@austinwanner449]

Pa Tek while the comment is technically correct, as shell cordovan doesnt crease, its also the single most expensive leather out there. the vast majority of leather shoes will crease. its not a bad thing. avoid leather that are overly finished, because those crease the ugliest, and look terrible after only a few wears. same thing applies to patent leather or other overly finished leathers.