This Merrell Oakcreek Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my Merrell Oakcreek shoes next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing and width. After trying these shoes, do Merrell Oakcreek shoes run big or small?
Merrell Oakcreek shoes fit true to size for most people. They have a sizing length that is very comparable to other popular shoe brands, although it should be noted that the Merrell Oakcreek has a wider, roomier design compared to athletic shoes. I would suggest you view these side-by-side comparison photos where I compare Merrell Oakcreek sizing to the sizing of other popular brands.
As I mentioned above, Merrell Oakcreek sizing length is very comparable to other popular shoe brands, but I did find them to have a wider, roomier fit when compared to certain types of athletic shoes. For example, below is a photo of my Merrell Oakcreek shoes compared to Nike Air Max sizing:
As you can see, the length is similar, but they are built with a wider design.
However, I did find Merrell Oakcreek shoes to have a very similar width compared to other types of hiking shoes. For example, here are my Merrell Oakcreek shoes (on the right) compared to Columbia Redmond hiking shoes:
Let’s start this Merrell Oakcreek Sizing Guide by looking at other helpful direct side-by-side comparison photos of my Merrell Oakcreek shoes compared to other popular shoes. To read about other Merrell shoes, visit my Merrell Shoe Sizing Guide.
All photos below use a size 12 men’s shoe.
Merrell Oakcreek Sizing Photos
Merrell Oakcreek vs Columbia Redmond Sizing
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Merrell Oakcreek vs New Balance 1300 Hiker Sizing
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Merrell Oakcreek vs Hoka Sizing
Merrell Oakcreek vs New Balance Fresh Foam 860 Sizing
Merrell Oakcreek vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
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Merrell Oakcreek vs Asics Sizing
Merrell Oakcreek (left) vs Moab 2 Sizing
Merrell Oakcreek (left) vs Merrell Moab 3 Sizing
Do Merrell Oakcreek Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, Merrell Oakcreek shoes have a width that is similar to other types of hiking shoes. That said, I did find them to fit a little bit wider than some types of athletic shoes. For example, here are my Merrell Oakcreek shoes compared to Nike Air Max shoes:
As you can see, the length is similar, but the Merrell Oakcreek shoes are wider in the forefoot.
But I did find Merrell Oakcreek shoes to have a similar width compared to other types of hiking shoes. For example, here are my Merrell Oakcreek shoes (on the right) compared to Columbia Redmond hiking shoes:
To give you a better idea how wide Merrell Oakcreek shoes are, here are my Merrell Merrell Oakcreek shoes (in standard width) compared to Nike Air Monarch 4E Extra Wide shoes:
Yes, the Oakcreek is offered in wide sizing in case you need even more space in the forefoot.
Merrell Oakcreek Alternative Options
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Merrell Oakcreek Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the Merrell Oakcreek sizing fits true to size regarding length. When I compared the sizing of the Oakcreek to the sizing of other popular shoes, I found the length to be very similar.
The width of the Merrell Oakcreek is wider than some types of athletic shoes, but comparable to other types of hiking boots. This is where you can read more about the width sizing of Merrell Oakcreek shoes.