Customer Reviews Merrell Chameleon Arc GORE-TEX® XCR®

Just got these yesterday, and they are great! Wore them all day (8 hours) on my feet running errands. No breaking in, really comfy. I have narrow heels, so sometimes need a higher shoe to stay on without slipping, and these fit the bill. They run small, I ordered a 9, and usually wear an 8 or 8.5.

I got the canteen color, they are beautiful. The fit is true to size. They seem tough enough to wear hiking but pretty enough for everyday.

Just came back from a trip to Glacier National Park. Did about 8 miles of hiking each day. I broke my ankle last fall and wanted to be sure to have good support. I am very pleased with my choice. They kept my feet dry. Which is great because it rained the whole time! I liked that they were lightweight, too. I kept saying throughout the hikes, "man, I'm glad I spent the money." It was wonderful to not have to worry about pain in my feet. I highly recommend! The tongue felt a little tight/uncomfortable when I was wearing them around before the hikes and I was concerned about that, but it was fine, didn't even notice it while I was out.

Brilliant hiker! Stability and out of the box comfort! A stiffer sole with great traction and no lateral movement in the shoe - both with Merrells included insoles and with Superfeet! Just a serious performance hiker. I can carry 20 lbs or more with this, too. Wish Zappos carried this style in the mid height - gore-tex, as I’d like that model for the extra ankle support and stiffer sole. This shoe is comfortable for me - slightly narrower in the toe box than many Merrells though I wear a B medium and have bunions - even with a mid-weight wool hiking sock, these don’t rub and will stretch. My foot feels hugged by these and no slipping. Good arch support though not amazing (I have lower arches), and decent cushioning - enough, even for long hikes. I suppose if I wanted a more cushioned comparable shoe for light hiking or multi-sport - and a more flexible sole - then I’d go for the Moab Gore-Tex XCR since it has a wide toe box. For narrower feet - try the Siren, but for stability and traction, fit for narrow heels - nothing beats the Chameleon Arc. I tried Oboz (loved them, but too narrow for me) and tried multiple Vasques which are great shoes, but not nearly the fit or comfort of these shoes. These get my highest recommendation!