Customer Reviews Merrell Chameleon Arc GORE-TEX® XCR®

Balanced for hiking - After rejecting two North Face shoes, the Hedgehog and the Ultra 104, I tried this shoe and was delighted. It has a generous toe box, balanced by a substantial padded tongue (so my foot doesn't slide forward when going down hill). Thanks to Zappos I tried 4 different shoes before choosing this one.

GREAT all-purpose hiking boot - I ordered these to replace some Merrells that I've worn out hiking all over the world. They are a terrific replacement -- have a snug heel but a large toe box to accommodate my bunions and are light weight and waterproof. I wear an 8.5 shoe, but both these and the Merrells I was replacing are 9.5.

Merrell's Chameleon - As usual, Zappos had this shoe on my doorstep under 24 hours after I ordered it--what great service I tried this shoe on in the mall and discovered that it runs very small. I tried on an 8M and it was too small, they did not have a larger size, so I came home and ordered it from Zappos--I ordered a 9M and it fits perfectly. We are traveling out west to hike in Wyoming and this shoe will be perfect for our day hikes. It does not have great arch support, but it is comfortable and sturdy. Thank you again, Zappos for such great service. M from Annapolis

Almost 5 stars - Very comfortable shoe. Lots of room for your toes, nice arch support, and the shoe looks great. (I bought the green/grey color.) However, the second time I wore the shoe, I developed a blister on the back of my heel where the shoe rubbed. I've been wearing a band aid on the spot until I can break the shoe in a bit.

Great hiking shoe - I hike on hilly trails which can be quite muddy and slick in the winter months. The Chameleon is performing well. It has good traction and stability and is very comfortable. Two complaints: it seems to have stretched out a bit after just a few wearings, and is now a bit too wide. It's also difficult to lace and tie due to an odd tongue device apparently designed to keep the tongue from shifting. Still, it's a comfortable, not-too-heavy shoe that works well for off-road and even muddy trails.

Good shoe. Shoe fits well (I just wish they made 1/4 sizes instead of 1/2 sizes) good fit, ok comfort-bit stiff may take some time break in.

Great shoe, although not for me - This seems like good quality -- firm and good support. Unfortunately, it did not fit my particular foot. I'm a little wide in the toes and narrower in the heel. I'm normally a size 6.5-7.0, but the size 7, while fitting well in the heel, was way too tight in the toe box. I ended up buying size 7.5, but slightly regret it, because while it fits in the toe box, it's just too loose in the ankle, which, of course, defeats much of the purpose of a hiking boot.

A Very Good Buy - I first hesitated to buy hiking boots online because my old feet (64 year-old) can be difficult to please. I could have ordered may be a half size smaller, but after I broke them in at home, they feel just fine. They are light and can be worn "in town" as well as in the wild.

Warning: Slips on wet surfaces - A 1/2 day in the ER has convinced me this is a fair weather only shoe. The soles slip on wet ground or brick. For the price, you'd think they'd grip better.