Merrell

Merrell Chameleon 3 Ventilator GORE-TEX-« Hiking Shoe Mens

• A Fun and Great Athletic Shoe By Merrell
• Breathable Mesh Upper
• GORE-TEX" Gasket Construction

Product Description

The Merrell Chameleon 3 Ventilator GORE TEX-« Hiking Shoe gives you all the control and stability you need to conquer new terrain An EVA footframe cradles your foot comfortably and keeps it from sliding around Combined with a grippy Vibram Chameleon 3 sole you get a low profile hiking shoe thats stable and steady even when pressure is applied Best of all the Chameleon is made with a GORE TEX-« waterproof / breathable membrane It means you can step in a puddle or get caught in the rain and still stay dry GORE TEX-« XCR-« waterproof / breathable membrane Aegis antimicrobial treatment to prevent stink Ortholite anatomical footbed cradles foot comfortably Durable pig suede leather and mesh upper material External heel and instep stability arm for good support Compression molded EVA footframe with nylon insole absorbs impacts Padded tongue for comfort Merrelll air cushion in the heel absorbs shock Grippy Vibram Chameleon3 Sole 4mm Sole lug depth Weight = 1lb 4oz per shoe

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002J5UMNE
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,599 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)
  • #18 in Shoes > Men's > Athletic & Outdoor > Hiking & Trekking > Hiking Boots

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The steel-toed boots of hiking sneakers., May 27, 2010

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Warren Parker (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merrell Chameleon 3 Ventilator GORE-TEX-« Hiking Shoe Mens (Apparel)

Let me begin by listing words that I would convey to describe the user experience of these shoes: hard, strong, rigid, unflinching, comfortable, protective, effective barrier, and shoe. I neglect to add the word Richard, because I have a friend named Richard who is the living embodiment of these shoes. Sadly, you don't know Rick. So his inclusion would leave you confused and angry. And I just want to be friends.

These things are impressive. I wasn't expecting them to be so heavy, but they weigh a very noticeable amount. Which is fine because these shoes are f'n amazing. Waterproof? Check. Make your feet feel like they have a small army protecting your toes? Absolutely. Feel like you could kick an SUV and it would land six miles away? No. That's just silly. But you could really make a satisfying dent. They are solid with a very noticeable mass. If you're in danger of people dropping bowling balls on your feet these would afford adequate protection, so feel free to attend those Parkinsons charity bowling tournaments you enrolled your father in.

These shoes are the Honda Element of hiking sneakers. You can get 'em all dirty in the mud and sand and then just hose them down. They'll take plenty of punishment, and if you put them on correctly (untie and then tie up rather than just slipping them on and off already tied) they will last you for years. I've noticed my other Merrells tend to experience interior heel destruction when you just leave 'em tied and slide them on and off. It wears down the padding and the uncovered plastic sticks you in the ankle. But to be fair, that's true of any brand of shoes. And quite sad really that I've ruined shoes because of my own laziness. ::stares at a lonely waterfall::

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good comfortable shoes but rubs ankle bone, January 4, 2011

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Tan Yang Keat - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Merrell Chameleon 3 Ventilator GORE-TEX-« Hiking Shoe Mens (Apparel)

I'm your average Asian with wearing size US8. I wanted a pair of waterproof and warm comfortable shoes for walking in the city or offroad. I chose this because it wasn't hi cut but still the sides rubbed my ankle bone on both feet. It was too uncomfortable to wear for long walks. Then I added inserts to raise my foot heel and ankle area. So far it's been comfortable so no complaints now. Wish the original fit was better though.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Try to wear these shoes out...., June 25, 2010

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Mark Kendzora "M. Kzora" (Dripping Springs, TX) - See all my reviews
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I first came upon the Chameleon line at REI, at one of their garage sales 5 years ago and picked a pair up for $15. As our family is very involved in Boy Scouts and Geocaching I quickly became very impressed with the shoe. 6 months later I found my size at another garage sale, and for $20 I felt I had walked away with a steal! Needless to say those shoes are still in use for cutting grass, and muddy fishing/hiking trips although the soles are wearing thin. I paid full blow for my latest pair that I wear to work-money well spent! They do tend to size somewhat small, as I wear a 12 Wide, however I fit snugly into a 13. They take some miles to break in , but I feel that is due to their heavy duty construction. I'm a big guy, and I feel many shoes aren't made for the beating our weight puts on them-these shoes can take the punishment!

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