User Review: Merrell Chameleon II Gore-Tex XCR

Merrell Chameleon II Gore-Tex XCR
Above: The current Chameleon II Gore-Tex XCR, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 8, 2006 by Cbakerwitt

Rating:
Price Paid: $110

These are by far and away the worst wearing boots that I have ever owned. While the overall contruction of the boot is actually quite good, the foot beds are terrible. You are better off hiking on cardboard than the flat, unsupportive insoles that are provided.

Given the fact that the only way to recover this huge flaw is to either replace the existing footbeds with an decent aftermarket set, or buy a better pair of boots. With the extra price of a set of Spenco or Superfeet footbeds around $30 dollars, I would go for a better boot.