User Review: Merrell Chameleon II Stretch

Merrell Chameleon II Stretch
Above: The current Chameleon II Stretch, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Use: 8mi light hikes, light backpacking (20lb pack)
Break-in Period: 1-2 outings
Price Paid: $99.99

Excellent shoe. Second skin?...well pretty close. More like a very, very, comfortable anatomical glove for your feet. At first I really doubted the holding power of the elastic laces, but I have been very surprised. I have had no foot slip within the shoe that I can recall and attribute this to the anatomical fit last and secure compression of the design. I have done some pretty steep grades and these shoes have felt secure. The sole grip is outstanding even in wet conditions.

The cushioning is good enough for jogging trails although if looking for a racing shoe these are heavier than performance shoes like Salomon and the like, but much sturdier. They are low cut, so aggressive, loose stony ground (about baseball or softball sized stones), may require something with more ankle support but overall, they easily earn 5 stars of 5. This shoe concept will definitely be on my repeat buy list as long as they are produced.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Chameleon II Stretch at 8 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Chameleon II Stretch Shoe (Spring 2008)$100.00Buy Now
Women's Chameleon II Stretch Shoe (Spring 2008)$100.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Chameleon II Stretch Shoe - Kids'$54.95Buy Now
Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoe - Men's$109.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Men's Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoe$99.95Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
Chameleon II Stretch Shoe (Men's) 2007$99.95Buy Now
Chameleon II Stretch Shoe (Men's)$99.95Buy Now

Teton Village Sports
2 purchase options:
Chameleon II Stretch Shoe - Mens$100.00Buy Now
Chameleon Stretch II Shoe - Womens$100.00Buy Now

Massey's
Mens Merrell Chameleon II Stretch - Kangaroo$99.49Buy Now

EMS
4 purchase options:
Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoes, Light Brown, Women's$90.00Buy Now
Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoes, Black/Red, Men's$100.00Buy Now
Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoes, Light Brown, Men's$100.00Buy Now
Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoes, Light Grey/Indigo, Women's$100.00Buy Now

UpsideOver
Chameleon II Stretch Kids$55.00Buy Now

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