User Review: Merrell Chameleon Wrap Gore-Tex XCR

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

Reviewed December 26, 2007 by smyith

Rating:
Use: trail, day hikes, liesure, disc golf
Break-in Period: 1-2 weeks

I love this shoe. When I first put it on, it felt like a glove on my foot. It sticks to the ground in dry and wet conditions.

My favorite part is how well they climb trees. The tread on the inside arch really grabs on and makes climbing easy. I was able to run on ice surfaces with little slip. They performed great in rocky areas and were better than expected for lite trail bouldering.

I am a very abusive person to shoes, don't know why. Anyway most shoes last 4-6 months before they are completely trashed. After 9 months there is wear but nothing to seriously alter its performance. I wore these things for everything. My little puppy decided to test the waters one day and chewed on my shoe. Even such they still performed well until I bought some Radius (5 stars).

I have one compliant only. Where the tongue meets by the toe end, water can get in slightly in the corners.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Chameleon Wrap Gore-Tex XCR at 6 online stores:

Store

Product Description

Price

Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Men's Chameleon Wrap Gore-Tex XCR Shoe (Spring 2008)	$120.00	Buy Now
Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Women's Chameleon Wrap Gore-Tex XCR Boot (Spring 2007)	$120.00	Buy Now

Backcountry.com

Chameleon Wrap Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe - Men's

$119.95

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Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options:	Men's Chameleon Wrap GORE-TEX XCR	$119.95	Buy Now
Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options:	Women's Chameleon Wrap GORE-TEX XCR	$119.95	Buy Now

REI

Chameleon Wrap Gore-Tex XCR Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

$84.99

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Massey's 2 purchase options:	Womens Merrell Chameleon Wrap XCR - Pewter	$78.99	Buy Now
Massey's 2 purchase options:	Mens Merrell Chameleon Wrap XCR - Brown / Orange	$118.99	Buy Now