Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot - Women's - 2007 BCS

I went by the Merrell name and my experience with other Merrell shoes, which have fit so well and been well constructed. (I also went by other reviewers' recommendation of the boot on backcountry.com) ANYHOW, the pair I had leaked at the pinky toe and ball of the foot. I could see by looking at the boot that there was an unclosed seam on the boot, both boots same place, that likely attributed to the leak. Otherwise they were comfortable, though weren't quite high enough that they rubbed on my ankle bones, but I figured I could get used to them. I needed waterproof and these weren't. Blah.

These are great boots, but I had read a number of reviews about Merrells that said they're ready to go out-of-the-box... no breaking in needed. Maybe that was too good to be true. The first time I wore them was on a difficult day hike and they got uncomfortable half way through- they were digging into my ankle/leg. I read an insert in the box that says the boots are designed to help correct your step, so that may have been my problem. Anyway, the second time wearing them, they were GREAT and I do like them. I've learned my lesson about breaking in boots!

Bought these for my fiance as a Christmas gift and she loves them! She loves to wear them on rainy days and when we take moderate hikes.. Haven't been on any long hikes yet tho.

I have had these boots for several months. I wore them originally with no problems, but after several times wearing them they started to make my ankles hurt---severly. I thought maybe it was my ankle, so I continued to give them a chance----no more chances! I couldn't barely walk to the trailhead the last time I wore them. That was when I was done with these boots. I have had several pairs of merrell hiking boots/shoes and have never had a problem, so I was very disappointed that these didn't work out. I returned them and switched for north face mid hikers and so far they are great. These boots just didn't live up to my merrell standards--too bad!

I have always loved merrell and have bought them over other brands because of the q-form fit and the comfort in their shoes. I do love these boots, but... I started wearing them hiking around my mountain home and was loving them--they are comfortable like my other merrells. I did go on a long hike on rocky terrain about a week later and was forced by a dust storm to hike out quickly. By the time I got to my truck, my feet were killing me. I had sores on my little toes and big toes. I figured it was because the shoe is narrower than my other hiking shoes. I was disappointed because usually my feet are undestructable. I still wear them as my hikers and don't have any problems with my normal everyday hiking. But if you have a larger foot then I would order a size up. I also pair them with smartwool light hikers and think I would be better with a 1/2 size up to compensate for the bigger sock. They are good looking shoes! I haven't had any problems with the waterproofness, however, I haven't used them on super wet terrain. I have only crossed rivers getting them slightly wet on top with no problems. I would recommend them, but adjust size as needed as they are narrow-form fitting shoes.

I love these boots. They look wonderful. They are so comfortable from the first time i wore them. I love the colors and the way it fits my foot. No sore spots on ankle. I recommend this shoe to anyone looking for a good hiking shoe/water and weatherproof.

i am a young man with a rather small foot, so i chose these shoes for their waterproofness and mid high style. they are very comfortable, and despite the above review, they were good to go out of the box, for me at least. I took them on many extended day hikes and found that the "waterproof"ness was not all so water proof. I have also warn them snowshoeing and discovered that they need to be waterproofed. Other than that, they are relatively durable. Not quite worth the price in my opinion.