Merrell Chameleon Iso GTX XCR Hiking Shoe - Men's - 2008 BCS

Like a previous reviewer said fits like a glove, surprisingly though I had to go down a 1/2 size. I wore these yesterday on a quick hike up a unmarked trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon and was very pleased. They seem to breathe well, although it was a evening hike and not much direct sunshine on the trail. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lightweight, waterproof breathable shoe for hiking.

One of the most important parts of hiking is taking care of your feet. Being comfortable throughout your hike is often overlooked, but only becomes more important and evident as the miles pass and the day grows long. I decided to start my research a couple of months ago to treat myself to a new pair of hiking shoes. There are numerous styles and brands, all of which have tremendous advantages depending on the hiking conditions. In the end, I narrowed my choice to the Merrell Chameleon Iso GTX XCR.

I've logged over 52 miles on these shoes in the past two months and I'm completely amazed with the results. The longer I own them, the happier I become with my decision. The break-in period seems to be rather long, probably due to the Vibram outsoles. I broke my pair right out of the box and the comfort allowed me to immediately hit the trail without any second thoughts. Check them out and hit your favorite trail.

They fit like an old glove as soon as I put them on. The fit was true to my boot size and they needed very little break-in time. I look forward to hitting Rainier with them as soon as the snow clears!

Great shoe, very good quality except the adhesive used on the toe of the shoe isn't the best so you might think about getting a good rubber adhesive to make sure it doesn't peel away.