Great outdoor shoe

By Texas Pilot Ranked #660 - Men's Hiking Shoes August 24, 2007

This is a great shoe, but for fear of 'over-pumping' a product, there are a couple minor issues listed.
First, if you are backpacking, you are better off getting a really good hiking boot, and if you are gonna be where there is rain or rivers, you will want a shoe with Gore-Tex. This is a comfortable shoe for "light" hiking or trail walking, but with even a medium load pack, after 7 miles, my feet were aching. There is not enough insole cushioning for the shoe--and these shoes were broken-in. The shoe claims to ventilate, but I found them quite warm in the warmer weather.
The shoes did provide adequate support, and feel solid on the ground. So far I'm enjoying them as regular about town casual shoes.

View Details: Merrell Chameleon II Stretch Hiking Shoe - Men's

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