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Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's
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Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's

Item # 763941

$120.00

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Get Merrell waterproof protection and a sleek second-skin feel with Chameleon Arc mid-height day hikers built for speed and grip.

  • Updated Chameleon styling gives these boots a more modern, tailored and feminine profile than older Chameleon styles
  • Waterproof nubuck and suede leather uppers feature breathable nylon mesh underlays to keep weight low and comfort high
  • Thermoplastic urethane instep stability straps and external heel counters lock in insteps and heels for enhanced performance and minimal motion inside
  • Merrell waterproof membranes keep out the elements so your feet stay dry
  • Polyester mesh linings are treated with Aegis™ Antimicrobial Technology to help keep foot odors at bay
  • Removable anatomic footbeds add cushioning to In-Board™ compression-molded EVA midsoles with Air Cushion® heel pockets
  • Q-Form™ alignment system provides women with a precise anatomic fit for superb, tailored comfort
  • Tapered nylon midsole plates help control flex while enhancing support and protection from rough terrain
  • Vibram® Chameleon Arc™ outsoles feature TC5+ rubber for superior traction and durability on wet and dry surfaces

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 7. Please note: Merrell products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 763941

Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleLight-hiking
CutMid
WaterproofYes
UpperNubuck/suede leather
LiningWaterproof membrane/polyester mesh
MidsoleEVA
SupportNylon plate
OutsoleRubber
Average weight2 lbs. 1 oz.
Average weight - metric0.94 kilogram
GenderWomen's

Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's Customer Reviews

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Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's
 
4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (11)
  • Comfortable (7)
  • Water resistant (6)
  • Ankle support (4)
  • Sturdy/durable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hiking (5)
    • Cold weather (3)
    • Day hikes (3)
    • Everyday (3)
    • Harsh terrain (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (6)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    May

    1

    2008

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Love these boots!!

    By cedge4jesus

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Non-slip sole
    • Stable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • None at this time

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather
    • Day hikes

    Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

    I traded in a pair of Vasque Gore Tex Breeze's that i didn't like for these boots. I tried on so many different hiking boots because I wanted a good pair for colorado. These were immediately the most comfortable. They kept my feet warm and dry while in the Colorado snow, and hiked well. Just used them yesterday on a paved hike in San Diego and they were great- feet didn't hurt at all! Love them!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    12

    2008

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great all-purpose boots!

    By morbeckl

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Non-slip sole
    • Stable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Squeaks

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather
    • Day hikes
    • Everyday
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

    These are the perfect boots-they provide great support from all sides without being too stiff or heavy. For people with average-to-wide feet, I'd recommend a half size up. I've worn these boots through all possible conditions and they've stood up to the challenge without giving me a single blister. Overall a great investment!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    27

    2008

    (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    "good but not the best"

    By ABCBA

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Great Traction
    • Non-slip sole
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Ankle rub on long hikes
    • Toes tight narrow

    Best Uses

    • Favorite casual wear
    • Short Dayhikes
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

    OK. So I put these shoes to the best possible test - Overnight hiking to the bottom of the canyon.Half way through the South Kaibab, I was on on 5/5 thanking this product. By the time, we hit phantom ranch, I had blisters on both my feet, perfect soles, but extremley sore right ankle. Granted, thats not how one would use these shoes every other day, but my husband ( in his keen targhee bought at the same time!) had not the slighest issue with his feet..and we both are hikealikes. I wanted to hike back up in my slippers - so sick I was with these shoes..but for the rocky terrain, I had to keep them on. Dont get me wrong, these are good shoes, very good traction and sole support, but do not rely on them for toe or ankle protection in your adventures. If I were to buy another pair for a similar adventure, it will be keen targhee, not a merrell for sure. A 2/5 for protection, 5/5 for looks and short hikes.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Bought in stoe

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    14

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Built for My Feet

    By CathieCooper

    from Washington DC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Traction
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Not quite waterproof

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather
    • Day hikes

    Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

    These boots broke in without a blister on a long, dry hike, and are ideal for my small, wide feet. I've worn them on a couple of long, wet hikes as well. Traction was great: no slips. Although the boots were damp on the inside by the time I was finished--after a bit of sloshing through some muddy, wet areas--my feet were still warm and dry inside my wool socks and the boots dried out overnight.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    9

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    If they can handle Alaska...

    By Graphixgirl

    from Denver, Colorado

    About Me Casual/Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Arch Support
    • Great Traction
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Hiking
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Long-Distance Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

      An avid fan of anything Merrell, I bought these for a 8-day trip to Alaska. The waterproofing sold me, and I was not disappointed. I hiked, went canoeing in the rain, trekked a glacier, and basically spent over 12 hours a day on my feet wearing these. I didn't have a chance to break these in before the trip, but I found out (luckily) that there really wasn't a need to do so. Great serious hiking shoes!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      28

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Great while they lasted

      By tubi8112000

      from Fairfax, VA

      About Me Casual/Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable/No Break-In
      • Flexible

      Cons

      • Not Durable/ Wears Easily
      • Not Water Resistant

      Best Uses

      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday
      • Light Loads

      Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

      I bought these boots at a attic sale and they were great for a about a year. I work out in the field walking a lot and I wore themt on many hiking trips, unfortuntely they started breaking after a year. Though this was a good product I was very disappointed with how long they lasted.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small, Feels true to size

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      27

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great boots--no breaking in necessary

      By AJ

      from CA

      About Me Casual/Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Arch Support
      • Comfortable/No Break-In
      • Flexible
      • Great Traction
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Warm
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Squeak

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Light Loads
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

      I bought these boots the day before a ten mile hike up to Castle Peak at Donner Pass near Tahoe. The terrain there varies from light dusty powder through hard-packed dirt to loose scree and knife-edged granite rocks, and it's fairly typical of the day-hikes I do--10-15 miles on varied terrain.

      I had no break-in period at all; they went out of the box and onto my feet. It was a gamble, I know, but, amazingly, these boots were great from day one--comfortable, no hot spots or blisters, grippy, ankle supporting--all is good.

      I would buy a size to a size and a half up from your normal size, particularly if you wear hiking socks/liners.

      I wear Wigwam hiking socks with REI liners and green superfeet (the superfeet because I have plantar fasciitis). Amazingly, for the first time ever, after the hike, I have had no problems at all with the plantar pain. None!

      That has never happened before after a hike; normally, post-hike, I'm addicted to tennis balls under my feet and taking ibuprofen, but, with these boots, I'm thrilled that I have no arch problems at all. That alone has sold me on these boots.

      They have a firm sole (firmer than Lowa's), so perhaps it was the additional support that I needed for my arches.

      They do squeak a little, possibly because of sweaty feet? I haven't had that before, and it wasn't all the time, nor was it loud, so, in the context of all the boots' strengths, the rare squeaking is an easily acceptable trail.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      27

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      I love this hiking shoe

      By Char_Marie

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Casual/Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable/No Break-In
      • Flexible
      • Great Traction
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Hiking
        • Long-Distance Hiking

        Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

        I have used it on all day hikes to traveling. My feet ever ever get tired.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        12

        2009

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        returned item

        By hikeitout

        from pittsburgh

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

              returned due to the lower cut shoes being more comfortable. i'm sure these could have been good boots if given a chance.

              • Gift:
              • Yes

              (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              4

              2009

               
              5.0

              love em

              By bug

              from Seattle, WA

              Pros

              • Ankle Support
              • Comfortable/No Break-In
              • Great Traction
              • Sturdy/Durable
              • Warm
              • Water Resistant

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Cold Weather
                • Day Hiking
                • Harsh Terrain
                • Wet Conditions

                Comments about Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's:

                I needed a pair of actual hiking boots since I'd been wearing running shoes. This is my first real pair of hiking boots but I love them and will probably stick with merrells from here on out.

                I did put in a pair of green superfeet (which I recomend for any shoes, I even have a pair for high heels) and wore REI brand wool socks.

                I took them to the Grand Canyon and Mt Zion. We did Angel's Landing. I had absolutly no problems even with practically no break in period. At the end of the day I gave myself a footrub as usual and my feet feltcompletely refreshed, not at all like I'd been hiking all day. No blisters, pains or ahes of any sorts. Waterproof and great traction!

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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