This high-speed backpacking shoe has an unbeatable waterproof membrane to keep feet dry through wet and warm conditions, and delivers responsive, athletic control on the trail. Underfoot: a bruise-protective plate and supportive insole suitable for carrying a light pack. The upper: breathable mesh and a bellows tongue to keep out debris.
UPPER/LINING
• Strobel construction
• Pig suede leather and mesh upper
• Bellows tongue keeps debris out
• External heel stability arm
• Lining treated with Aegis®
• Metal hook and lacing eyelet for secure lacing
MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE
• Grade 2 nylon insole for trail hiking
• Molded nylon arch shank
• 2mm EVA insole for comfort and shock absorbtion
• Compression Molded EVA footframe provides cushioning
• 5mm sole lug depth
• Vibram® Chameleon 5 Sole / TC5+Rubber
Merrell:
Please return to the same design as the Chameleon Waterproof 2. That was the perfect low hiker and there was no need to change it!
The new version is far inferior in many ways - one of which is the toe molding, two is the tread pattern/ style, and three is the ugly colors.
Will you take special orders?
I would like a "new" Chamelelon 2 Waterproof/Goretex low hiker in olive drab and earth brown color.
Thanks!
Merrell customer-for-life
Merrell's Reply:
Thank you for this review and letting us know your feedback about the new Chameleon 5's compared to the later Chameleon Waterproof 2 style. Our Product Development team loves hearing customers input and feedback about the different styles, so we are going to let them know about this.