Merrell Chameleon

Shoes designed and manufactured by Merrell, such as the Merrell Chameleon, cater for most outdoor sports and adventures and can even be worn on more leisurely pursuits such as just camping. They are available in a wide range of styles and designs that will always keep you looking good as well as giving you perfect wearing comfort, no matter what you are doing or where you are. The Merrell shoe collection features summer sandals and other ranges of footwear which can be just worn for regular day to day wearing.. For winter Merrell has snow boots that are designed to give maximum support in winter conditions. And in between these 2 extremes comes different ranges of trainers and walking shoes that are ideal for most terrains and give you maximum flexibility.

For Merrell it is the trainer style shoes that are by far their best selling models with the Merrell Chameleon range leading the way. Their trainers offer good grip, great support, much needed protection and of course extreme comfort qualities. There is pretty much a suitable shoe/trainer available for every conceivable pursuit you can think of.

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Merrell Chameleon

The Merrell Chameleon Arc For Women

What is very significant about the Merrell chameleon range is the fact Merrell does not use the same design for men’s and women’s versions. They actually manufacture the range so that they have a tailored gender specific fit. This is unlike many other manufacturers who just scale down a man’s version of a trainer to fit the smaller foot of a woman. The Merrell chameleon is perfect for men whereas the Merrell chameleon arc is perfect for women. The chameleon arc has a narrower fit to give better support, and a shorter length to suit the female foot. Both versions of the Merrell chameleon are available in trainer and mid boot styles. It has been said by many that they are possibly one of the most comfortable trainers available on the market today that also give the user maximum support and a near perfect traction.

It’s a known fact than most off road surfaces will chuck many different obstacles at the walker, so to combat this the Merrell chameleon has extra protection in the form of a protective rubber rand and toe bumper. And to ensure that the foot and ankle are always properly aligned there is a rigid instep stability arm. In case of slipping, Merrell also have come up with a solution. They use an innovative compression moulded EVA foot frame in the Merrell chameleon. This results in locking the heal of the wearing in place and in the same process ensuring the trainer has a longer lifespan.

So far you can see that a lot of thought and innovation has gone into the design of the Merrell chameleon. And there is even more to come! The materials used in the trainer have also not avoided close attention from the designers. The uppers of the Merrell chameleon are both lightweight and flexible. They protect the feet without adding any additional weight to the shoe. Some models of the chameleon even use GORE-TEX lining to give a 100% waterproof seal.

So the Merrell chameleon offers you a highly versatile trainer that can actually be worn anywhere and always giving the best performance. If you are going camping and you need some new footwear to add to your camping and outdoor equipment then the Merrell chameleon has to be a shoe that you place very high on your wish list.

The Merrell chameleon is designed specifically for the male foot. But Merrell have increased the chameleon range to include the Merrell chameleon Arc specifically designed for the female foot. These Arc shoes have a special construction using the Merrell Qform fit specifically used in female shoe designs. The Arc trainers are narrower than any standard walking shoes and hence offer the wearer a more comfortable and secure fit. They provide excellent support to the foot arches, as well as moulding well around the instep to try to reduce foot slippage. The end result is a superb trainer that offers great comfort and excellent support for both long and short hikes.

The chameleon arc is lightweight and supple. It is very durable due to the Nubuck leather panels that are used to build it. These panels have mesh windows for breath ability and ensure that the trainer remains lightweight. Along with a protective rand and toe bumper the Arc is both protective and ensured of a long lifespan. The sole is Vibram sticky rubber for exceptional fit and the whole bottom of the trainer is completed with the Merrell air cushion system for a shock absorber effect.

The Arc has also been developed upon and the range extends to an Arc mid boot. Here the boot has an additional protective cuff to give the ankle more protection. They are perhaps one of the most lightweight versions of a hiking boot out there on the market today. They may be a little too lightweight though for serious and tough pursuits. However these Arc boots are perfect for the female foot and are one of the best buys available. They are stylish, feminine and lightweight.

In our opinion the Merrell chameleon range has to be very high on anyone's wish list and will certainly enhance your camping and outdoor equipment.

But they are also perfect for just everyday wear such as going shopping. Giving the maximum use of their trainers, they give you great value for money and the robust designs ensure you receive a long lifespan. The Merrell intercept is a popular choice of trainer for casual wear and off road wear, but it is the Merrell chameleon that is the best selling shoe style ever manufactured by Merrell.

The Merrell chameleon has been designed for such activities as hiking, trekking, trail walking and even cross country running. The soles on these trainers are made out of durable vibram rubber which produces a very sticky rubber outsole. This will give the user maximum traction and longevity. The uppers of the Merrell chameleon are both lightweight and highly breathable that give the user excellent temperature control and moisture management. On the bottom of the trainer there is the Merrell air cushion that runs the full length of the shoe to give almost perfect cushioning on any tough and rough terrain.

Just like the Merrell chameleon the Arc is a very comfortable shoe to wear that is very supportive to the foot. The Arc will keep your feet both warm and dry in winter conditions, while keeping your feet cool in spring and autumn. Its debateable though whether the Gore-Tex lining may be a little too much for the heat of mid summer. But that does not mean they are still very good for summer weather. The Arc has a more feminine style as well compared to the Merrell chameleon and weigh about 1 pound 12 oz a pair.