| The Chameleon is able to change to perfectly | | | | The padded gusset tongue creates a waterproof |
| match its surroundings, blending in and adapting to | | | | seal with the Gore-Tex to prevent any liquid or |
| whatever Mother Nature presents, and there has | | | | dirt from entering the shoe and a protective |
| never been a more appropriately name for a | | | | rubber toe bumper adds more durability to keep |
| Merrell outdoor shoe. The earthy colours give the | | | | the toes well protected, whilst preventing abrasion |
| hiking and walking shoes an element of | | | | to the shoes. |
| camouflage however it is grip where the Merrell | | | | Naturally not everything can be on display, and |
| Chameleon is highly adaptable. It is designed to | | | | inside the shoes, out of sight, lays an anatomically |
| cope with whatever you are likely to come | | | | moulded footbed to provide support and |
| across, and is one of the most versatile models | | | | cushioning, with a low profile design to keep the |
| from the entire Merrell shoes range. | | | | feet sitting low for increased stability. The insole |
| Now in their third generation, these Merrell | | | | has an Aegis anti-microbial treatment to help |
| Gore-Tex trainers see improvements year on | | | | prevent odour, whilst the Gore-Tex gasket |
| year, improving on an already impressive design. | | | | makes the shoes perfectly waterproof without |
| The latest incarnation incorporates the latest | | | | decreasing breathability; preventing water from |
| technological advances to improve comfort, | | | | entering whilst allowing steam to escape. |
| support, grip, and durability. The Merrell Chameleon | | | | The Chameleon is arguably the most attractive |
| 3 wears its heart on its sleeve, and shows its | | | | from the Merrell Gore-Tex trainers range, and is |
| technical ability on the outside of the shoes. Whilst | | | | available in two main styles: The Chameleon |
| many shoes hide away their performance | | | | Gore-Tex Ventilator GTX maximises breathability |
| features, the Chameleon celebrates them. | | | | and the Chameleon Evo GoreTex XCR offers a |
| Most striking is the outsole with a TC5 Vibram | | | | more classic walking shoe style, naturally with a |
| sticky rubber tread with 4mm lugs for excellent | | | | Merrell twist. The shoes give you the confidence |
| traction. It moulds around the underside of the | | | | to take even tricky terrain at a brisk pace, and |
| foot running seamlessly from the heel into the | | | | the Merrell Gore-Tex lining means that you can |
| instep stability arm offering excellent support and | | | | cross streams without getting your socks soaking |
| rigidity, whilst doubling up as a protective element | | | | wet. |
| for both shoe and foot. The mesh construction is | | | | There are other notable Merrell trainers which |
| visible through windows in the suede and leather | | | | utilise Gore-Tex technology such as the Intercept |
| uppers to maximise breathability without | | | | and the Moab, however for a robust, highly |
| compromising protection and durability. Whilst | | | | supportive, multi-surface hiking shoe it is the best |
| certainly a style element, this is secondary, as | | | | of the bunch, with Black, Brown sand Gun smoke |
| form is guided by function rather than fashion. | | | | being by far the most popular colour schemes. |