I have recently returned from six months backpacking around Australia and before I went I bought what was the most expensive pair of shoes that I have ever bought- a pair of Merrel Chameleon Wrap Slam GTX walking shoes. Being new to this I had never bought a pair before and was baffled by the amount of choice that I had, however, after reading many reviews it appeared that generally Merrell came out as one of, if not the best in making walking/hiking shoes. It was for this reason that I decided to go with them and spend big just to get it right. I then managed to narrow it down to a few that I wanted, however, it was quite difficult to find anywhere ...  Read the complete review

I bought the Merrell Kick in Seal Gray well over a year ago to replace another pair of Merrell shoes which had gradually worn down after years of non-stop use. There is a good reason why I have bought yet another pair of Merrell shoes and am fairly confident that I will come back to buy yet more to replace my current pair. These shoes are not the most stylish or particularly fancy. They are not suitable for work or any formal wear and you will not be let into nice restaurants or fancy clubs wearing these. They are, however, extremely comfortable and unbelievably durable. Unlike any other shoes I have tried in the past, these shoes will not ...  Read the complete review

I purchased a pair of Merrell sandals to use during a two month trip travelling in West Africa. I was tied betwen buying from Teva or Merrell but overall Merrell was better. The sandals had straps around the back but they also had a toe post. I was surprised at just how comfortable the sandals were. They were perfect for travelling in and I barely even felt like I was wearing sandals. I paid 49.99 which was an absolute bargain considering all the use I got out of them during the two months that I wore them. Merrell does lots of sandals and shoes that are much more stylish than those sold by Teva and many other companies. Whilst being very ...  Read the complete review

I have had two pairs of merrell shoes in the past few years. The 1st pair of walking shoes were great - with the exception that they had a suede cover on them. I had no idea on the best way to clean them with the result that they perished after some very wet weather outings. The newer pairs though are much better. They used to have a reputation for being small sizes but the later models are slightly larger. The suede is gone and the overall feel of the walking shoe is much sturdier. The grips are excellent and have hardly worn (compared to my karimor boots which seem visibly wear down each time I go out in them!) On the other hand they are pretty heavy and tend to ...  Read the complete review