Women's Merrell Chameleon Arc 2 Mid WP

I tend to buy shoes a half size larger due to needing to insert a custom orthotic. This shoe seemed a little bit smaller than I would have expected. I need a shoe that keeps my foot rigid in place inside it. This boot does just that. There is very little toe wiggle room inside the shoe, which made being outside in snow uncomfortable. The waterproof feature held up to snow conditions where I had to remain standing in snow for 4+ hours. I broke the shoes in over a week long period and therefore did not have the discomfort that others spoke of. The boot is comfortable enough that I am continuing to wear it around for errands. I recommend socks that go up past the boot height to avoid discomfort on your leg from the padding of the boot. Overall I recommend this boot, especially if you need shoes that hold your foot in place for the correct placement of your orthotic to be in effect.

I bought these two years ago for a trip to Utah and Arizona for daylong hikes. They were great. We logged about 8 miles per day in canyons and Arches (sandy trails). I love Merrells, especially the Chameleon style (the Siren doesn't fit me at all and I am sticking this one). I recommend these highly and would buy another pair when mine wear out (they hold up well as far as workmanship).

I ordered these boots to replace my ancient, heavy leather hiking boots with a vibram sole that most recently I used during snow storms for getting around walking the dog or shoveling. These Merrell boots are the best - comfortable right out of the box, excellent traction and very light. I could not be more pleased with this purchase. Fit is true to size.