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Merrell Trail Chaser Hiking Shoe
Last Updated: April 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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/10
Total Reviews
488
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72
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For Kids
119shoes, loves, kid, school, shoe
+93%
-7%
" ... Got these for a kid who was constantly shredding his sneakers. ... Lasting very nicely and a great investment for hard-wearing kids - even to school. ... "
" ... My kids loved and fit perfect for them 9 years and 4 years old ... "
" ... My kids get an entire school year out of them before we switch to Merrell sandals for the summer. ... "
" ... Easy for my son to put on by himself. ... "
" ... My son uses these daily as school shoes. ... They are also very cute and wearable with almost any outfit for school. ... "
" ... my grandson loved them. ... "
" ... This my daughter's second pair of this style of Merrells. ... "
" ... My kids are hard on shoes and these have held up well so far ... "
Comfort
103wear, shoe, velcro, worn, wears
+69%
-31%
" ... He's only worn them to school every day and in four months they've almost reached their life limit. ... "
" ... He liked them and is already wearing them for school ... "
" ... They fit him perfectly, he liked them very much, he thought they were pretty cool. ... "
" ... We went to Joshua tree and he was amazed by the fact that he was not slipping on the rocks! ... "
" ... No blisters and stayed strapped and Tight The Who hike. ... "
" ... He wears them every day. ... "
" ... He used them to hike his first 4K footer in NH and said they were super comfortable. ... "
" ... Light weight and comfortable. ... "
Build Quality
92shoes, velcro, apart, wear, strap
+51%
-49%
" ... and they look durable. ... "
" ... Seem very durable for any kid. ... "
" ... They look great on my son and appear to be durable. ... "
" ... Solid shoes that hold up well. ... "
" ... They're sturdy, but breathable and lightweight. ... "
" ... This is a well made shoe. ... "
" ... Merrell always holds up really well, including the Velcro strap. ... "
" ... These are great, super sturdy shoes . ... My son is really tough on shoes and these are clearly built to last. ... "
Fit
73velcro, shoe, shoes, sole, merrell
+68%
-32%
" ... they looked comfy, fit my son well, and seemed well-designed. ... Plus, they fit his uniform specs. ... "
" ... Great quality and great fit! ... "
" ... Fit and condition were good. ... "
" ... I wear a women's size 5, which is terribly hard to find, and these kids 2.5 fit great. ... "
" ... This Merrell trail chaser shoe has taken a beating and holds up nicely! ... "
" ... They fit as expected. ... "
" ... Easy on and off with the Velcro. ... "
" ... Good grip and fit. ... "
For Travel
34shoes, backpacking, year old son, shoe, trail
+94%
-6%
" ... perfect for some hiking!!! ... "
" ... My daughter loves these and they have held up great after miles of hiking and everyday use. ... "
" ... Got these for my daughter for her first Girl Scout Camping trip, fit perfectly. ... "
" ... My 6 year old had no trouble hiking trails and climbing over rocks! ... "
" ... We're excited to go hiking in these comfortable shoes. ... "
" ... It's supposed to be waterproof, which is why we ordered it, to do some winter hiking. ... "
" ... After watching my 4 year old son slip on rocks and lose traction while hiking, I decided to get him some proper hiking shoes. ... We went hiking again on the same trail and the difference was night and day. ... "
" ... They were her favorite shoes through 8 weeks of summer nature camps and a few backpacking trips, through rain, mud, and everything else that she got into. ... We're looking forward to some backpacking this summer also, and many more nature camps. ... "
Product Reliability
28month, lasted, last, shoes, year old
+61%
-39%
" ... These are working perfectly. ... "
" ... It’s been 5 month so far. ... "
" ... He's used them for a few months now, and they look as new as they looked on the first day. ... "
" ... Got these for my son several months ago and they're great. ... "
" ... Merrell never fails. ... "
" ... I have had one for myself which it managed to stay in good condition for years, literally years! ... "
" ... They have lasted a few months and still in great shape. ... "
" ... However, we're a month in and these have held up wonderfully. ... "
Band
26strap, shoe, straps, shoes, fell apart
+15%
-85%
" ... The stitching on the inside of the strap was broken on arrival. ... "
" ... Shoes fell apart after 4 months. ... "
" ... The plastic grommet is narrow, and it peels the velcro off of the closure strap at the top of the shoe. ... The rest of the shoe is fine, but the whole shoe is now useless because the velcro closure is ruined. ... "
" ... Wore twice and lace broke. ... "
" ... The Velcro strap is almost completely separated and holes have formed. ... "
" ... After three days of use the whole shoe fell apart! ... "
" ... In addition, one of the rubber treads on the bottom of the shoe ripped off after a few days of wearing. ... "
" ... As of 11/22/17, I see the velcro strap is extremely frayed, and the actual stitching on one has already coming out. ... "
Design
19looking, durable, still look, shoes, looks
+89%
-11%
" ... Fits as expected, looks great. ... "
" ... and they look durable. ... "
" ... And they look pretty cool, too. ... "
" ... Great looking shoes too. ... "
" ... Great look, durable, good buy! ... "
" ... Looks like a little man ... "
" ... My son likes the way these look and feel. ... "
" ... Great look too. ... "
Price
16shoes, worth, quality, money, good quality
+75%
-25%
" ... Worth the price and true to size. ... "
" ... My son really likes them and I like the price. ... "
" ... Great shoes at an affordable price. ... Worth every penny and highly recommended! ... "
" ... It is worth spending the extra money to get quality footwear. ... "
" ... Worth every cent for 7-year-old boy who runs all over the neighborhood. ... "
" ... I think these are good quality shoes for the price. ... "
" ... Good quality for the price ... "
" ... These were awesome for the price. ... "
For Running
12shoes, running, son, hiking, shoe
+92%
-8%
" ... They're sturdy and stand up to lots of recess, hiking, and running around, and my son thinks they're more comfortable than any tennis shoe we've tried. ... "
" ... Worth a tad more if you are running through cheap soles like we were. ... "
" ... Great for days we are running late! ... "
" ... I bought three sets of these shoes for my kids to wear when hiking or exercising. ... "
" ... My son wears them for gym, hiking, biking and everyday use. ... "
" ... They seem to run a little bigger than my sons Nike’s. ... "
" ... We are a hiking family so I wanted some good shoes for my son but also something he could run around in easily (not into the heavy boots). ... "
" ... Great running shoes for my 5 1/2 year old in fun run training season! ... "
Color
11nice, bought, different, colors, blue
+100%
" ... His favorite color is orange so that's another reason we bought these. ... "
" ... Color is as pictured. ... "
" ... The color is a nice grey with blue. ... "
" ... The color is exactly like the pictures ... "
" ... Bought these for my daughter who is 7 yrs old, she really liked the colors but most of all wearing them. ... "
" ... It's nice to have a non-pink choice of sneaker (she asked for blue sneakers), and this blue is vibrant. ... "
" ... we bought the next size up in a different color. ... "
" ... No problems with the the color inserts on the soles coming out as stated in another review. ... "
Size
11size, fit, youth, smaller, shoes
+91%
-9%
" ... Worth the price and true to size. ... "
" ... Fits true to size. ... "
" ... They fit true to size! ... "
" ... They run true to size. ... "
" ... it is lightweight. ... "
" ... Bought these in blue, size 11 toddler and they fit well. ... "
" ... Bought a size 4 which they were true to size. ... "
" ... May buy again in bigger size. ... "
Delivery
9delivery, arrived, product, described, days
+67%
-33%
" ... Fast delivery and product as described ... "
" ... Good Quauity and Fast delivery ... "
" ... Delivered in time. ... "
" ... Arrived two days after bought on-line. ... "
" ... Arrived just as described! ... "
Returns
8window, replaced, amazon, shoes, get
+25%
-75%
" ... Not as advertised and is difficult to return. ... "
" ... returned to big ... "
" ... I will be sending these back!!! ... "
" ... Going to attempt to return or get it replaced. ... "
" ... I feel they should be replaced or that I should be given a refund, but the return window expired on 11/18/17. ... "
" ... I waited too long to return the product (Amazon only offers 30 day returns now). ... "
Ease of Use
6put, son, rain
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to put on, great in rain snow and sunshine. ... "
" ... Easy to get on and off. ... "
" ... And they're super easy to put on. ... "
" ... Easy for him to put on, and like a sneaker! ... "
" ... Easy for my son to put on by himself. ... "
Water Resistance
5waterproof, rain, hiking, winter, put
+80%
-20%
" ... They were her favorite shoes through 8 weeks of summer nature camps and a few backpacking trips, through rain, mud, and everything else that she got into. ... "
" ... It's supposed to be waterproof, which is why we ordered it, to do some winter hiking. ... "
" ... Easy to put on, great in rain snow and sunshine. ... "
" ... I love Merrell Water proof shoes but I can't get the little kid's sizing right. ... "
Marketplace
4product, fast, 17, 10
+75%
-25%
" ... Got it on sale for $8.99! ... "
" ... The color is exactly like the pictures ... "
Cleaning
4show, dirty, shoes, shoe, plus
+75%
-25%
" ... Great durable shoe, doesn’t show a lot of dirt. ... "
" ... They have been through sand, dirt, and mud, and still look good. ... "
" ... They last a long time and are great for trail hikes and getting dirty. ... Easily washed in the laundry to clean up all the remains of fun! ... "
Storage
4roomy, ordered, fit, toe, size
+100%
" ... Bought these in blue, size 11 toddler and they fit well. ... "
" ... Sturdy, easy on, roomy fit. ... "
" ... Now time to buy bigger sizes and we're going with same style. ... "
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