Shoes

[Steeljack]

I'm finally planning to retire my dearly beloved and well- worn single pair of Nike Air shoes I've been wearing for 6.5 years.

I would like to replace my Nikes with a pair of Merrell Chameleon II shoes, so I would like to ask Merrell owners here re: their real-world experiences with this particular shoe brand as to durability, comfort and practicality.

Other brand suggestions are also welcome.

I don't want to waste my hard-earned 6K budget on a pair of lemons.

[chua_riwap]

I have a pair of original (about P3,800) Merrel shoes (but not he same model as you have mentioned), and I've been using it for more than 3 years now. Matibay siya, at magaang sa paa. Go for it, di ka magsisisi.

[miLes]

id go for new balance, have some friends who were not satisfied with merrel performance, anyway they're adventure racers and marathoners so baka ok naman

also look into northface shoes

[akuma]

nike pa rin for me... kung nag last ng 6.5 years ung nike mo, why buy other brands di ba... atleast subok mo na sya... IMHO...

[BoEinG_747]

..for a change ADIDAS for me

[docpete]

matibay ba yong bunker shoes?

[1D4LV]

merell is good. very durable. i have one original pair that i got for around 4200 4 years ago. used it for hikes, for casual wear...

hanggang ngayon buhay pa.... konting laba lang, still looks new.

northface is also ok, but kinda expensive than merells. but if you have a relative in vietnam, pabili ka na lang dun. its almost 60-70% cheaper. dun ata ang depot nun eh.

but let me tell you, merells and northface are on the heavy side ha? kung gusto mo comfort, the plain old chuck taylors will do... ;)

[creepy]

I'm finally planning to retire my dearly beloved and well- worn single pair of Nike Air shoes I've been wearing for 6.5 years.

I would like to replace my Nikes with a pair of Merrell Chameleon II shoes, so I would like to ask Merrell owners here re: their real-world experiences with this particular shoe brand as to durability, comfort and practicality.

Other brand suggestions are also welcome.

I don't want to waste my hard-earned 6K budget on a pair of lemons.

P6k?? Don't think the Merrells will cost that much.

I've had a pair of Merrell Chameleons for over a year. So far, I am very happy with them. Not only do they look different from other sneakers, they are quite comfortable. As for durability, I haven't worn them more than 1.5 years so hindi ko masabi pero hindi pa naman nasisira so far.

[kimpOy]

new balance din ang outdoor shoes ko...
been to pinatubo countless times at buo pa rin siya, nasira yung aglet (yung end ng shoelace) gusto ko na rin ngang palitan kaso ayaw masira naiinip na ako he..he

for casual walking super comfy ang old school K-Swiss ...

[ghosthunter]

I have a pair of Merrell shoe too... a hiking model. Over three years and a good number of local trips and abroad. Its even been to one of the ice & snow peaks in Switzerland. Comfy to wear all day long. Not that light but I want something with some weight since I do weigh a bit myself.

[Bogeyman]

I own a pair of mid-cut Merrell hikers. Though I'm a hardcore Adidas customer, the Merrells are one of the best pairs I got to own. Sobrang lambot tsaka magaan, like a pair of basketball sneakers.

As creepy said, you don't have to spend 6k just for a good pair of Merrells. Mine cost 3,500, and those were waterproof, mind you. Served me well through numerous typhoons and floods.

Gusto mo, tingin ka rin ng Oakleys sa Olympic Gold. Don't know how they perform though.

[qman]

di ko pa natry ang merrel pero me bago akong na try GOAL sneakers and the best to sakin so far around 2K sya

[miLes]

im surprised nike shoes lasts around 6 years, max life of nike shoes for me is around 3 years, guess it depends on your mileage

northface and merrel shoes are more on the heavy side since their design is more for trail use so you need all the support your feet can have, but if you're a long distance runner (15km or more) it'll be a big burdern maskina yung ounce difference sa weight, ive tried long distance running on nike, new balance, adidas and among the three new balance beats them all, most adventure racers swear by new balance din

although, Thumbie and crew of Team Merrel are regular first placers sa adventure racing ;) ....not sure if Thumbie uses merrel shoes though hehe

[wren]

i have a pair of merrell hiking shoes as well and they're great for that purpose, but for everyday casual use, i highly recommend the new balance 991/992. they are the most comfortable shoes i've owned and very durable. i also like the fact that they come in 5 different widths, perfect for my very wide feet.

[cutedoc]

kung hiking o walking shoes ok merrell for sports performance adidas

[Sheep]

how about sauconys ive got my first pair last year and still lovin it up to now.

[totoybato]

i am a shoe lover, i own several pair of adidas, reebok, nike (pinakamarami), BK,vans,new balance and one merell which is my favorite. isinasabak ko sa snow at sa putikan, kahit sa mainit na semento, masarap talaga isuot pero di ko alam na ganyan ang price nito sa atin. Kung pasok sa budget mo, di ka magsisi, okay yang brand na iyan.

[miLes]

*sheep - sauconys are good shoes too bad pinull out na dito, ive been looking for a pair kaso wala na ku makita

[aceshark]

kung hiking mag north face ka na lang.
running, ok ang nike free. parang wala ka na talaga suot, sobrang gaan lang. nakita nyo na ba guys yung adidas intelligence? nakita ko kasi sa mall, ganda. running shoes sya. tinanong ko saleslady magkano, 14,995 petot daw?! nasabi ko na lang, "mura lang pala e, may sukli pa yung 15k na 5 petot. pang-yosi din yun"... sabay layas.

[Steeljack]

Binili ko na, Chameleon II Mid waterproof 5200 pesos, tinesting ko sa farm, ok waterproof talaga, medyo heavy nga but bagay kasi sa trabaho ko.

Thanks for all the inputs.