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Merrell Chameleon Hiking Shoes
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Merrell Chameleon Hiking Shoes

by Merrell

A lightweight hiking shoe from Merrell's Chameleon line, worn for years of regular use before wearing out.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor reports wearing out a pair of Chameleons only after several years of use, though noted they'd get smelly with extended wear.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as March 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I wore out my Chameleons but it took a few years. My only complaint was that they would stink with any extended wear from my feet sweating in them.

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