Review on 👟 Boys' Merrell Trail Chaser Hiking Shoes: Ideal Sneaker-Style Footwear by Jamie Behm

. I am reviewing them mainly because my son has owned three separate pairs in the last four or five years. These are my child's favorite shoes. While its recently replaced 1-year-old Merrell Trail Chasers have definitely worn out, they haven't broken down in the way many reviewers have experienced. I'm uploading photos of our second pair, replaced a year and 12 days after purchase and worn almost every day throughout the school year (except rain boot and sandal weather days). Merrell's quality control must be uneven or my son is surprisingly easy on his shoes compared to other kids. We send him to a school where daily outdoor play is preferred (in New England). So his shoes definitely get a healthy dose of wet weather, mud, and walking on grass, gravel, and brick pavers, as well as concrete and asphalt around our house. I can say that both my kids have worn the Velcro on *other* pairs of shoes from other brands on occasion. I don't think we take any special care or delicacy with Trail Chaser shoes. :) Ours held up as I would expect from a durable hiking shoe. Personally, I bought my first pair of Nordstrom Merrell Trail Chaser shoes after measuring my son's feet. Because he outgrew them (but refused to wear others), I found them at Revain and bought his second pair in January 2019. In January 2020 I bought his third and current pair. The Revain listing has changed slightly from: Merrell Trail Chaser Hiking Shoes (Small/Big Kid), Gunsmoke/Orange, US$2.5M, Little Kidto: Merrell Kids Unisex M-Trail Chaser, Gunsmoke/Orange, US$4.5M Big Kid's probably just a change in the product listing. We had the same color combination of Army Green (Powder Smoke) and Orange for all three pairs and neither my son nor I can tell any visual difference between the old and new pair. Indeed, judging by the photos of less satisfied consumers, it is clear that most of them show changing color combinations. Perhaps the Gunsmoke/Orange combo would be a better choice for those reading this with quality in mind? My child's passionate love for these shoes is the best review I can give. I have a hard time getting him to wear other casual shoes. He likes the speed of Velcro rather than old-fashioned laces. He likes that they are weatherproof so he can wear them even on rainy days. My son says his feet stay dry (unless he steps in a puddle so deep it fills with water from the top). same kid: Merrell Chameleon 7 Access Mid Waterproof Boot Big Kid 5 Black I bought the boots half a size bigger so I can wear thick winter socks. My son was also happy with the boots but we only had them a few weeks ago. From my point of view it is worth trying on these boots, if you like the look of these boots but make sure you buy from the seller. with a generous return policy if you receive a pair like those featured in other reviews. I will continue to buy these until my son outgrows the largest size (or eventually decides he likes something else!). For other parents whose kids love these Merrell Trail Chaser shoes, I would recommend this particular style of boot that might fit the same child: Merrell Chameleon 7 Access Mid Waterproof Boot Big Kid 5 Black I bought the boots a half size larger to to take the thickness into account. winter socks. My son was also happy with the boots but we only had them a few weeks ago. From my point of view it is worth trying on these boots, if you like the look of these boots but make sure you buy from the seller. with a generous return policy if you receive a pair like those featured in other reviews. I will keep buying these until my son outgrows the largest size (or eventually decides he likes something else!) To other parents whose kids love these Merrell Trail Chaser shoes I would recommend this particular style of boot, which might fit the same kid: Merrell Chameleon 7 Access Mid Waterproof Boot Big Kid 5 Black I bought the boots half a size larger to account for the thickness. winter socks. My son was also happy with the boots but we only had them a few weeks ago. From my point of view it is worth trying on these boots, if you like the look of these boots but make sure you buy from the seller. with a generous return policy if you receive a pair like those featured in other reviews. I will keep buying these until my son outgrows the largest size (or finally decides he likes something else!) Merrell Chameleon 7 Access Mid Waterproof Boot Big Kid 5 Black I bought the boots a half size larger so they would wear thick winter socks. My son was also happy with the boots but we only had them a few weeks ago. In my view these boots are worth trying on if you like the look of these boots but make sure you buy from the seller. with a generous return period, when you receive a pair like the one shown in other reviews. I will keep buying these until my son outgrows the largest size (or finally decides he likes something else!). Merrell Chameleon 7 Access Mid Waterproof Boot Big Kid 5 Black I bought the boots a half size up so they can take thick winter socks. My son was also happy with the boots but we only had them a few weeks ago. In my view these boots are worth trying on if you like the look of these boots but make sure you buy from the seller. with a generous return policy if you receive a pair like those featured in other reviews. 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