Waterproof Hiking Boot for Kids - Merrell Chameleon 7 Mid with Alternative Closure Review

I was so excited to get these as a prime day deal but think they might be reproductions. The edges are frayed, glue is visible, there is no branding on the insole. My daughter has a pair of Merrels and I have compared them and she has no issues and there is a brand name on the insoles. We're going on a hike soon and he needs it or I'd be back.

They have a nice streamlined look and the lashes are very thin, light and strong. Everything if the materials seem new to me. Better, lighter, stronger. These are lightweight and durable shoes.

They are excellent as hiking shoes, durable, flexible and comfortable shoes. However, we were very disappointed that they didn't keep our feet dry! Completely soaked! I unfortunately find it unfair that they are advertised and labeled as waterproof when they are clearly not waterproof. I have contacted Walmart support and I hope they can find a good solution for us.

My 7 year old loves them. We bought them for hiking and he also used them for horseback riding. He says they are very comfortable and fit as expected.

I was looking for shoes without laces. This one was described as having an 'alternative closure', which to me meant the child didn't have to tie their shoelaces. I literally went back and ordered the same shoe twice due to an inaccurate description.

Bought these for our granddaughter when she plays with the neighbors kids on a sleepover weekend. She wears them in the stable, at the pond and through muddy puddles. I throw them in the wash and they are like new!

Bought them for a week long trip to Iceland. When I wore them for the first time, my child stepped into a deep puddle and got his socks wet! What a waste of money!

Not what I expected. Returned due to fit. My granddaughter had the same ones and they weren't very good for walking - they slipped over rocks and looked more like tennis shoes with big rubber toecaps.

My son says they are very comfortable straight away and have held up well for a week on long trails (10-15 miles) with no blisters on his feet.

Bought these for my son as they were listed as fully waterproof. His feet were still pretty wet the first time he used it (bought for vacation so hadn't used it before) - not exactly waterproof but obviously with the rear window closed.

I bought these for my 8 year old daughter whose arches collapsed. The shoe itself is great. Great quality, strength, great profile, durability but I didn't expect anything less from Merrell. Last weekend we climbed Jo's mountain and halfway through she started complaining about pain in her ankles. We think it was an arch support issue because it was both ankles so I would suggest if your child has flat feet and you actually hike with them, buy a good orthopedic insole and adjust your boot…

Bad quality, used. Now I buy shoes and clothes in stores and not at Walmart. Paid 50€ for it and it's not worth it. That's my review.

Bought for my daughter on a hike. Loved them, the durability was excellent, even got stuck in a few showers and their feet were never wet. Merrell is a great brand, prices were cheaper compared to Walmart!

Well I wanted to love these boots. I have children who are Boy Scouts and we do a lot of outdoor family activities. For life in PNW it was important that my children had "waterproof" walking shoes. We've tried many brands but always come back to Keen or Merrell as top contenders. Both with their weaknesses. The biggest downside has always been the price - something I could justify initially because when I started buying hiking boots for my kids 8 years ago (when my eldest was 4) they lasted at…

Great fit and my son loves them. Says these are his favorite shows he's ever had. Totally waterproof, tested many times in Chicago snow/mud.

Great shoes. Very convenient. Had to buy laceless shoelaces for my 6 year old daughter. For young children, consider buying Scottish soybeans.

Super cute but they were a huge disappointment. We bought these as walking shoes and unfortunately we went hiking today and when it started to rain a little they filled up Shoes easy with every drop of rain and soaked their feet and insoles. We didn't buy these for jumping in puddles but expected them to withstand light/medium rain on a hike. Nice boots if you only wear them in completely dry weather. Expect more from this brand :/

I bought this for my 8 year old daughter whose arch has fallen apart. The shoe itself is great. Great quality, strength, great profile, durability but I didn't expect anything less from Merrell. Last weekend we climbed Jo's mountain and halfway through she started complaining about pain in her ankles. We think it was an arch support issue because it was both ankles so I would suggest if your child has flat feet and you actually go hiking with them, buy a good orthotic and adjust your boot…

I bought each of my granddaughters 50 dollars a pair. Both pairs of shoes were clearly worn and dirty inside and out. Nowhere in the order was there any mention of using these shoes. I'm frustrated and angry because I would never buy used shoes for my grandkids, especially for $50. As I bought them for a hike I will try to wash them a few times and hope for the best. At the moment I've bought at least clothes and shoes from Revain. Please make sure they are new before buying or returning them.