I was pretty faithful to Merrell until I tried this shoe on and it just seems to fit better all around. And since it feels just as light and versatile as the Merrell Chameleon, I thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did. It is now my 'go to' shoe for hiking, backpacking, and even casual weekend use. Like the other comment, I really hope they don't decide to redesign or discontinue this shoe anytime soon.