My first pair of Merrell Chameleon 2 shoes, lasted almost 3 years. This pair didn't make it a year before I had several holes in the sole of both shoes.

The shoe runs a bit wide, but is comfortable and the sole has fantastic grip on rocky terrain. For the price I paid for these shoes I would have liked to see the sole last a bit longer than one year with moderate use (weekends only.)The elastic shoe lace system worked great and makes the shoe easy to get in and out of.

I also have a pair of New Balance All Terrain 572 shoes and these shoes just offered more shoe for the money. The grip is fantastic and the shoes still look new, almost a year later. The New Balance shoes run a bit small so I would order a half size larger.

Overall, the Merrell Chameleon 3 is a very good shoe, but in my opinion the Merrell shoes are too expensive for what you get.