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Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker

Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker
$ 34.95

Score By Feature

Based on 4,467 ratings
Packaging
9.22
Customer service
8.90
Giftable
9.04
Satisfaction
9.25

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Product Description

It is made entirely of leather and textiles
It is imported
The sole of the shoe is rubber
It measures approximately 8 inches from the arch to the low-top
With hook and loop closures, your clothes are kept snug and secure
The upper of the shoe is suede and mesh
Footbeds that are removable with an eva foam base
Superior traction thanks to M Select GRIP on the outsole

Questions & Answers

Would you please let me know if it is waterproof?

There is no way they can be waterproof

These are hiking shoes, according to the label. How well do they perform on long runs and in everyday life?

I agree! Quite a bit of work has been done! They are very comfortable for my son and he uses them on a daily basis for school. It is great to have these shoes!

When would the big kid shoes turn into tie shoes? Are all sizes of the big kid shoes Velcro or do they change into tie shoes at some point?

Sadly, the Big Kid Size 1 is a lace up with a hook/loop to add additional umph.

The shoes fit my daughter well, but her arches are very high. Can they support those arches?

No idea, but I had high arches as a kid and my child is pretty skinny. I don't mean that he wears them, but these shoes look great. When a kid is that age, you can't ask for a sneaker that will last. So, they will grow out of them before the soles or any other part of these shoes wear out, as they do with so many of the other kids name brand sneakers.

Selected User Reviews For Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Sneaker

A favorite pair of shoes for my son Currently, he is on his third pair of shoes as the old ones have outgrown him
5/5

As a parent of a son who owned three pairs of these over the past five years, I am reviewing them he owns them. I can't tell you how much my kid loves these His newly replaced one has not been available for comment The year is Despite the fact that Merrell Trail Chasers have worn quite well, they have not failed the way so many reviewers have noticed. *)

It seems Merrell quality control is spotty, or my son has a really easy time breaking in shoes compared to his peers. Our son attends a school that makes it a priority to play outside every day (in New England), so his shoes definitely see a lot of rain, mud, and running around on grass, gravel, brick pavers, and our house's concrete and asphalt. My kids' velcro fastening strap on other brands of shoes has often worn out on other pairs associated with them from other brands as well. The Trail Chaser shoes get a lot of use and don't need to be particularly delicate or careful. Our hiking shoes have held up as I would expect from sturdy footwear. The first Merrell Trail Chaser shoes I purchased for my son were purchased in person at a Nordstrom store after his feet were I found them on Amazon and purchased his second pair of shoes in January 2019, after he outgrew his first pair (yet refused to wear any others). I bought the third pair of his shoes that he has today in January 2020. There has been a little change from the Amazon listing from The Merrell Trail Chaser Hiking Shoe (Little Kid/Big Kid), Gunsmoke/Orange, number 2, is designed for children. The 5 million US little kids are going to Men's and Women's Merrell Kids' Unisex M-L Sneakers, Trail Chaser, Gunsmoke/Orange, size 4, 4 each. There is hardly a difference between the old and the new style aside from what is probably just a change in product listing. We have the same color scheme of green (Gunsmoke) and orange for all three pairs and neither my son nor I can find any noticeable difference. Based on the photos of less satisfied consumers, it does appear that a greater majority of them are showing alternative color combinations. Is it possible to recommend Gunsmoke/Orange as a better option for anyone reading this who is concerned about quality?

I cannot describe the impact that these shoes have had on my child's life. It is really hard for me to get him to wear any other comfortable footwear. The speed of velcro is more appealing to him than the old type The tie laces are made of fashioned materials. His favorite thing about them is that they are weather-resistant so he can wear them even when it rains. The soles of my son's feet are always dry (except when he steps in a puddle so deep that water slowly seeps upward. )

I could recommend this particular style for other parents whose children would love this pair of Merrell Trail Chaser shoes My boots are a half-size larger in order to use thick winter socks with the Merrell Chameleon 7 Access Mid Waterproof Boot Big Kid 5 Black. The boots have been a great purchase for my son, too, but we've only had them for a few weeks. According to my perspective, if you like the looks of these shoes, it would be worth trying them, but make sure you buy from a seller who gives you a generous return policy in case you receive a pair like those in the.

Zion Barrett
Zion Barrett
| Feb 23, 2021
With TREAD, it's a great shoe for toddlers! I've finally found shoes that have tread on them! There was a time when I was frustrated with toddlers' athletic shoes that had no With all the loose gravel trails around here, we were worried that our 2year old would slip out from under him
5/5

With these shoes, I no longer have to worry. As he puts it, they are his "grippy shoes". He chooses them for everyday wear as well, which indicates that they are comfortable. It seems to be very well made and I am not worried they will not last. I was forced to put them through the wash because of an unfortunate potty training mishap and they did wash The only issue we have with these is that they are a little tough to put on, but the pull tab makes a big difference compared to others we have It is definitely necessary for me to help him get dressed since he can take them off all by himself.

Brody Waters
Brody Waters
| Feb 22, 2021
Shoes that are wide are a bit This is a great pair of shoes and I expect they will last longer than most of the other shoes I have purchased for my three-year-old The year is The age of
4/5

The width of the images, however, concerns me. I ordered them because they are labeled "wide" and that was the reason I ordered them. There is a need for wide shoes for my son. They seem to be wider than they should be, but I can't tell if that is because of the elastic no-tie part or if they are just too tight. A lot of the time I spend trying to put my kid's shoes on are due to the laces. Essentially, I believe the shoe is wide enough, but the laces make it difficult for a child to get his or her feet through the opening in the shoe and into the roomy.

Zoya Moran
Zoya Moran
| Aug 04, 2021
Despite their durability and comfort, these shoes look great
4/5

These shoes are from Merrell and they are great. The top of the shoe is falling apart where her foot slides into it, and the shoe is falling apart right where her foot is. Around her ankles, the fabrics are wearing through the shoe and it looks like she has worn these shoes every day for the past 10 months, not just for a month or two. As far as the sole and rest of the shoe are concerned, they are holding up well. Her favorite shoes still seem to last a long time, but I don't know how long they will last.

My daughter is hard on her shoes and picky. She has been wearing Walmart sneakers every month because I have been replacing them. There are absolutely no words to describe how much she loves them. Despite their durability and comfort, these shoes look great. They are great shoes made by Merrell, and this pair is no exception.

Zaria Ramirez
Zaria Ramirez
| Jun 28, 2021
I was able to get it on my son's foot, but it was too big for his It's nice to have shoes that look so good and are so well built
3/5

One of the problems is my son's feet are wide. I purchased these a size larger than his current size, but the shoe opening was too small for him to put his foot in. managed to put one shoe on but for the life of me I couldn't get the other one I had to return these since I was sizing up and expecting them to last a few months. You can probably wear them if your kid has a normal or narrow foot width, but they might be difficult to wear on really wide feet.

Sutton Whitaker
Sutton Whitaker
| Nov 30, 2020
His love for them is boundless! I have a bit of a shoe addiction when it comes to my kids
5/5

Brands such as Plae, Keen, and Merrell make up our portfolio. They all hold a special place in my heart for various My son is delighted with his first pair of Merrell shoes, and he has never worn anything like this before. There's a feeling you get every time you slip your heel into the shoe and hear that perfect fit noise and feel that perfect fit feeling. A trip to the shoe store (as if Mr. Rogers were there). The clothes fit my son just like that! Despite being a child, he is proud of his more mature looking sneakers and wears them regularly. For a while, we will probably stick with this particular pair of shoes, at least until he grows bored of them. One or two pairs of shoes are usually enough for us at any given time. Quality always wins! As far as quality goes, it's excellent, and I've already instructed my son to be gentle with the Velcro, and he has been.

Emerie Mora
Emerie Mora
| Feb 09, 2021
I love this shoe to hike in
5/5

A little girl I have bought these for. With our family, we hike in some of the state parks, and these shoes have proven to be excellent. She used to wear regular casual shoes before. Despite their durability, they were not able to hold up well on a hiking surface. Even on gravelly slopes, this treat helps her not slip. It is very helpful if you have children that enjoy dirt and rock. She has been using these casual shoes for hiking, so they last longer since the trails don't eat them up. As the laces are continuous, they act as an Depending on your child's foot size, you might have to pull on the tongue to make sure they can get their foot into the shoe. You can adjust the shoe's fit with the velcro, making it easier to adjust the tightness of the shoe.

Rosalie Booker
Rosalie Booker
| Feb 07, 2021

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