If there was a cross-training light hiking shoe category Merrell's waterproof and highly breathable Chameleon II Gore-Tex® XCR® would top the list. This highly versatile and agile shoe strikes a perfect balance between sleek and lightweight performance and waterproof durability. Unlike trail running shoes that often leave mesh panels exposed to abrasive rocks and sharp scree Merrell's Chameleon II Gore-Tex® XCR® uses breathable defense mesh portals surrounded by durable waterproof pigskin leather to facilitate vapor transfer in wet weather. Above the impact-absorbing Air Cushion® midsole is a contoured 4.5-mm. anatomical footbed backed by a supportive nylon 6.6 injection molded arch shank and a female-specific Q-Form™ triple density compression molded EVA frame. This is a great shoe for damp trail conditions but if you require something for arid adventures Merrell's Chameleon II Ventilator might be all the shoe you'll ever need on a day hike.