Cham Redux 1TRL Sneaker (Men)

I've been wearing Merrell Chameleon Stretch shoes for more than 20 years. They've been my absolute favorite go-to daily wear shoes. They're absolutely the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn... a comfy, snug, easy fit that makes it easy to forget you're wearing shoes. Yet enough support for daily activities and light hiking. I was excited to see this version of the shoe for the first time... I thought it would be similar the Chameleons that I bought and loved in the 2000's. I was surprised when first putting them on... they felt stiff and rigid in ways that I'd not recalled experiencing with prior Chameleons. But figured I just needed to get them fully broken in. I've been wearing them daily for more than a month now and they're still stiff, rigid, and unyielding. To say that I'm disappointed would be an understatement. If I could trade this pair for a pair of the current non-redux version of Chameleon 8 Stretch's, I would. Mind you, they're not *terrible* or *cruel* shoes. They're just not what I've so long appreciated and come to expect.