I'm finally planning to retire my dearly beloved and well- worn single pair of Nike Air shoes I've been wearing for 6.5 years.

I would like to replace my Nikes with a pair of Merrell Chameleon II shoes, so I would like to ask Merrell owners here re: their real-world experiences with this particular shoe brand as to durability, comfort and practicality.

Other brand suggestions are also welcome.

I don't want to waste my hard-earned 6K budget on a pair of lemons.