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agjwatson · 11-30-2006, 03:20 PM

Ok so this summer I got a new pair of merrel chamelion gore-tex Mids with a vibram sole.

These are without a doubt the most comfortable hiking boots I have ever owned and have excellent traction when dry.

That said, as soon as the sole gets the slightest bit wet, they get as slippery as a greased pig. This strikes me as rather odd since they are WATERPROOF! I mean if I were to step on a wet rock or step in some water and then on a rock my foot would go sliding all over.

Has anyone else had this problem with the vibram soles? Is there any way to fix the problem? I love these boots and wear them as my every day shoe, but I am going to sprain an ankle or worse.

11-30-2006, 03:20 PM	#1
agjwatson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6	Hiking boots Ok so this summer I got a new pair of merrel chamelion gore-tex Mids with a vibram sole. These are without a doubt the most comfortable hiking boots I have ever owned and have excellent traction when dry. That said, as soon as the sole gets the slightest bit wet, they get as slippery as a greased pig. This strikes me as rather odd since they are WATERPROOF! I mean if I were to step on a wet rock or step in some water and then on a rock my foot would go sliding all over. Has anyone else had this problem with the vibram soles? Is there any way to fix the problem? I love these boots and wear them as my every day shoe, but I am going to sprain an ankle or worse.