What Boots Does Bear Grylls Wear? Every Pair, Episode by Episode

By Mrarfarf

Bear wore Merrell for most of Man vs. Wild. The Chameleon is the one people recognize, and it turns up in more episodes than anything else on his feet. Cold and mountain episodes switch to heavier boots. A few desert and jungle episodes drop down to lighter approach shoes. Every pair is below, sorted by how often it appears, with the ones you can still buy marked.

Still buyable today

  1. Merrell Men's Chameleon Prime Stretch Waterproof Hiking Shoe · $144.95
  2. Merrell Men's Norsehund Omega Mid Waterproof Winter Boot Black 12 M US · $160.00

Every footwear item, episode by episode

ItemSeen inStatusPrice
Merrell Men's Chameleon Prime Stretch Waterproof Hiking ShoeMerrellRockies / "Pilot", Costa Rican Rain Forest, Moab Desert +12 moreS1E1 S1E2 S1E2 S1E4 S1E5 S1E6Available$144.95
ROCKY Prolight Waterproof Snake BootRockyGeorgian Republic, Fan vs Wild, Cape Wrath +3 moreS5E4 S5E5 S6E2 S6E3 S6E4 S6E5Resellers only 
La Sportiva Men's Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX, Silver/Black, 45 (La SportivaCanadian Rockies, IcelandS5E3 S7E2Resellers only 
Merrell Men's Norsehund Omega Mid Waterproof Winter Boot Black 12 MerrellIceland, ScotlandS2E2 S2E6Available$160.00
Merrell Men's Freewheel Chukka ShoeMerrellArizona Sky IslandsS6E1Resellers only 
Wellco Force BootWellcoExtreme DesertS5E6Unchecked 
La Sportiva Boulder X Approach Shoe - Men's Light Grey, 43.5La SportivaExtreme DesertS5E6Resellers only 
Magnum Elite Spider 8.0 Desert BootMagnumNorthern AustraliaS5E2Unchecked 
Merrell Men's Freewheel Lace ShoeMerrellWestern PacificS5E1Resellers only 
(name needs lookup)postUnchecked 
Merrell Norsehund Omega Mid Waterproof Walking Boots - AW16-10 - BMerrellFrench AlpsS1E3Resellers only 

Cannot see the item you are after?

Tell me the episode and what you spotted in the comments below. Screenshot the frame if you have one. I will go and identify it, then add it to this page and reply to you here. That is how most of what is on this site got identified in the first place.

Questions readers have asked

These are real questions left on this blog. Answers are filled in as each one is confirmed.

What boots does bear where in running wild s1ep3 with Channing Tatum?

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

What boots does Bear wear in episodes like s5e6?

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

What pant and boots does he wear in the episode with Channing Tatum?

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

What boots does Bear wear in the episode with Channing Tatum?

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

What shoes is bear where in the panama pacific island episode from season 4?

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

anyone know what type of shoes bear wears in the "Urban survivor" episode? thanks!

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

Does anyone know what boots he is wearing in the Dockers video? (Not the still photos, but the video)

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

What shoes is Bear wearing in the recent episode in the sahara? I know he was wearing his survival pants and shirt by crag hoppers, but was interested in anyone knew the brand of s

Answer still being confirmed. The episode pages linked above are the place to start.

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