Merrell Walking Gear

Here at Walking.org we have long been fans of Merrell shoes. Merrell are an outdoor performance specialist and have a great selection of high quality shoes specifically designed to make light work of the trail, and provide excellent support for comfort on long hikes in the Great British countryside.

The Merrell fit is highly regarded, providing designs tailored for both male and female feet, to ensure that there is no slippage and the feet stay perfectly supported, even in the most demanding environments. Providing a shoe for all occasions, no matter where you decide to walk, you will be assured of great support, exquisite grip and above all, exceptional comfort for all of your outdoor adventures. With such a wide choice of styles on offer, we have put together a Walking.org guide to Merrell shoes, to help you choose the best model to suit your walking and hiking requirements.

Merrell Shoes

The Merrell shoes range is extensive, covering all terrain and all climates. Whether you need protection on exposed peaks, or comfortable footwear to wear for your walk to work, Merrell have your feet at the forefront of their minds.

As the National Health Service encourages people to increase the distance spent walking each day and give long term health a boost, Merrell provide the footwear to enable you to do so in comfort. Highly supportive and well cushioned shoes ensure that fitness walkers get the correct balance of grip, support and cushioning for hard urban terrain. The Merrell Sprint is a welcome addition to the Merrell walking shoes range. Combining the technology from their walking trainers, the Sprint is a godsend to urban walkers looking for the snug Merrell fit but a tread better suited to abrasive urban surfaces. For cross country runners, walkers and hikers, the Vibram sticky rubber compound outsoles ensure that no matter what the weather, and where you walk, traction is never going to a problem.

However after the day is done, to help the feet relax there are Merrell Jungle Mocs. The Mocs are perfect for after sports, to give the feet a chance to rest and recover. As casual slippers for the home and garden, they offer comfort, grip and style perfect, and are great for casual wear and much needed R&R. The moccasin style offers pure comfort, however they wouldn’t be Merrells without a rugged tread, great arch support and an anatomically moulded design. They are sure to keep you on the feet and in total comfort in the home, garden and for less strenuous walking.

Merrell Walking

When it comes to walking and hiking, Merrell are in their element. Born and bred in Vermont, they are situated in one of the most beautiful worldwide locations for walking. Inspired by the beautiful scenery in the summer, the New England colourful autumns provide the inspiration for their colour schemes. It also provides them with full seasonal variations to ensure their shoes get thoroughly tested in the in the heat of the summer, the wet weather in spring and autumn and the cold of the New England winter.

The Merrell walking range features rugged tread patterns and Vibram rubber to give maximum bite in snow and ice, and makes for excellent traction in the wet. For baked summer trails the Merrell Air Cushion takes the sting out of a heavy foot strike and cushions shockwaves. The uppers are light and breathable, providing warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer, whilst Gore-Tex fabric keeps the feet perfectly protected from the wind and rain. Gore-Tex gaskets form an impermeable seal, so that even streams will not stop you from taking the scenic route.

Most of the Merrell walking boot designs are based on Merrell trainers. Such is the comfort and support offered that all Merrell thought needed to be done was to provide an additional cuff for ankle protection. Simplistic yet effective, Merrell walking boots are incredibly lightweight, highly protective and help to maintain a good pace to keep you light on your feet, and keep the muscles fresher for longer.

Merrell walking means all seasons exercise from sandals for the height of the summer to winter snow boots, so whenever you walk and wherever you go, there is a shoe to help you walk in comfort.

Merrell Sandals

For many hardened walkers, the summer is not a favourite time to get out into the countryside, requiring greater stamina to keep going through the heat. The trails get busier, the countryside fills up with holidaymakers, and the peace and tranquillity is often broken. However to help you keep cool, calm and collected, Merrell sandals should be the first choice for footwear. The best shoes to keep the feet cool and allow the air to get to the toes, Merrell sandals offer a robust hard wearing design to keep the feet perfectly cushioned, supported and well protected. Constructed from highly durable pig-suede and nubuck leather, they are designed to last, and make all light summer hiking a breeze.

Traction is assured with sticky Vibram rubber outsoles, and innovative cross-terrain tread patterns give the maximum grip. The feet are kept secure and perfectly aligned thanks to anatomically moulded footbeds, with great arch support and cushioning for the forefoot and heel. The low profile sole includes a Merrell Air cushion for shock absorption and rigid arch shanks help to keep the sandals stable.

If you prefer to reduce your walking adventures in summer and take to the cooling water, the Merrell Waterpro offers the most flexibility for the feet. The design has been developed for exceptional underwater grip, and is suitable for the both the sea and fresh water. However the shoes function equally well as summer walking sandals, being great for getting you to and from the water in comfort. Quick drying uppers, razor sipped soles, and sticky rubber lugs give great traction wherever your summer adventure takes you.

Merrell Trainers

The trainer is the heart and soul of Merrell shoes. For a brand which prides itself on comfort and flexibility, it is no surprise that Merrell trainers are the basis for so many of their outdoor range. The ever popular Merrell Chameleon is now in its third generation as a trainer, constantly being fine tuned to get the maximum off-road performance. So popular was the style, that mid-boots and hiking sandals were soon added to the range. The ever popular Merrell Moab has a mid-boot version, offering the same features which have made it such a popular all round trainer.

It is not the men’s Merrell range alone which has brought such flexible designs. In the women’s Merrell collection, Merrell Siren trainers have seen some evolution. Merrell chose to add femininity to their designs, and have steered away from unisex one size fits all construction. The female specific last used for construction of the women’s range ensures the perfect fit for the female foot. Narrower in the heel, and shorter in the toe, they offer an exceptionally good fit, and eliminate the sliding which many women suffer in unisex walking shoes. So popular was the styling for the Siren, that the same designs have been incorporated into an all purpose walking sandal version.

However there is one Merrell trainer which has remained in its original form and that is the Merrell Intercept. In making the Intercept, Merrell have produced a truly awesome multi-sport shoe. For cross country walking and moving at a faster pace the speed sole and lightweight design helps to increase the speed, especially on difficult terrain. When a shoe performs so well across such a wide range of surfaces, there is no need to convert it into a mid-boot.

Merrell Socks and Accessories

Merrell shoes offer a snug fit with soft linings for instant comfort. Removable sockliners help to keep the feet fresh, and anti-microbial treatments prevent foot odour from becoming a problem, however for the maximum comfort Merrell have designed their own range of walking socks. Designed to complement the fit of Merrell shoes, their walking socks are equally Hi-Tec. To add even greater shock absorption, Merrell socks are constructed with padding on the ball and the heel. Soft merino wool cushioning has been anatomically mapped into the soles, giving greater cushioning on the ball and the heel, with reinforcements for a long lifespan. Taking up very little volume, they feel lightweight on the feet and allow air to pass through to keep the feet cool, promoting the wicking of moisture away from the foot and out of the shoes.

The appropriately named Merrell EWE technology combines soft dew wool with synthetics to maximise comfort and dryness and give a foot hugging design. Modern fibres keep the socks breathing whilst increasing the lifespan and improving performance. Nylon, Lycra, Polypropylene and wool are blended for maximum comfort, support and cushioning. Merrell socks compliment Merrell footwear to ensure the perfect environment for the feet is maintained for a comfortable day on the feet.

Merrell Clothing

As active proponents of a healthy outdoor lifestyle, Merrell cater for all outdoor pursuits. Having ensured comfort and support for the feet of walkers and hikers, it was a natural progression to extend their range to Merrell clothing. Just as Merrell Gore-Tex fabrics protect the feet, Merrell lightweight waterproof clothing keeps the body at the right temperature, and well protected from the elements. Designed to be thrown in a pack and emerge looking good, Merrell walking and hiking gear is perfect for a quick change when the heavens open or a storm kicks up. Constructed from quick drying fabrics, the clothing is lightweight and warm, and will not leave you feeling restricted. Perfectly breathable, they help to wick away moisture from the body to keep you dry and comfortable. From base camp to the pub for a celebratory post walk pint, Merrell provide the full range of stylish outdoor clothing to keep you walking in style and relaxing in comfort.

Whilst the heat of the summer has walkers and hikers heading for the shade, it’s a great time to be looking for bargains. The summer is a great time to pick up cheap Merrell shoes from the end of line clearance sales. Due to the level of innovation at Merrell, models are changed each year and the previous season’s model and styles are cleared to make way for the new technology. If you are looking for a late summer pair of sandals, or walking boots for the autumn there are great bargains to be had. Look out for Merrell shoes on sale and you could make a considerable saving on your footwear for the autumn and winter.

Merrell Boots

As the nights get longer and the days get shorter, the autumn offers some of the best walking experiences you will find. Walking in the British countryside as greens turn to red is a pleasure, and a delight for the senses. Cooler temperatures make walking and hiking more invigorating, especially refreshing after the draining heat of summer.

When summer draws to a close its time to think about your winter footwear to give the extra degree of protection and warmth to see you through to the spring. Merrell walking trainers such as the Moab, Chameleon and Siren function well throughout the year. Due to great year round performance and highly popular designs, Merrell have simply added a protective cuff to keep the same sleek and stylish looks. Lightweight and flexible, Merrell mid boots allow you to maintain pace even in difficult terrain, and help to keep foot fatigue at bay.

Merrell boots are strong, hard wearing and protective and are designed to cover all terrain in all conditions. Featuring Gore-Tex linings and gaskets, they offer a totally waterproof seal and total protection from the weather. The lightweight uppers are cool in summer and insulating in winter, remaining perfectly breathable to allowing the feet to breathe and stay cool when the going gets more strenuous.

Designed from the highly comfortable trainer range, the uppers are soft and flexible on the feet for a comfortable fit straight out of the box, with minimal breaking in time. They give a great balance of flexibility and support for tacking varied terrain with ease, and Merrell Gore Tex technology helps to maintain the right environment for your feet, keeping them dry and comfortable even after full immersion.

No matter where you prefer to walk, and what terrain you need to traverse, the Merrell walking range offers the walker, hiker and outdoor enthusiast the widest possible choice of performance footwear with comfort, style and long lasting durability to boot!