For the first time ever Merrell has a stand at Filex (the Fitness Industry Expo) and we are showing off our M-Connect range.

Barefoot Top Tips

There is nothing quite like walking barefoot in the grass on a beautiful spring day, except maybe wearing a pair of Merrell barefoot sandals.  The barefoot range of Merrell sandals gives you that same barefoot feeling with the added protection and traction of a thin Vibram ® sole.  One of our favorites for the season is the bright and beautiful Spirit Wrap
Or if you love to get your feet wet, we have some barefoot styles which are made to wade.  With quick-drying, water-friendly materials, you can connect with watery surfaces and still feel in control. 

If you happen to walk past one of The Athletes Foot stores this month you will see something very special in their window “The Merrell Barefoot Collection”. With over 140 of The Athletes Foot stores stocking Merrell barefoot not only will there be somewhere close to pick up a pair, but it also really reinforces that barefoot is taking off in Australia in a big way. As big fans of the advantages of going barefoot – we want to share the feeling!

Trail Run is an online publication dedicated to all things trail running. Its a great read and its free, so why not check it out at www.trailrunmag.com
The good guys at Trail Run tested out the Merrell Sonic Glove recently and have put together a pretty comprehensive review, here is just a little bit of it:

A big congratulations to Oliver Zambon, who has been awarded the Australian Ultra Runners Association “Rising Star” award for the best under 25 year old performer of 2011, for his efforts at Glasshouse Mountains (wearing Merrell Trail Gloves of course).

The fit of your shoe is a very important factor in the user experience.  We’ve had many people asking us what the best size is for Merrell Barefoot.  Should you buy your size, a size down, a size up?  To help with any questions, see below for your best bet.

Barefoot Running University’s Jason Robillard shared his thoughts on the new Merrell Trail Glove.  Let’s just say – we were honored!

In 1960 Abebe Bikila was a late addition to the Ethiopian Olympic team, set to run the marathon.  When he didn’t like the way his shoes fit before the race, he decided to scrap them and race barefoot, the way he had trained.  Two hours and fifteen minutes later, he was Olympic champion, the hero of a nation and the first big name in barefoot running.