Gear
The 10 Essentials for Hiking
By: Monika Szumski It’s the end of weekend and you’re preparing yourself for the work week ahead. But your mind … Read More
Merrell Launches Most Sustainable Trail Runner to Date
ROCKFORD, Mich. (July 23, 2019) – Merrell, the brand that exists to give you all you really need to discover … Read More
Trail Glove 5: Runner’s World’s Favorite Shoe Ever Tested
“This shoe is my all time favorite shoe I have ever tested. The first night I ran in them I felt like I was running on a cloud. The wider width in the forefoot gave my wide feet so much room, and the material of the shoe was movable and breathable.”
Winter Gear Guide: Ambassadors Ryan & Lindsay Atkins
Winter can be cold (for lots of climates) so here are a few of my top gear selections from Merrell to make getting outside this season a little more comfortable, safe, and enjoyable.
Gear Junkie Announces Thermo Rogue As a Top Gear Pick of 2018
Mike Chambers and Jason Antin used the Thermo Rogue to hike 103 miles across Greenland’s burly Arctic Circle Trail — in winter!
Ambassador Nicole Brown’s Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you’re a casual outdoorsman or you’re ready to get into the thick of it, here are a few items that should be on your wish list this season.
Gridway Wins Best in Show at Outdoor Retailer November 2018 Show
“Recycled and recyclable products were a big focus of this show, and Merrell delivered with its Gridway Collection…Exclusive to Merrell … Read More
Merrell Launches its Most Sustainable Collection to Date
“We know we’re not going to single-handedly save the planet. But when your passion and your business is getting people … Read More
20 Years of Jungle Moc
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Jungle Moc, we sat down with Clark Matis, Merrell co-founder and designer of the original Jungle Moc and the newly redesigned Jungle Moc XX.
The Agility Synthesis Flex Named a Top Trail Shoe for Fall by Competitor
Our top fall trail runner, the Agility Synthesis Flex, was named one of Competitor’s top choices for fall. One of … Read More
This is One of Active.com’s Favorite Trail Shoes Ever
Thanks to our friends at Active.com for sharing their thoughts on the Agility Synthesis Flex. “We’re going to go ahead … Read More
Gear Guide for Hiking a Fourteener
From a well-fitting pack to sturdy hiking boots and moisture-wicking socks, gear that fits you well and provides support can … Read More
Ambassador Gear Guide, Vol. 2
Still looking for some last minute holiday inspiration? In this week’s Ambassador Gear Guide, Mina Young Lee and Nicole Brown talk … Read More
Ambassador Gear Guide, Vol. 1
Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoor lovers you know? We’ve got you more than covered! To save you … Read More
Gear up for Tough Mudder with a Chance to Win Merrell Gear!
Merrell Work Boot Giveaway
Last-minute Gift Ideas For All The Active Outdoor People You Know
Did you wait until the last minute to do your Holiday shopping? THERE IS STILL TIME. December 20 is the last … Read More
The Merrell Moab Collection
From the beginning, Merrell’s mission has been to get more people outside. The Merrell Moab Collection has been an essential way … Read More
Your Capra for Fall, Ambassador Approved
Simon Donato As an ultra-runner, hiking boots have not had a place in my shoe collection for quite some time. … Read More
Trail Shoes Vs. Road Shoes – The Great Debate
We’re here to settle it. It’s time to put away the road shoes and check out what trail shoes really … Read More
10 Must Haves for your Trail Run
So you’ve been working all week and the only thing helping time go by is the fact that you’re trail … Read More
Our New Hybrid Hiker – All Out Blaze Sieve
The best kind of Hybrid. Who says you have to change your footwear from trail to river? Here the facts … Read More
How to Choose Your Trail Running Shoe
Let’s face it – the old road running sneakers you’ve been using for your trail runs aren’t cutting it anymore. … Read More
Pack Picks for Spring
Gear up for the new season. From city trails to the mud run you’ve been training for all year, we’ve … Read More
What’s Inside A Hiking Shoe?
There are endless trails to discover and we, at Merrell want to make sure you have the proper gear for … Read More
Hoof Inspired
Designer Julie St-Louis Finds the Mountain Goat as her Muse for the new Capra boot!
Best head torches to light your way
When the Fall and winter seasons mean dark evenings it gets easier to look outside with a certain degree of … Read More
The best family accessories for the road and trail
Nothing beats a family adventure, but getting to your destination with the kids in tow can often be a little … Read More
TECH THAT MAKES THE OUTDOORS MORE ACCESSIBLE
We all know how hard it is to get outside and hit the trails post-Christmas and New Year – the … Read More
TECH THAT INSPIRES US TO GET OUTDOORS
Unless you happen to have access to an Oculus Rift, it can be extremely hard to maintain motivation day in … Read More
Winter-Busting Gear
We’re now deep in the winter months, and January is where the cold and dark really start to bite. With … Read More
Best Outdoor Camera Gear for Capturing Great Moments
These days, any intrepid explorer can turn themselves into a professional photographer – with a little help, of course. Thanks … Read More
6 Best Action Camera Accessories
When you’re heading out into the great outdoors, a camera alone just isn’t going to cut it. If you want … Read More
Merrell Executive’s Top Gear Picks
Have you ever wondered what Merrell gear might suit you best? Read on to see what Merrell products our executives picked as their favorites.
Essential Outdoor Gear
Our Alpha Pack members share their most essential outdoor gear – the stuff they couldn’t go out without. Get some outdoor gift ideas for you or a friend with this list of the best outdoor gear.
Free shipping for the holidays
Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the outdoors person in your life, but don’t want to brace the shopping panic that fills December on the high street? Well good news, because Merrell.com has free shipping on all orders for the holiday season!
5 terrible gifts for the outdoor adventurer
Christmas is upon us, and like most of you I am looking forward to getting a few good gifts from … Read More
5 Must-Have Waterproof Gadgets and Camping Supplies You Can’t Live Without
Keeping your gadgets and your clothes dry is an absolute necessity as we enter the winter months. There is nothing … Read More
Merrell Verterra Hiking Shoe Review
Discover the newest Merrell hiking shoe, the Verterra. Lightweight hiking shoes, the Verterra is perfect for speed hikers. Learn more with our Pack hiking shoe review.
5 Ways to Reallocate the Cost of a Gym Membership
5 things to spend money on instead of the cost of a gym membership. Skip the gym and run outside then use these five ways to reallocate your cash.
Merrell Bare Access Ultra Road Shoe Review
Alpha Dustin Hinton put the Merrell Bare Access Ultra to the test this year during his Ironman training and racing. He’s here with a road shoe review and thoughts on its off-road performance.
Bare Access Trail: An Alpha’s Review
Discover the Bare Access Trail running shoe with this review from Alpha Dustin Hinton. Dustin puts our trail shoe through its paces for this review, what will you put it through?
All Out Rush: Blogger Verdict
A little while ago, we revealed what running bloggers have been saying about our All Out Fuse running shoe, and now it’s the turn of the All Out Rush trail running model to come under the spotlight. One of our most popular lines, the show has an average rating of 4.6/5.0 on Amazon, but we’re always curious to hear what the running bloggers of the internet have to say about the shoe, so without further ado, it’s over to them
Family Camping Gear & Accessories
‘Be prepared’ is the well-known motto of the Boy Scouts, created to instill the importance of mindfulness and bodily preparedness; … Read More
Competition: Gear up and Get out!
Summer’s over, but Merrell believes that getting outside and enjoying nature should be an all-year-round pursuit, so for us the start of Fall is prime hiking season!
All Out Fuse reviews – blogger feedback
The All Out Fuse running shoe has been impressing runners around the world with its lightweight feel and stylish looks, designed for traction, responsiveness and control on the trail.
Revealed: the regular household spice that helps a workout recovery
We’ve known for some time that moderate exercise and carefully monitored post-workout intake of food and fluids has the more benefits for your immune system in the long run than going full throttle, but it appears that there’s a magical ingredient on most people’s shelves that will help your exercise recovery: ginger.
Product Focus: Azura Hiking Shoe
For another post in our Product Focus series, we’ve managed to borrow more of Mark Pavsek’s time to discuss the … Read More
Be more like a cyclist with Runbell
If you’re an urban runner, you’ll be familiar with the frustration of walkers blocking the sidewalk. They can ruin your … Read More
Review of Merrell All Out Rush
“They’re a good looking pair of trail running shoes,” said a fellow club runner eyeing up my footwear whilst we … Read More
Fitness tracker tech makes you ditch the car
It’s very easy to jump in the car to travel a mile or two to pick up a carton of milk, but a new partnership between Jawbone, the maker of the Up fitness band, and Automatic, maker of an activity tracker for cars, aims to put a stop to unnecessary driving.
Can you safely listen to music while running?
Running with headphones can make us unaware of our surroundings, which is especially treacherous while navigating urban streets. How often have you thought that honking horn was just part of the track?
6 Best GPS Watches for Running
From tracking your pace and monitoring your heart rate to measuring your foot strike and fat burned, the latest GPS … Read More
Team Merrell GODZone Film ‘Alphas Assemble’ Out Now
Well today we’re proud to announce the release of a full documentary exclusively on The Pack. We’ve made two versions: a shorter 5 minute version, and a longer 25 minute edit. Both can be viewed on The GODZone’s Epic Trail page.
Nike to leave fitness hardware market?
Rumors are gathering that Nike is planning on leaving the fitness hardware game, after a report surfaced that Nike had laid off as much as 80 percent of its Digital Sport hardware team. This includes the majority of people who worked on the FuelBand tracker
Women’s Running name AllOut Rush best trail running shoe
Women’s Running magazine has listed it’s best running shoes for every occasion, and we’re delighted to report that the All Out Rush shoes were crowned the winners in the trail running category.
Product focus: AllOut Blaze
A while ago, we spoke to Mark Pavsec, the Business Director from the Performance Outdoor Footwear department, about the design challenges of the Grassbow light-weight hiking shoe. We managed to get a little bit more time with him to discuss the AllOut Blaze line.
5 Best Video Head Cams
Never before has it been so easy to record your latest adventures thanks to the plethora of action cameras to … Read More
Introducing the Grassbow light weight hiking shoe
A new addition to the Merrell line added recently is the Grassbow light weight hiking shoe for men. It hit stores a few weeks ago, and we caught up with Mark Pavesek the Business Director from the Performance Outdoor Footwear department to find out who the shoe’s for, what it does differently and whether it’s the shoe for you.
Mobile technology slogs it out in the battle for fitness tracking
Smartphones are already an incredibly useful accessory for hiking and trail running, but the big mobile manufacturers seem to be moving further down the road of health and fitness as an added benefit for their technology.
The five best hiking apps for the trail
There can be no doubt that the smartphone apps have revolutionized the way we use our phones. But if you’re … Read More
Rugged Cameras: The Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras for Hiking
Looking for the a rugged camera to take on the trail with you? We asked gadget fanatic journalist Jon Bentley … Read More
Win Merrell gear with Map My Fitness
We’ve teamed up with MapMyFitness to offer some fantastic Merrell prizes in the Out.Perform ‘Hike Mt. Blanc’ Challenge. We challenge users of the app and website to hike and run your own 103 mile epic trail between March 3 and April 20 2004.
Introducing Flyfit, the fitness tracker you strap to your ankle
Flyfit is a new wearable fitness tracker with one small but crucial difference – it’s designed to fit around your ankle. This might seem like a subtle distinction from the wristbands that dominate the market, but think about it, which body parts are the engine behind most exercise…
Which cell phone portable power supply should you buy?
Even the most modern of cell phone batteries struggle to keep up with the demands of modern smartphones’ touchscreens If … Read More
Merrell launches All Out collection: Performance trail running shoes and lightweight hiking shoes
Lightweight, flexible and combining ample ground feel with effective protection, the All Out range of hiking and running shoes is a study in minimalism. A flexible underfoot wrap mobilizes the arch and the design activates the body’s natural form by creating continuous ground contact for increased flexibility and efficiency.
Hike hard, rest easy
Since 1981, Merrell’s been the footwear that gets you to the mountain – built with innovation & exceptional design. Nothing proves this more than the development and story of our infamous Jungle Moc. Brought to you in ’98 from one man’s idea for a new category that changed the industry.
Free up your running form with barefoot running shoes
Proper running form is important to the health and strength of your muscles and joints. Barefoot running is all about re-training your body to run the way it was designed to run.
Merrell Road Glove review
Merrell took the formula that made the Trail Glove a success, worked out a few details based on feedback from the barefoot running community, and developed a shoe that did exactly what a good minimalist shoe should- make you forget it’s there.