A letter to the Merrell Community, The health, safety and well-being of the Merrell team, our consumers, and the … Read More

“The health, safety and well-being of the Merrell team, our consumers, and the communities in which we live, work, and … Read More

Merrell Instagram Contest Supporting Local Outdoor Retailers We passed 300,000 followers @merrell! Thank you to every one of you in … Read More

To the Merrell community, The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new guidance and directives from … Read More

To brighten your WFH & Virtual Happy Hour calls, download our Zoom Virtual Backgrounds: DOWNLOAD HERE. There are two ways … Read More

Whether you are exploring in your backyard, going for a walk in your neighborhood, or enjoying a quiet trail … Read More

We are looking for a new shoe designer – and it could be you! Show us your best coloring … Read More

Update – 4/23/20 To our Merrell Community, It’s been over a month since we closed our Michigan headquarters and our … Read More

As a way to say thank you to those who are working tirelessly through the COVID-19 pandemic, we will … Read More

To our Merrell Community, We are beginning a phased re-opening of our stores after 60+ days of working hard to … Read More

In the Eastend neighborhood of southeast Houston, humble one-story ranches quilt Sunnyvale St. Since the early 1950s, this neighborhood has … Read More

On April 27, 23 photographers went out and captured real people on the trail. No models. A reminder of how … Read More

The 2015-2016 school year at Hinsdale South High School draws to a finish, a western suburb of Chicago. A few … Read More

ROCKFORD, Mich. (July 23, 2019) – Merrell, the brand that exists to give you all you really need to discover … Read More

“After logging a few dozen miles in these things during multiple runs, I am happy to report that my fears … Read More

In 2005, I had no clue what a summer camp in Jackson-Hole, Wyoming would be like but turns out, it … Read More

The first I heard of Akuna was over Instagram. A black man hiking trails for weeks at a time and planning to accomplish a goal that, on record, no other black man had accomplished, the Triple Crown.

My journey began on a warm summer morning in early July in 1990. My folks loaded up their cedar strip … Read More

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 is proud to welcome Latasha Dunston to the Merrell family! Latasha Dunston was born to a single mother on the … Read More

The world of trail running has its own language. This can be both helpful and confusing to newcomers, so we … Read More

The Collegiate Peaks of Colorado are unmistakable mountains; spinal vertebrae of the Continental Divide. Eight of Colorado’s fifty-six “14ers” are … Read More

Merrell originally created aptly-named Cirrus for skyrunning and the Vertical Kilometer.

While closing his back door with one hand and cradling two pre-split logs in the other, Pete Sveen didn’t see … Read More

“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.”

By: Rachel Skeen Photography: Rachel Pressley, @rachelbpressley Working as a Field Marketing Specialist for Merrell means 80% of my life … Read More

Hello Merrell Readers and Happy Earth Month! It is an exciting time for us here at Women Who Hike and … Read More

Hi, I’m Erin. I work for Wolverine Worldwide and live in Rockford, Michigan with my husband, two kids, one dog, … Read More

Mamá, I knew from the moment I first received an email from Merrell that if there was going to be … Read More

Hi, I’m Erin. I work for Wolverine Worldwide and live in Rockford, Michigan with my husband, two kids, one dog, … Read More

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.

Sometimes miracles comes in pairs. Nothing seems to fascinate people more than twins. As Shakespeare said: “So we grew together … Read More

Helping out a mom in need. Surprising trail workers with an ice cream party. Cold lemonade on a hot day. … Read More

“I enjoy working out, but I’m no runner. I’m an intervals guy. I don’t do long distance.” Or at least that what Keith always thought. Then a friend challenged him to a race he ultimately couldn’t refuse: the infamous Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R) in Arizona.

Lopez Island, roughly 30 square miles, lies centered in the vast San Juan Islands archipelago. It’s a spectacular region; a sublime balance of sea and land with denim-blue Pacific waters meeting towering evergreens and snow-capped peaks of the Cascade and Olympia mountain ranges.

Trail running provides solace, community, and a sense of personal strength. It encapsulates so many things, and yet it is … Read More

Trail terrain is always changing, offering you a new set of challenges at every turn and hill. And because … Read More

While you may want to take your road shoes on your trail runs, it’s important to know that trail shoes … Read More

A dependable pair of trail running shoes can provide you with a deeper, better connection to the trails. Not only … Read More

Experience is the driving force behind our day-to-day life lessons and teaches us what works and what doesn’t. That said, … Read More

As a lover of the outdoors and an adventure enthusiast, I made it my life’s mission to visit all 58 … Read More

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.

On March 20, 2018 I set out into the wilderness of Georgia on an adventure that took me through snow, … Read More

The mosaic of American flags in these rural parts are paintings of generational pride and honor. For Kimberly Ann Cheesebro, this is where she grew up. This is where she raised her daughters. This is her community that she so much loves and serves.

A single mom of four sons and one severely disabled daughter embrace backpacking to turn their lives around. By Shanti … Read More

“We know we’re not going to single-handedly save the planet. But when your passion and your business is getting people … Read More

“Recycled and recyclable products were a big focus of this show, and Merrell delivered with its Gridway Collection…Exclusive to Merrell … Read More

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.

Make urban hiking your next adventure—and discover the best of your backyard. By Liz Thomas Like most hikers, I love … Read More

Mike Chambers and Jason Antin used the Thermo Rogue to hike 103 miles across Greenland’s burly Arctic Circle Trail — in winter!

Thanks to our friends at Active.com for sharing their thoughts on the Agility Synthesis Flex. “We’re going to go ahead … Read More

In New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hut “croos” work around the clock to provide one of the … Read More

Our top fall trail runner, the Agility Synthesis Flex, was named one of Competitor’s top choices for fall. One of … Read More

Set amidst a rolling sea of green, Mongolia is a land locked nation with a rich cultural history.

Our friends at Greatist compiled a list of how to make running in the rain more enjoyable! Check out some … Read More

“The outdoors and trails have provided me opportunities that I could only dream of. They are my main classroom, teacher, … Read More

Adrienne and Andrew love experiencing anything and everything together, including traveling to remote places, exploring the human condition, and promoting … Read More

“People are nice. That’s the good thing about humans, but after awhile you’re like ‘I know if I had … Read More

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” -Frank Lloyd Wright Along the stretches of … Read More

I turned right off of the trail onto canyon asphalt, 6 miles of slight downhill to the finish. I was … Read More

The Outdoor Journal Tour is a hybrid wellness organization that merges mindfulness and movement in the great outdoors. ODJT was … Read More

On California’s Lost Coast, the Musical Mountaineers play for a group of unsuspecting hikers. By BACKPACKER Wheeler Beach, in the … Read More

Bikes are machines. Simple machines. They take energy and convert that into greater energy. They go. They take kids through … Read More

By Simon Donato, PhD The old adage goes that third time is the charm. I’ve never given the phrase much … Read More

Merrell Trail Stories #TrainSoICan August 19, 2018 by Emilee Struss When I was asked to finish the sentence, “I … Read More

“You can’t train to not feel pain, so I train so I can tolerate it. To me training is part … Read More

American Steel Studios, located on the west end of Oakland, California, is a self-described community of art, innovation, and industry. … Read More

On July 14th, 2018 I embarked on a journey around and through Rainier National Park with two friends, Sam Ritchie … Read More

Today we are here to answer one simple question… “How much Tough could a Tougher Mudder Tough if a Toughest Mudder could World’s Toughest.”

“Our public lands are a place where we can come as we are, and a place where we can also … Read More

You’ll want to start your training plan well before the day of your hike. Your training needs to imitate the … Read More

From a well-fitting pack to sturdy hiking boots and moisture-wicking socks, gear that fits you well and provides support can … Read More

When you first encounter a fourteener, you don’t get the luxury of an introduction. In fact, you probably won’t even … Read More

In the weeks leading up to your big day, you’ll be physically preparing for hiking a fourteener. And in the … Read More

I was never a runner. In fact, I hated running. One of the draws of playing volleyball growing up was … Read More

I’m a late bloomer to the outdoors. I only started hiking and camping about six years ago. The longer and … Read More

We surprised backpackers in Georgia’s Providence Canyon State Park with a surprise visit from a professional chef. By: Jackson Rinehart … Read More

It was just past 4:00am on Monday and I was at the Mt. Elbert trailhead. Temps were in the 30’s, … Read More

48%. Those are the odds of a newborn seal surviving its first year on the coast of Maine. Maine, as … Read More

Merrell and BACKPACKER surprised hikers in the Midwest with our version of trail magic: Merrell Magic. This past month, we … Read More

Trail Stories National Trails Day On June 2, 2018, Merrell and American Hiking Society invite you to join the trail community to collectively improve 2,802 … Read More