| ss="MsoNormal">Merrell are an American performance | | | | Womens Merrell and men’s range, the boot |
| footwear manufacturer based in Vermont in New | | | | breaks from the traditional trainer based designs for |
| England, and are used to highly seasonal weather | | | | which Merrell are best known, and uses the more |
| conditions which can turn off-road walks into arduous | | | | traditional styling of a leather walking boot. The boots |
| and punishing challenges. Designed to cope with | | | | offer maximum protection to keep the feet well |
| slippery autumn leaves, thick mud, driving rain, the | | | | insulated, yet are highly breathable to maximise air |
| heat of the summer, and mid-winter snow and ice, | | | | flow for exceptional moisture management. Whilst |
| they combine the latest technology with the highest | | | | many walking boots take an age to break in, Merrell |
| quality materials to ensure the feet are kept in | | | | boots offer a comfort fit from day one, with soft |
| perfect comfort. | | | | linings and leathers limiting the chance for abrasions, |
| Merrell shoes are constructed from lightweight | | | | whilst still providing excellent protection. |
| materials to keep the weight of the shoes to the | | | | Extra stability and support is required for tough |
| bare minimum, easing the strain on the muscles in the | | | | terrain, which is provided by a Grade 4 Nylon insole |
| feet and legs to help you walk for longer between | | | | which protects the feet from the strain of prolonged |
| rest stops. Offering support for the arches and a | | | | hikes, and can cope with the additional weight of a |
| high degree of cushioning, they compliment the | | | | backpack. A moulded nylon arch shank gives support |
| muscles, tendons and ligaments in the feet to allow a | | | | to the arches to help the feet remain fresher for |
| natural and smooth movement from heel to toe. The | | | | longer, and Merrell TrailBound™ Technology and a |
| range of winter walking boots is no different, despite | | | | Merrell Air Cushion in the midsole provides extra |
| having to cope with more punishing conditions, the | | | | support and the right level of cushioning for the feet, |
| designs are still highly flexible and lightweight, with | | | | designed not to degrade over time. With the feet |
| added features to ensure maximum stability and grip | | | | well supported and protected, Merrell add a |
| for the most difficult weather conditions. | | | | Vibram® Col Outsole with a TC5 Sticky Rubber |
| For the highest level of protection in mid-winter, | | | | tread to give real bite in mud and snow, with a good |
| when snow and ice threaten to curb your walking | | | | balance of stickiness for grip and robustness for |
| habits, there is the Merrell Col. Featuring in the | | | | durability. |