A well-known American brand that has earned recognition among connoisseurs of outdoor activities, walking and, of course, tourism.
History of the Merrell brand
It all started in 1981, when three residents of the small town of Waitsfield in the US state Vermont founded an enterprise for the production of popular cowboy-style boots. The names of the founders were Randy Merrell, John Schweitzer and Clark Mathis, and the company was named after the first of them. The products of the new company were fundamentally different from numerous factory analogues: they were made exclusively to order, each pair was sewn by hand within six months and cost at least $500. Such an approach to business and the consistently high quality of footwear ensured success for the company - the brand quickly became popular and began to develop very actively.
However, Merrell's independent existence lasted only 6 years - in 1987 the company was bought by the Montreal corporation Karhu, specializing in ski and hockey equipment with accessories. Three years later, by 1990, shoe production increased many times over. Several hundred thousand pairs were produced annually, and sales offices appeared in European countries.
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| Merrell Chameleon 3 Axiom Kangaroo |
In 1997, another change of ownership took place - the Merrell brand was bought out by the WWW Corporation (USA), which already owned several well-known shoe brands by that time. Among them are Hush Puppies, Sebago, Hytest Safety Footwear and others. In addition, Wolverine World Wide manufactures shoes under license under the brands Harley-Davidson, Caterpillar и Patagonia Footwear.
Merrell brand today
The company's headquarters is located in Rockford, Michigan (USA). Brand stores are open in 130 countries of the world, and shoes of this brand are in constant high demand. It can only compete with Geox products and Timberland.
The secret of the brand's success is the combination of consistently high quality with diversity, as well as the constant expansion of the range. For several years, many models of shoes have been produced for all categories of consumers - women, men and children. Several particularly popular ranges of boots for hiking and outdoor activities have been released, featuring unique construction and design solutions. For example, the famous World series with the image of the world map on the sole. Since 2007, under the Merrell brand, sportswear has also been produced.
Due to their high quality, the brand's products have been mentioned in leading specialized publications (Footwear Plus, for example) for many years in a row and receive prestigious awards.
21 comments
Guys, you are adorable!
Thank you - you once again convinced that you need to buy shoes from trusted manufacturers (Adidas, Reebok, Caterpillar, Ecco, etc.) and not Merrell, which, from 1981 until now (apparently), Randy has been developing in a closet and sew on the knee!
I bought myself sneakers - light, summer, fashionable, stylish, youth .... And he rubbed the back of his ankle in them (on both legs) in the same way as he once rubbed his legs in tarpaulin boots, the first floor. years of military service!
But a negative result is also a result...
Thank you for saving my children, grandchildren and just acquaintances from buying “convict blocks” under the Merrell brand for the future!
You probably didn’t wear them, that’s why you write such crap
I agree with Petya, you didn't have Merell. Are you sure it's Merrel for 30 bucks?
With pleasure we wear shoes of this brand, as well as columbia, it is very comfortable both in winter and in summer)
And for me, Merrell's main competitor is the Italian Grisport. And what do Timberland and Geox have to do with it??
My family loves Merell shoes. We wear it with great pleasure. I recommend this brand to everyone.
I bought summer sneakers of this brand, I have been wearing them for a year with pleasure. I work out in the gym, they are very comfortable. I feel comfortable.
Bought winter. The sole falls off for the second season and leaks. Not worth your money. The feet sweat, there is no ventilation. The sole is with a protector, but on ice it is terribly slippery, it is cold at -12. But when they started to leak, I wanted to burn them and send the ashes to Randy in America!
I do not recommend to anyone..
He wore autumn-spring sneakers. At first they were hard, then they became dense and comfortable (р.45 weight 110 kg). The outsole grips rocky terrain. Right now I bought mesh ones for the summer. Lightweight and breathable. Also tough: the laces can not be tied. Among the shortcomings: colored inserts in the sole are poorly glued, but this did not affect the quality of the sole. Pleases on all models two-color, and not like some firms put 3-4 colors into sneakers, like a parrot. I did not purchase winter models.
Vasya please don’t carry nonsense.
The quality of the shoes is great. Probably some guys stumbled upon fakes.
I don't know how real merrel Sportmaster sells, but!!!
Summer "grids" are good. I wear shorts with no socks when it's hot. And when it's not very hot with black socks and jeans, it's also okay. They look like crosses. Easy to put on like slippers.
The sole of the winter boot really came off near the nose and started to leak. But only in the second winter. I bought a tube of good glue and sealed it neatly. I didn't even wear a shoemaker. I drive further into the slush and in the cold, finally I don’t look under my feet. They slip a little on the ice, but never fell.))) The down jacket is also good. Rad 100%
I bought a pair of MERELL winter sneakers in autumn 2010. Attributed 5 seasons (winter). Of course, I did not wear only them, there are other shoes in the wardrobe. When walking in minus 20 felt fine. Excellent combination of price and quality. Only at the end of the fifth winter did the top move away from the sole at the bend of the foot. From the side it is imperceptible. They are still on the shelf, in winter I go out in them to clean the snow in the yard or to the nearest stall for bread, etc.
In fact, the guarantee for any shoes is 2 years, you just need to prove that this is a marriage. So, write a claim and bring it to the store.
My sneakers are 5 years old already?!!! No demolition!!! I do all the sports! Very comfortable, high quality, not aging in style)) and bought them in the year 2011 for 4 thousand! I don’t know what kind of brand, I was never interested) until the young man asked))) I turned it over, read the brand, climbed into the Internet out of curiosity! Apparently I'm lucky with the quality?
No, they just really were very cool and reliable. Try to buy new shoes 17-18 years old, the chance of running into a marriage is 50/50
This brand's shoes are amazing. Not killed. Both winter and summer. Recommend)))
Was an ardent fan of this brand. But when the Vietnamese began to produce, then jambs climbed. Poorly glued sole. The first time I encountered it was in 2017, the right boot (a terrible creak in the heel area when you step on it). I hoped it was an isolated incident. But this year I bought a new model and the left boot creaked (when the boot was bent). Shoes bought in 2014, at least something (although they were worn outwardly, but they were not really killed). No matter how funny it sounds, but those made in China were really stronger. (two mowing pairs are Vietnamese).
ps I bought all the shoes in the sportmaster.
I have been wearing cross-country shoes since 2005, the skin is excellent, I have never seen such shoes anywhere, I bought them in Melitopol, excellent shoes, class!!!
A week ago I bought Merrel boots at Sportmaster, I thought I was very lucky that at a discount for only 5000. Now I feel sorry for the money thrown away. It is impossible to wear. Before that, I took it several times for myself and my wife, but I did not expect this. I suspect that Sportiaster under the brand name of a decent company is pushing counterfeit. Can you tell me the address of the quality department in the USA? I think not to spare money to send THIS as a diichel. Let them confirm.