MERRELL : Lifestyle AW15

MEN’S AW15 H E R ITAG E CO LLEC TI O N

Merrell

applied

approach

to

a

his

“no

compromise”

bootmaking

and

the

new

Merrell boots were built with that in mind.

The

Merrell

boot

technology

counter

team

used

-–

designed

a

to

American

1/4

inch

make

cowboy

thick

boots

last

heel ten

years - – in the Italian boot manufacturing

M er rell c an t rac e i t s root s back to 1981 and a custom pair of cowboy boots – yes, cowboy boots. A custom cowboy boot maker by the

THE MERRELL STORY

process to yield boots that were built to perform and built to last. And this is just what they did. Proof exists today of just how superior

this

original

Merrell

product

was

in the form of the Wilderness boot, one of Merrell Boot Company was born. As was their s e a r c h f o r t h e p e r f e c t h i k i n g b o o t .T h e o r i g i n a l Merrell

product

designs

came

from

Randy

name of Randy Merrell decided to branch

– his American boot lasts and high quality

out and test his abilities on hiking boots. He

Randy Merrell became known for building hiking boots that

craftsmanship

b u i l t h i g h q u a l i t y, c u s t o m - m a d e h i k i n g b o o t s

fit per fectly: snug in the heel, precise over the instep, and

Matis contributed his production management

at ho m e in Ver nal, Ut ah using t h e sa m e la st

r o o m y i n t h e t o e s . R a n d y ’s o r i g i n a l l e a t h e r h i k e r w a s r a t e d

knowledge and marketing savvy while John

that he used to make his American cowboy

by Backpacker magazine as the most comfor table and most

Schweizer added his business acumen and Italian

boots. Painstakingly crafted one pair at a

functional of all the tested boots sold in North America.

sources. The Merrell Boot Company launched its

time, the first custom Merrell boots cost over

I n 1 9 8 1 , C l a r k M a t i s a n d J o h n S c h w e i z e r, b o t h o u t d o o r a n d

f ir st program in 1982 wi t h t he goal of br inging

$500 and had a six- month waiting period.

footwear enthusiasts, joined forces with Randy and the

R a n d y ’s c u s t o m d e s i g n s t o a w i d e r a u d i e n c e .

went

into

ever y

p a i r.

Clark

the early styles that still remains in the line.

Merrell

further

include

day

expanded

hiking

its

boots,

offering

sport

to

sandals,

Tr a i l r u n n i n g , a p p r o a c h a n d w a l k i n g s h o e s .

To d a y,

Merrell

products

are

designed

and

built to perform for all those who recognize “outdoor” as a lifestyle. It is this unique product point-of-view that blends comfortably into

both

natural

and

urban

landscapes.

EPICTION I N S P I R E D BY O U R W O R L D B E AT I N G ORIGINAL HIKER; THE WILDERNESS B O O T. C L E A N D E S I G N W I T H P R E M I U M L E AT H E R A N D B O L D L ACING COLOUR

J23675 BOULDER

E P I C T I O N P O L A R W AT E R P R O O F

EPICTION

F E AT U R E S

F E AT U R E S

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Waterproof full grain leather upper

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Waterproof full grain leather upper

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Breathable mesh lining

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Breathable mesh lining

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200g lightweight, low bulk insulation

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E VA r e m o v a b l e f o o t b e d

keeps you comfor table

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Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock

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E VA r e m o v a b l e f o o t b e d

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Merrell air cushion in the heel

absorbs shock and adds stability

J23679 BOULDER

and adds stability

J23683 BROWN SUGAR M E N ’ S S I Z E S : 7-12 , 13 , 14 , 15

J23673 BLACK

M E N ’ S S I Z E S : 7-12 , 13 , 14 , 15

E P I C T I O N M I D W AT E R P R O O F F E AT U R E S J23677 BROWN SUGAR

J23687 WTPF BLACK

J23689 BROWN SUGAR

J23685 BOULDER

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Waterproof full grain leather upper

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Breathable mesh lining

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E VA r e m o v a b l e f o o t b e d

__

Merrell air cushion in the heel

absorbs shock and adds stability

M E N ’ S S I Z E S : 7-12 , 13 , 14 , 15

J23681 BLACK

VA LLE Y

INSPIRED BY OUR 80’S CL ASSIC H I K E R T H E M 2 S U P E R L I G H T, F E AT U R I N G T H E I C O N I C DOUBLE TONGUE

VA L L E Y M I D F E AT U R E S

J23655 BLACK

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Suede and synthetic upper

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Bellows tongue keeps debris out

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Breathable mesh lining

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E VA r e m o v a b l e f o o t b e d

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Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs

shock and adds stability

EMERGY M E N ’ S S I Z E S : 7-12 , 13 , 14 , 15 J23659 BROWN

J23657 NAV Y

J23653 ALUMINIUM

E M E R GY / M I D F E AT U R E S

J23695

BLACK

J23693 CASTLE ROCK

J23691 OTTER

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Suede and lycra upper

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Ly c r a ® n e o p r e n e s t r e t c h c o l l a r f o r

easy on and of f

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Breathable mesh lining

__

E VA r e m o v a b l e f o o t b e d

__

Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock

and adds stability

__

E VA m i d s o l e f o r s t a b i l i t y a n d c o m f o r t

M E N ’ S S I Z E S : 7-12 , 13 , 14 , 15

INSPIRED BY THE CIT Y AND TR AIL. CLEAN SILHUOETTE WITH BOLD RUGGED OUTSOLE. INSPIRED FROM

J23701 CASTLE ROCK

THE ICONIC CHAMELEON BOOT

J23697 BLACK

J23699 OTTER

J42400 - DARK EARTH J42398 - WINE

E V E N T Y R B L U F F W AT E R P R O O F • Full grain, suede leather and fabric upper • Breathable mesh lining • Bellows tongue keeps debris out

J42402 - BUNGEE CORD

WOMEN’S SIZES : 3.5–8.5

E V E N T Y R R I D G E W AT E R P R O O F • Full grain, suede leather and fabric upper • Breathable mesh lining • Bellows tongue keeps debris out

J42388 - BLACK

J42390 - WINE

J42392 - DARK EARTH

J42394 - BUNGEE CORD

WOMEN’S SIZES : 3.5–8.5

J42372 - BLACK

J42376 - DARK EARTH

E V E N T Y R P E A K W AT E R P R O O F E V E N T Y R C U F F W AT E R P R O O F

• Full grain, suede leather and fabric upper

• Full grain, suede leather and fabric upper

• Inside zipper for easy on, easy off

• Zip closure

• Breathable mesh lining

• Breathable mesh lining

J42378 - BUNGEE CORD J42364 - DARK EARTH

WOMEN’S SIZES : 3.5–8.5

E V E N T Y R B O N D W AT E R P R O O F J42404 - BLACK

J42408 - DARK EARTH

• Full grain, suede leather and fabric upper • 200g lightweight, low-bulk insulation keeps you warm • Zip closure • Breathable mesh lining • Merrell ActiveHeat™ insole with silverreflective film for added warmth

WOMEN’S SIZES : 3.5–8.5

J42368 - BLACK

WOMEN’S SIZES : 3.5–8.5

E M E R Y L A C E L E AT H E R H I G H & E M E R Y L A C E • Full grain and pig Suede leather upper • Breathable faux fur lining J 6 9 2 3 2 - FA L C O N

• Inside zipper for easy on, easy off • Microfiber wrapped footbed that’s soft to the touch • Moulded nylon arch shank • Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability w i t h a n E VA d i e c u t i n s e r t f o r c u s h i o n i n g

EMERY E V E N T Y R R I D G E W AT E R P R O O F • Full grain, suede leather and fabric upper • Breathable mesh lining J69236 - OTTER J48688 - DARK-EARTH • Bellows tongue keeps debris out

WWOOMMEENN’ ’SS SSI IZZEESS : : 33. .55––88. .55

J48686 - BLACK