Dash out the door in style with the Encore Buckle by Merrell. The Encore Buckle is slip-on ready with its slim cut & low profile design your feet will both look & feel amazing while your walking around town. The Encore Buckle is a slip-on clog that requires no break in time for comfort. [...]
Confession: I’ve never worn a light hiking shoe. It’s not that none have tickled my fancy, it’s that I don’t have enough room in my closet for a shoe for every activity in my life. And truthfully, sometimes hiking shoes are so heavy and masculine that I’m not drawn to them. So often, my running [...]
With barefoot running being the latest trend, many people have mixed feelings about the new running fad. Whether you love it, hate it, or just think it looks funny, barefoot running is here to stay. Merrell has been at the forefront of stepping up their game in the barefoot market. No weird 5 fingered looking [...]
The Encore Groove Pro by Merrell takes a professional shoe to a whole different level. Are you tired of fatigued & achy feet? Are you on your feet for hours whether it be at work or for play? If this sounds like you, you might want to consider Merrell’s Encore Groove Pro. I first heard [...]
My wife said it was soft and made her want to cuddle. ‘Nuff said. The Torreon Long Sleeve shirt is a new piece from Merrell with raglan sleeves, yarn-dyed stripes, and a super luxurious fabric thats right at home on the trail, out for cocktails, or at home on a snow day. The Opti-Wick™ fabric [...]
I’m one of those typical Colorado folks who like to turn up our nose at sub-zero temps and howling winds by wearing one jacket for all weather from October to May and just grit my teeth when perhaps its not quite sufficient. The Moab Softshell from Merrell is just that type of piece. The Moab [...]
Barefoot running has taken off in recent years and with that, more products have come to market. Along with that, shoes are getting more specialized- think trail versus road barefoot shoes. Outdoor footwear innovator Merrell has brought to market several versions of barefoot style shoes, among them are the Barefoot Water Current Glove. Designed [...]
Get outside in the Sonic Glove. So let’s face it. The latest craze is barefoot running. Love it or hate it, it’s the “in” thing right now, and companies all over the globe are scrambling to put out shoes that fit the bill. Merrell is not one of those companies. Read that again – [...]
As the Merrell Jungle Moc has been a staple in many peoples shoe wardrobes, it was only time until Merrell Came out with a similar moc to give a little variety to peoples shoe collections. As a current owner of the Jungle Moc slide on’s that have lasted me 10+ years (still going strong), I [...]
Growing up, I was very fortunate in that my parents were able to take me and my siblings on vacation during the summer months. It was more common for us to visit the national parks versus theme parks and I am very thankful for that. I think back to my childhood and I still remember [...]
With warmer weather around the corner and many of us outdoor enthusiast getting excited to hit the trails, it’s time to check our hiking shoes to see if they have enough life to last another season. If you are in the market for a new pair of hiking shoes, I would highly suggest taking a [...]
Whether you believe that Barefoot running is bunk or not, it appears that many of the major manufacturers believe that it is here to stay. The “less is more” philosophy has been coming on strong for quite some time now, and Merrell is one of several companies to embrace the trend by putting out several [...]
Merrell says, “Why pack more?” After testing out the Lenaia by Merrell, we couldn’t agree more. The Lenaia is an incredibly lightweight wonder that can fit in most gals’ purses but can provide up to 7 different options to keep your lower half covered. The Lenaia starts off as a pair of pants which can [...]
The guys at ActiveGearReview tested out the CTR Cruise by Merrell earlier this season. Now it’s time for a female take on the women’s version of the trail runner. The first time I put the Cruise on I thought, “Wow, this is a comfortable yet burly shoe!” After wearing the Cruise on a not so [...]
When trail running it can be hard to keep your temperature regulated: you heat up on the uphill climb and get chilly on the descent due to decreased energy expenditure, increased speed, and sweaty clothing. The Longmont by Merrell eliminates this trail running quandary by providing a matching moisture wicking tank and shrug. We thought [...]
Warm weather is right around the corner and it’s that time of year where we can actually enjoy wearing shorts while running and hiking. We’ve been testing the Merrell Badlands short which is a running short that is a little bit heavier than your typical running short. The Badlands short comes with a webbing belt [...]
You might not be able to eat your cake and eat it too, but with the Merrell Cambrillo, you can have your hike and your microbrew too. It doesn’t get much better for us outdoorsy guys than going for a good hike and then heading back into town and throwing down a few wings and [...]
Whether you are a dedicated trail runner who hates the pavement or the weekend trail running warrior, the Merrell CTR Cruise is a performer that is hard to match. We tested these shoes out on a number of different terrains and found them to perform best on the uneven rocky or rutted out surfaces. With [...]
Once you’ve made your way into these boots, it will take summer to get you out of them! Merrell seemed to have a comfort-oriented, active, yet stylish woman in mind when designing these boots. These no-lace, insulated boots feel like you are sliding your feet into slippers that you can head to the mountains or [...]
Merrell’s Abie long sleeve top is a fashionable piece that is perfect for travel. The Abie is made of rayon and spandex, which moves with you, is perfect for layering, and remains wrinkle resistant, making it a great top to throw in your carry on for your next weekend get away. The fabric is also [...]
The Big Sky jacket by Merrell is the perfect blend between performance and style. If you’ve read any of our past reviews, you will know that we are big fans of gear that meets your performance and style needs. The Merrell Big Sky jacket was tested in temperatures between -5 to 50 F. We were [...]
The Merrell Pika Jacket is a luxuriously soft and cozy casual fleece. The Pika is made of dense polyester fleece fabric that we found to keep you warm when temperatures drop near freezing, while also blocking out some wind. A stand-up collar, satin finish zippers, and satin-patched pockets rounds out the features of this full-zip [...]
