An Insight Into The Merrell 1TRL Collection at Urban Industry

Founded in 1987 by Clark Matis, Randy Merrell and John Schweizer, Merrell has made its mark on the outdoor world for developing high performing hiking boots. In 1997 Wolverine World Wide took over the company , adding athletic shoes, sandals, jackets, backpacks and many more items to their catalogue. 

Introducing new lighter weight lines to the trail running packs, and then later the 'Jungle Moc' shoes, which had a great success from 2009, the wide variety of styles covers every need. Sold in over 151 countries, we're very pleased to have the elevated and directional Merrell 1TRL capsule collection as part of our outdoor footwear offering.

More recently, in 2023 Merrell was rated top for barefoot running shoes and hiking boots for beginners, and that's exactly what our range at Urban Industry aims to provide. 

But it's not all about the performance of the shoes, Merrell strives for inclusivity, their ethos being 'Trail For Everyone', from a recent campaign in 2018. Creating products to allow everyone to explore the great outdoors is their key focus. At urban Industry we support this approach to fashion, and also share Merrell's value on developing sustainable products, the current Merrell President stated 'we exist to inspire everyone to explore the outdoors, we need a healthy home in order to do just that'.

So let's talk shoes. This collection is all about embracing attitude with exploration, 'built for those who live on the fringes', and that' just what the Merrell MQM Ace Leather FP 1TRL Shoes do. Sustainability is at the forefront of this design, thanks to the 100% recycled laces and webbing, breathable mesh lining, and 50% recycled EVA foam insole - ensuring comfort and stability for hiking. Finished with a Vibram® MegaGrip® rubber outsole, grip is unparalleled whether you're travelling on wet of dry surfaces. 

Another keen favourite with our team, the Hut Moc 2 Packable 1TRL Shoes, with their unique zip-up design perfect for storing when travelling to new places. BLOOM® Performance foam is made from 10% algae biomass has been added to the soles, which transforms green water into clean water in the process. Like all Merrell styles, there's so many technical features to this shoes that enhance your experience.

Shifting up a gear, the Merrell Eagle Luxe Gore-Tex 1TRL Shoes brings an elevated approach to sporting boots. A Gore-Tex waterproof membrane helps to keep your feet dry, whilst the suede uppers and interchangeable laces allow you to trek in comfort and flair. An inside zipper creates an easy-wearing functionality, and all-day comfort is ensured with the EVA removable insole. 

Looking for an all terrain, resilient, versatile shoe that's both water resistant and comfortable? Then it's the Hydro Moc At Ripstop 1TRL Shoes that delivers on all factors. Similar to the other styles from Merrell, the Hydro Moc has been carefully designed with up to 80% recycled materials, and features two shoes in one, both crafted with a lightweight construction so it's their flexible when trail walking. 

Lastly, the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 1TRL Shoes in Black / Coyote provide speed and agility making them the ideal trail-running shoes. A FloatPro™ Foam midsole protects the top of your feet, while the Vibram MegaGrip outsole means traction is no issue. 

This is just the start of our introduction to Merrell 1TRL Boots and Shoes and their on point footwear collection, keep your eyes peeled for more styles to join the Urban Industry range.