Collection: Merrell 1TRL

The Merrell 1TRL Brand Story

Committed to creating high performing shoes for the outdoor world, Merrell was established in 1987 by Clark Matis and John Schweizer - two executives from Rossignol Ski Company who joined forces with Randal Ivan Merrell, a well regarded custom boot designer. Together they decided to build more affordable boots that could be worn by everyone and anyone wishing to take part in outdoor adventures. Since 1997, Wolverine World Wide has owned the company - making the brand one of the market leaders of today.

Merrell’s ethos is to inspire people about the world outside - no matter who you are, and their recent campaign in 2018 ‘Trail For Everyone’ reflects their dedication in building a more inclusive business. The current Merrell President, Chris Hufnagel strives for a sustainable approach, ‘We exist to inspire everyone to explore the outdoors, we need a healthy home in order to do just that.’ 

At Urban Industry we too have aligned our business to represent a more sustainable attitude towards fashion, and by introducing brands like Merrell to our ever growing collection, we’re building a platform to support brands that share the same values.
It’s not only the great company ethics that caught our eye, the exceptional range of products are another reason why we wanted to have them on board. From the Hydro Moc At Ripstop 1TRL Shoes with their iconic double layer for waterproofing when exploring trails, to the more contemporary styling for everyday wear of the MQM Ace Leather FP 1TRL Shoes, you can easily see why we’re huge fans.

But the versatility of the collection doesn’t stop there, Merrell have thought of functionality and ease of use as well as style, a key example being the Hut Moc 2 Pack 1TRL Shoes, that feature a zip that allows both shoes from the pair to stay together, for when you need to stow them away. 

Don’t just take our word for it, feast your eyes on the full collection and discover the latest styles.