Since 1981, the Merrell brand has been designing and manufacturing hiking shoes. Randy Merrell, the company's founder, started with a pair of custom cowboy boots. He underwent training in industrial shoemaking for handmade shoes. Subsequently, he decided to create high-top hiking shoes, news which spread very quickly. Partnering with two former executives of a ski company, Clark Matis and John Schweitzer, the brand quickly became successful.
From the beginning, the brand has chosen to produce comfortable, durable, stylish and versatile products. The Merrell brand is convinced that nothing should spoil the pleasure of outdoor adventures.