Founded in 1981 by Clark Matis, Randy Merrell and John Schweitzer, Merrell is an American outdoor brand. The company is headquartered in Michigan and specializes in the production of trekking and walking shoes. In 1985, founder Randy Merrell introduced the first hiking shoe with a microporous, breathable membrane. In the space of ten years, the brand has expanded to 22 countries across the globe. Since 2007, Merrell has a new specialty: the manufacture of textile products in addition to footwear
