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Technology
THE MERRELL FIT
The standard width of Merrell Performance Footwear™ is a men's D and women's B. Merrell's custom fit system of footbeds allows to modify volume and width to fine-tune the fit of footwear. In these situations a wide (EE for men and D for women) or narrower model (B for men) may be needed.
1) A snug fit in the heel: In a stride, your foot bends at the ball, and the heel tries to pull away from the boot. Because of our precise fit, the upper follows the heel. That prevents the slipping and sliding that eventually causes blisters.
2) Snug over the instep: Besides preventing the toes from sliding forward when you go down hill, a precise instep fit gives you internal control. When you're standing on sloping rocks, the boot sole doesn't sideslip underneath you.
3) Toe room: We give plenty of room to the toes. This room, combined with our sturdy toe box, protects the toes from getting bashed by rocks.
4) Width: Feet vary not only in length but in volume. You can adjust volume for narrow or wide feet with our custom-fit footbeds.
5) Sizing: Our boots are designed to fit like your street shoes. There’s no mystery, confusion or conversion.
PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Air-cushion midsole
- Q-Form®
- Trailspring® Technology
- Innovative Sole Designs
- Omni-Fit™ Lacing System
PARTNER TECHNOLOGIES
- GORE-TEX®
- Polartec
- Thinsulate insulation
- Microban
- Vibram
- ETC® Anti-Friction Lining
HIKING BOOT TECHNOLOGY
The insole is critical to the flex performance of Merrell boots. As the boot strikes the ground, the insole, helps stabilize the foot and keeps it from twisting on uneven terrain. Merrell uses stiffer, more stable insoles on heavy duty backpacking boots for the added stability needed to carry heavy loads on steep terrain. For these boots, Merrell uses a tapered injected-nylon insole, For day hiking and walking Merrell uses Texon insoles and spring steel shanks.
Materials & Care
Materials Beyond cosmetic appeal, the type of leather used in hiking boot and casual footwear manufacturing has a strong effect on waterproof capability, durability and affordability.
Care Properly cared for, a pair of hiking boots will last for years. Common mistakes many backpackers make is to dry their boots next to a hot campfire which can crack the leather. Also damaging is storing boots in damp locations. In general, to care for your boots, there are three steps to follow: cleaning, drying and conditioning.
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