Merrell®, the world’s leading outdoor footwear brand, and Parks Project, a grassroots lifestyle brand dedicated to preserving national parks, have joined forces for a groundbreaking collaboration. This collection features a plant-inspired line, featuring a special iteration of the world’s best-selling hiking boot, the Merrell Moab 3, along with a limited-edition range of apparel and accessories. This exclusive collection is now available on merrell.com and parksproject.com while supplies last.
The collection features a special iteration of the Merrell Moab 3 hiking boot. Courtesy of Merrell
At the heart of the collection is the Merrell x Parks Project Moab 3, crafted with HyphaLiteTM – a pioneering mushroom biobased material serving as a plastic alternative, which is 100% biobased, biodegradable and made from certified natural latex and FSC-certified regenerated cellulose fibers. The shoe draws inspiration from the vibrant hues of national parks, aiming to inspire the next generation of park advocates to protect and enhance natural landscapes.
“Our innovative collaboration with Parks Project symbolizes our dedication to sustainability, environmental stewardship and revolutionizing what is considered outdoor fashion,” said Merrell Chief Marketing Officer Pallav Tamaskar. “As a leading footwear brand, our goals are to modernize the activity of hiking while preserving nature for future generations to enjoy and designing styles for them to look cool while doing so. Together, we’re not just creating products, but also paving the way for positive changes within the industry and leaving the world a better place.”
In addition to the Moab 3 hiking boot, the collection includes a range of apparel items featuring plant-inspired designs and more sustainable materials including undyed and unbleached organic cotton in the apparel and pineapple-based alternative for the labels.
- A complete, head-to-toe capsule including custom artwork created by Ailsa Munro for Parks Project on long and short sleeve tee, crewneck and quarter zip fleece, and fleece jogger and shorts
- Accessories include Merrell x Parks Project bucket hat and hiking socks
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Merrell, as we both share a commitment to pushing boundaries,” said Parks Project CEO Keith Eshelman. “In making products together, we’re not just crafting an exceptional assortment; we’re two businesses committed to redefining the role of corporations. We are emphasizing the importance of a larger purpose, rallying around our mission to ‘Leave It Better’ and restore habitats in our parks.”
In addition to product creation, the two organizations have submitted a joint donation of $9,000 to the LA County Parks Foundation and are hosting a volunteer clean-up event in Los Angeles to support local park initiatives.
The collection is also available at key retailers, including URBN, FREE PEOPLE, PACSUN, Backcountry, REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Scheels, The Toggery, Seed People, Proof People and SAKS.
For more information about Merrell and Parks Project, visit merrell.com and parksproject.com
ABOUT MERRELL:
Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside and is committed to building an inclusive and sustainable environment for future generations to enjoy. As the global leader in outdoor active footwear with the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, Merrell is focused on merging performance, styling, and comfort to empower all people to confidently explore the outdoors. The brand was recently named Footwear News’ 2022 Brand of the Year for promoting a more diverse vision of the outdoors. Visit Merrell.com or follow us on social @merrell. Merrell is a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW), one of the world’s leading marketers and licensors of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children’s and uniform footwear and apparel.
ABOUT PARKS PROJECT:
Parks Project, a certified B Corp, is dedicated to being better stewards of the planet and making a positive impact on our world, one park at a time. Established in 2014, Parks Project is a lifestyle brand that is here to inspire the next generation of park conservationists by bringing the spirit of the National Parks into your daily adventures. They’ve donated over $2.5 million to fund projects in national, state, and local parks. For more information, visit ParksProject.us and @ParksProject.
