Shoecare & Product Advice

Whether you’re going for a casual hike, bushwalking through a national park or taking on a mountain, there are different ways to lace your hiking boots to optimise their performance and comfort.

Reducing top of foot pressure

If you have a high instep or simply pain across the top of your foot then this is the one for you.

• This technique can also be beneficial for long descents, where we aggressively flex our foot inside the boot.
• It is important to note that the ‘window’ can be moved one eyelet down if your foot pressure tends to be lower.

Parallel Lacing

This is an alternative to the first technique as it removes pressure from the top of your foot – something that can occur when breaking in new shoes.

Heel lock technique

This technique is ideal if you’re prone to heel slip, blisters or you simply need extra support when hiking up or down hills, when the heel can be subjected to high forces. However, it does mean that your shoes will be a bit trickier to take off, as you need to properly loosen the laces.

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Want to keep your shoes squeaky clean? We've got you covered.

Cleaning

Suede & nubuck:

We recommend brushing away any surface dirt with our Block & Brush kit on a regular basis. This will help to keep the footwear looking its best. After extended, rugged use, wash with mild soap and warm water. Be sure to rinse all soap off as it is hydrophilic. (Do not soak the shoes or get any leather parts wet for too long).

Athletic shoes - Canvas & fabric:

We recommend using our Athletic Gel Cleaner to keep your footwear nice and clean. The brush top applicator allows you to scrub away stains and soil while brightening and deodorising the shoe!

Sandals - Canvas, fabric, leather, suede & nubuck:
We recommend using our specially formulated Sandal Cleaner to clean and deodorise all footbeds. This is an excellent way to keep your sandals looking fresh!

Drying

Open the shoes fully and remove the insoles and laces and let them dry at room temperature. (Never expose them to heat as doing so can compromise any adhesives or materials used in the footwear).

Conditioning 

Recommended treatment depends on the construction and material of the footwear. Many treatments do slightly alter the colour and appearance of the shoes.

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Good to know: Merrell Barefoot styles’ anatomical shape provides natural comfort, adaptive materials and minimalist construction. Our shoes have been built with a full forefoot to allow for a more natural foot movement.

Our barefoot styles also have a sock-like feel for a locked-down fit, plus a Vibram sole with nearly zero ground-to-foot separation.

Gore-Tex is a brand of waterproofing membrane that we use in selected models.

M-Select Dry is our in-house brand of waterproofing.

Both offer the same level of protection from the elements.

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Merrell stands behind all the products we produce with an assurance of quality materials and workmanship. Please see below for our warranty period and conditions.

Warranty period

Boots & Shoes: 12 months

Sandals: 6 months

If your item(s) meet the below criteria, we will offer a refund online or refund/exchange in-store.

Warranty conditions

• The product is faulty or is not of acceptable quality
• The product is not fit for its intended purpose
• The product does not match the sample or our description

Note: This does not cover normal wear and tear, improper care, improper use, or the natural breakdown of materials over extended time and/or use.

Examples of what is not considered defective:

• Worn stitching, worn soles or frayed webbing due to normal wear
• Damage that is a result of misuse, normal wear and tear or damage occurred during storage
• Broken or damaged laces, lace retention devices and worn soles
• Improper fit/comfort issues

If you believe any purchased items may have a manufacturing fault, please contact our Merrell Experts here and provide the below information;

- Order number or proof of purchase

- Photos that display the fault from all angles

Our Merrell Experts will be able to advise the next steps.

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Many of our styles feature Vibram branded rubber soles, which is an extremely durable material.  The ridges provide added traction - particularly when ascending steep climbs on the trail. 

The compromise for ensuring the rubber is hardy is that they can be a bit slippery on urban surfaces.

It's important to keep in mind that as a hiking shoe, they are designed to last on rough off-road terrain. 

Over time and with use, the sole with roughen up and grip better on urban surfaces. 

Squeaky shoes are often caused by moisture or friction within parts of the shoe. 

The easiest way to stop squeaky shoes is to use baby/talcum powder:

1. If possible, remove the inner sole of the shoe and loosen the laces.
2. Sprinkle baby/talcum powder on the underside of the innersole as well as inside the shoe.
3. Let the powder sit overnight to absorb any moisture. Shake out the excess powder the following day. 

If the squeaking persists and you believe there might be a manufacturing fault with your Merrell's, take them back to the place of purchase and consult a staff member.

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