Merrell (company)

Merrell
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFootwear, textile
Founded1981; 43 years ago (1981)
FoundersClark Matis
Randy Merrell
Lou-Ann Merrell
John Schweizer
Headquarters,
Key people
Christopher Hufnagel, President
ProductsHiking boots, athletic shoes, sandals, jackets, knit caps, gloves, t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and socks, backpacks, stuff sacks and bags.
ParentWolverine World Wide
Websitemerrell.com

Merrell is an American manufacturing company of footwear products. It was founded by Clark Matis, Randy Merrell, and John Schweizer in 1981 as a maker of high-performance hiking boots. Since 1997, the company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolverine World Wide. Products currently commercialized by Merrell include hiking boots, athletic shoes, sandals, jackets, knit caps, gloves, t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and socks. Other accessories include backpacks, stuff sacks, and bags.