The Merrell 1TRL Moab Speed GTX Zip – Performance Based Fashion
Merrell has continued to step in the right direction over the past few years with its 1TRL range. This more style-focused branch provides premium quality and craftsmanship to the soles of the modern fashion-conscious individual. 1TRL sits at the intersection of contemporary culture and outdoor performance, and by introducing new concepts alongside reinterpreted classics they embody the core principles of what makes Merrell still to this day a leading player in outdoor fashion: exploratory design, independent experimentation, and respect for the natural environments that we tread on. With their latest release, the Moab Speed GTX Zip, this ethos has not changed.
Adding to the ongoing list of reimagined silhouettes, the updated Moab is a striking new addition to the family boasting a range of premium functional features which are not only practical but stylish too. Equipped with a zip closure alongside GORE-TEX® branding, this easy-on/easy-off evolution of 1TRL’s coveted speed hiker hits the ground running coming in black, birch and coyote/olive and in unisex sizing.
The shoes come engineered with a GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane, synthetic leather & 100% recycled mesh, A FloatPro Foam™ midsole and Vibram® EcosStep outsole, created from 30% recycled rubber. They sit comfortably on the feet of ultra-stylish urban dwellers as well as nature explorers. The versatility stemming from its future-facing design and grounded practicality harnesses the power of both sides of the brand; the premium quality and roots within nature alongside its keen eye for stylish and sophisticated design.
To celebrate the release an editorial was shot by Paris-based photographer Laurent Segretier and headed up by sabukaru’s close friend Graeme Gaughan. Championing the essence of the shoe, its DNA was distilled down into the shots where every detail was thought about. From the styling to the location the content captures the energy behind the shoe and propels it forward.
The Merrell 1TRL Moab Speed GTX Zip are available worldwide from today.
Words by Joe Goodwin
Photographer - Laurent Sergretier
Stylist & Direction - Graeme Gaughan
Models - Makito @ Supa / Kit & Kad @ Body
H&M - Lauren Webster
Assistants - Nic Killeen
