| Merrell understands the great outdoors. They have | | | | The rubber is durable which means the shoes can |
| been producing shoes from their Vermont home for | | | | also be on the worn on the hard abrasive surfaces in |
| over 25 years. In Vermont, Merrell really get to test | | | | urban areas and the sleek styling has made this a |
| their shoes, and they know a thing or two about | | | | highly popular all-sport trainer which is also great for |
| waterproofing and traction in thick mud and on | | | | general casual wear. |
| slippery leaves. As their shoes are put through the | | | | The Merrell Intercept offers a snug fit, with the foot |
| paces, and the off road miles are clocked up, Merrell | | | | well supported to prevent any lateral movement. The |
| tweaks the already excellent design to constantly | | | | arches are well supported, whilst the heel and |
| evolve their footwear to ensure the best possible | | | | forefoot are well cushioned for long term comfort on |
| traction, comfort and support is provided. | | | | and off-road. A rigid Nylon arch shank reduces |
| Merrell are masters of off-road grip, and have | | | | torsion, and even on uneven surfaces the shoes are |
| developed their own tread designs to provide | | | | highly supportive and comfortable. A Merrell Air |
| excellent cross surface grip. They have teamed up | | | | Cushion system runs the length of the shoe and |
| with Vibram; the legendary rubber manufacturer who | | | | provides excellent cushioning and the whole package |
| provides the highest quality sticky rubber compounds | | | | adds up to a truly awesome pair of trainers. |
| for incredible traction and maximum longevity. The | | | | Although the Merrell Intercept was designed for off |
| TC5+ sticky rubber used in most Merrell trainers | | | | road, the support, cushioning and snug fit make these |
| gives exceptional grip in the wet and dry, and across | | | | highly comfortable for daily wear and great for |
| all terrain. The tread pattern is designed not to pick | | | | anyone who works on their feet all day. Making |
| up mud and add to the weight you carry around with | | | | deliveries in the wet is made much more pleasant if |
| you, and the lightweight uppers keep you light on | | | | you can keep your feet perfectly dry. The Merrell |
| your feet conserving your energy levels. | | | | Gore-Tex fabric in the Intercept ensures a 100% |
| The Intercept has some of the largest rubber | | | | waterproof seal, keeping your feet dry no matter |
| outsole lugs from the entire Merrell Shoes range, and | | | | how wet it gets. |
| gives grip which surpasses many popular hiking boots. | | | | |