Merrell Crosslander 3 Mid WP hiking boots

Merrell is an American footwear and outdoor gear brand founded in 1981 by Clark Matis, Randy Merrell, and John Schweizer. Originally a small-scale custom boot operation in Vermont, it expanded rapidly after being acquired by Karhu USA and later by Wolverine World Wide in 1997.

Today, Merrell products are manufactured globally, with significant production facilities in Vietnam, China, and Cambodia. The brand is owned by Wolverine World Wide, Inc., a major American footwear manufacturer headquartered in Rockford, Michigan. The tag shown indicates distribution by Wolverine Europe B.V., which manages the brand's operations and sales within the European market.