# Outdoorsy Fall-Ready Functional Footwear Merrell 1TRL Delivers Practical Designs for FW21 By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/merrell-1trl-fall-winter-2021-release-info) & [merrell](https://www.merrell.com/UK/en_GB/1trl/) Footwear label [Merrell 1TRL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-4) introduces its latest collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The brand delivers items that are described to bring us "closer to the real outdoors." As suggested, the footwear options are made for the colder temperatures of the year and are packed with practical design components throughout. It features silhouettes from its archives, nodding to the 90s and the early 2000s. It is then accompanied with more recent hiking options to take wearers on adventures fully ready. Materials that make up the silhouettes include the [functional GORE-TEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection), Vibram, and Primaloft throughout the entire range. The pack includes models such as the [Moab Speed GTX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-speed-2-gtx), the Cham 8 Strech Tactical, and the Hut Moc. Image Credit: Merrell 1TRL ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Practical Fall/winter Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to create functional outdoor footwear that is both fashionable and suitable for colder temperatures. - **Nostalgic 90s-inspired Designs:** Brands can tap into the nostalgia market by incorporating retro 90s and early 2000s designs into their footwear. - **Incorporating Advanced Technical Materials:** Businesses can innovate by incorporating advanced technical materials like GORE-TEX, Vibram, and Primaloft into their outdoor footwear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for established and emerging footwear manufacturers to collaborate and create a new range of functional, fashionable outdoor footwear. - **Outdoor Adventure:** The outdoor adventure industry can benefit from the development of more practical, weather-resistant footwear options for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can explore the functional outdoor footwear market and expand their product offerings to include practical yet fashionable options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25.md) - [Trail-Informed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-ss26.md) - [Progressive Spring-Ready Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-4.md) - [Summer-Ready Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-5.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Urban-Inspired Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor.md) - [Nature-Inspired AI-Backed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-collection.md) - [Technical Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belstaff-and-merrell.md) - [Weatherized Limited Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-speed-2-gtx.md)