Winter is coming. So you better have the gear to handle the cold, muddy, icy, and basically just…read moreinclement weather ... especially if you're hitting the mud, rocks, and off-the-beaten tracks and inclines of Utah.
Especially for the outdoor enthusiast, Merrell is a must stop, one-stop shop. Unlike many other stores whose location at Tanger is merely another regular location with markdowns, this is the only Merrell store in the Salt Lake Valley (with Merrell lovers having to find their stuff at an REI, Kirkham's, Smith & Edwards, or other specialty show retailer).
Their prices have always been a bit high (even at this outlet), and they're one of the only outdoor retailers I've seen who have very little in the hiking accessories (backpacks, water bottles, etc.), but when it comes to outdoor shoes, they are tops.
This is a welcome site to Merrellheads: Footwear especially made for hiking and trail running, winter boots, sandals that actually have grip, water shoes, slip-ons, cross-trainers, fitness shoes, and casuals (like Sugarbush and Moab). There's about the same amount of selection for the women as well ... and there's a good amount to gear up your little hikers as well.
People often forget all the good clothing selection. Their stuff definitely leans toward winter. They have a deep collection of jackets (soft shells, hybrids, puffers, insulated, parkas, etc.), mid layers (with what seems to be a focus on fleece), thick socks, stocking caps, as well as some real durable (but still dressy) shorts and pants.
It's great stuff ... whether you're heading out on the trail less travelled or not!