Sweaty Betty x Merrell have teamed up to create the ultimate autumn walking shoes, combining trail-ready technology with chic, outdoors-inspired checks. Whether you’re tackling muddy trails or heading out for a countryside stroll, these £150 trainers prove you don’t have to compromise on style for comfort.
Outdoor footwear giant Merrell has teamed up with our beloved Sweaty Betty once again for a hiking collaboration that proves practical shoes can be seriously stylish.
Let’s be honest: the weather isn’t exactly playing ball right now. But autumn isn’t all drizzle and grey skies. Think crisp mornings, golden leaves and those gloriously sunny days that practically beg you to get outside. Add a coffee in hand, a podcast in your ears and a good pair of walking shoes, and suddenly a weekend stroll sounds rather appealing.
Whether you’re planning countryside walks with your dog, escaping to the country for an autumn getaway or simply looking for an excuse to get some fresh air, the right footwear is essential. And we’ve found just the pair of trainers.
Enter the Sweaty Betty x Merrell collaboration, which brings together Merrell’s trail-tested expertise and Sweaty Betty’s signature approach to stylish, inclusive activewear. The result? Walking shoes that are as ready for a muddy trail as they are for your weekend wardrobe.
Let’s talk specifics. The Women’s Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex x Sweaty Betty comes in two colourways, both priced at £150. And honestly, when the options look this good, two is plenty.
First up, there’s Gore-Tex technology, which helps keep your feet dry while allowing moisture to escape. In other words, those unexpected puddles needn’t spell disaster for your favourite walking socks.
The midsole is designed to provide torsional rigidity, lateral stability and forefoot flexibility. Add cushioning for comfort and breathable materials, and you’ve got a shoe built to support you on longer walks, too.
Underfoot, a Vibram TC5+ outsole delivers grip for outdoor activities across varied terrain, while a bellows tongue helps keep dirt and debris out. Because nobody wants to bring half the forest home with them.
All of which is to say that you don’t have to choose between style and substance. These are built with real outdoor adventures in mind, but they’re designed to look good in your hiking photos, too.
Women’s Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex x Sweaty Betty
Women’s Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex x Sweaty Betty
Both colourways take their cues from the great outdoors, with earthy tones that feel right at home against autumn’s changing landscape. But the standout detail is the British-inspired check pattern, tapping into our enduring love of tartan.
And with Claudia Winkleman keeping tartan firmly on the fashion agenda, the timing couldn’t be better. One colourway features a soft pink-and-blue check against a beige base, while the second offers a more understated khaki take on the pattern, finished with contrasting pink laces.
Need some styling inspiration? The fashion crowd is already putting the collaboration through its paces, with influencer Liullland giving the shoes a 90s-inspired spin.
They’re the sort of shoes that will look just as good styled with leggings and an oversized fleece as they will with your favourite off-duty autumn layers.
The verdict? If your autumn plans involve getting outside a little more, these might just be the footwear upgrade you’ve been looking for.
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