Life In-Between / Boundaries Blur to Draw New Contours. First Collaboration Between Melbourne-Based <P.A.M.> and MERRELL

MERRELL (Merrell, import general agent: Marubeni Consumer Products Co., Ltd.), the U.S. outdoor brand, will launch its first collaboration collection, "Cham Storm Gore-Tex® x P.A.M." and "Hydro Next Gen Moc x P.A.M.," with the creative brand from Melbourne, Australia, at select stores starting July 9, 2026 (Thu).

The theme of this collection is "Life In-Between (Boundaries blur to draw new contours.)." It depicts a free way of being, neither in the city nor in nature, unbound by either. In today's era where the boundaries of outdoor, fashion, art, music, and culture are becoming ambiguous and diverse values intersect, MERRELL and propose "moving between environments" itself as a new lifestyle.

The collaboration was sparked by an actual experience of Misha Hollenbach, co-founder of P.A.M., who wore Hydro Mocs in place of broken shoes during a 50-mile bikepacking trip and completed the journey. Starting from this episode, two of MERRELL's iconic models, "Cham Storm GORE-TEX®" and "Hydro Next Gen Moc," have been re-engineered with P.A.M.'s unique experimental perspective.

The "Cham Storm GORE-TEX® x P.A.M." inherits the DNA of the Chameleon series, boasting over 20 years of history, while incorporating 3D silicone processing that creates organic three-dimensionality and GORE-TEX® for excellent waterproof breathability. It is a multi-outdoor shoe that balances functionality and originality, seamlessly adapting from urban settings to the field. Meanwhile, the "Hydro Next Gen Moc x P.A.M.," inspired by the amphibious nature of moving freely between water and land, is constructed with lightweight EVA foam offering excellent cushioning. With playful details, it has evolved into a new lifestyle shoe that lightly connects waterside and city life.

The campaign movie and visuals were directed by the Milan-based video collective "NO TEXT AZIENDA (@no_text_azienda)" with participation from Tokyo-based special effects makeup artist "Amazing JIRO (@amazing_jiro)." Through fantastical visual expressions themed around perception and transformation, the world of "Life In-Between" is vividly depicted.

Product Information

Name: "Cham Storm GORE-TEX® x P.A.M." (Chameleon Storm Gore-Tex® x Pam)

● Sizes & Colors:

[UNISEX] 23.0 - 28.0, 29.0, 30.0cm ・ PIGEON / CEMENT

● Retail Price: ¥31,900 (tax included)

● Sales Start Date: July 9, 2026 (Thu) –

● Sales Locations: MERRELL HARAJUKU FLAGSHIP, MERRELL BRAND CENTER SHIBUYA,

MERRELL Official Online Store https://merrell.jp/, and other select MERRELL retailers

Name: "Hydro Next Gen Moc x P.A.M." (Hydro Next Gen Moc x Pam)

● Sizes & Colors:

[UNISEX] 23.0 - 30.0cm (1.0cm increments) ・ TEAK

● Retail Price: ¥15,400 (tax included)

● Sales Start Date: July 9, 2026 (Thu) –

● Sales Locations: MERRELL HARAJUKU FLAGSHIP, MERRELL BRAND CENTER SHIBUYA,

MERRELL Official Online Store https://merrell.jp/, and other select MERRELL retailers

About PERKS AND MINI (P.A.M.)

Perks And Mini (P.A.M.) is an independent brand and creative studio founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2000. Centered on "connection," "community," and "self-expression," it transmits its unique worldview by crossing diverse creative fields such as music, lifestyle, and culture, with art, fashion, and design as its core.

About MERRELL

An American-born outdoor brand loved in 160 countries worldwide. MERRELL's history began in 1981 when Randy Merrell, a custom cowboy boot craftsman, made a hiking boot to test his skills. Since its founding, MERRELL has continuously pursued unprecedented "newness," developing a diverse range of footwear from hiking boots, trail running shoes, and sports sandals to outdoor and lifestyle wear. The "Moab" series, highly regarded by backpackers worldwide, the "Jungle Moc" series with over 17 million cumulative sales since its debut in 1998, and the "Chameleon" series, popular for its wide range of uses from outdoor scenes to town use, can be considered MERRELL's signature models. MERRELL, which will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2026, will continue to walk forward with the desire to enjoy nature with everyone and cherish it for the next 45 years.

MERRELL Official Website: https://merrell.jp/

MERRELL HISTORY: https://merrell.jp/pages/about_merrell

MERRELL YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13E10yckCdRU8vCAhe1I-Q