Giesswein Merino Runners

The Merino Runners are an interestingly named shoe, if you are looking for a purpose-built running shoes you might want to look elsewhere, the website states they are best suited for walks and free time in any weather, so let’s dismiss the name in the same way that trainers aren’t always used for training.

At first look these are attractive shoes, constructed from a breathable merino wool upper, even the eyelets the laces pass through are stitched instead of metal. In the women’s range we see a lot of choices in colours, a lot more bright colours when compared to the more earthy tones in the men’s range, different colours for different genders feels a bit weird and outdated but there is plenty of choice for everyone.

The second thing we noticed was just how light these shoes are, approx. 260g, they are wonderfully soft and have a good amount of padding that make them super comfortable to wear, sort of like wearing slippers outside…the dream! As well as Merino wool being lovely and soft it is also pretty good when it comes to temperature-regulating and breathability. The fabric wicks away the perspiration to help keep your feet dry and because of the surface structure of the wool, bacteria is unable to embed itself into the fibres, which means no unpleasant odours.

This material also moulds to the shape of your foot as you walk, the Giesswein removable footbed has a merino layer that gives you a stabilising effect. The outsole is made from EVA material and features a ribbed tread for a better grip, the sole is also slightly raised, which adds to the comfort, they are soft enough to be worn without socks, they are also machine washable on a cold wool wash.
These soft, foot friendly shoes make a nice change from a regular sneaker, they can be dressed up or dressed down and are easy to clean, a good day to day shoe. RRP £135

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