How to Clean and Care for Your Merry People Gumboots
To keep your gumboots looking great and performing well, regular cleaning and care are key. The best way to clean gumboots is to rinse away dirt after each use, gently scrub with warm soapy water, ...
Plan The Perfect Summer Picnic with These 5 Merry Theme Ideas!
Summertime is here, and if you're looking to plan the perfect summer picnic, then you're in the right place! Being in nature, while snacking on yummy food? A huge reason why we believe picnics are ...
Can You Put Insoles In Rubber Boots?
Whether you've got foot pain (plantar fasciitis, anyone?) or just want comfy boots for the changing weather, you're probably thinking about finding the perfect pair. You know, ones that keep your f...
Whether you’re leaping over puddles to catch a cab or chasing your little one around the garden, your feet get you where you need to go. When you feel comfortable in your shoes, it makes jumping in...
Even the sturdiest gumboots aren’t immune to wear and tear. Whether you’re navigating muddy trails, rainy streets, or a busy commute, gumboots are the best shoes for commuting to work and tackling ...
How to Dry Merry People Gumboots
The best way to dry gumboots? It's more than just leaving them by the door and hoping for the sun to do its work. Properly drying your gumboots prevents odours, mould, and cracking, helping them st...
Can You Wear Merry People Gumboots in the Snow?
Gumboots in the snow may conjure up images of wet socks, soggy toes, and soaked ankles. But not with Merry People boots! Our 100% waterproof boots are built to take on any alpine adventures, and th...
Have you ever found yourself out in the city, going about your day, only to get stuck in a torrential downpour… in the wrong footwear? Or, have you prepped for a rainy day, only to find out the har...
Best Shoes for Commuting to Work
When it comes to finding the right shoe for commuting to work, comfort and style are key. The shoes you walk to work in should make your commute comfier! If you’re in the marketing for a durable an...
Pull-On Boots Versus Lace-Up Boots
A versatile pair of boots has both function and style and is an essential piece that every wardrobe should have. But with so many options, how do you choose the right pair for yourself? Let’s dive ...
Stories of Merry People: Joyful Swimming with Sophie Hellyer
Since Merry People's beginnings, we've had the joy of meeting people who live adventurous, joyful, and merry lives. This Stories of Merry People series is all about sharing the amazing stories ...
Styling The Tully Boot With Australian Designer Tara Whalley
Meet our creative friend, Tara Whalley, a Melbourne-based fashion designer, known for her signature hand-painted prints. We first met through Melbourne’s The Big Design Market, where she helped org...
How to Wear Chunky Boots With Dresses
With warmer weather quickly approaching, so does the tricky transition from winter to spring. The weather is warmer than you’d expect, then suddenly much cooler than you were prepared for, all in t...
Chunky Boot Outfit Ideas: The Modern Nostalgia
When we spot trends that hit all our marks, they’re impossible to resist. This is why we’ve been over the moon with our latest addition to the Merry People family - our Tully chunky heel boots. The...
How to Wear Chunky Boots The past several years has seen an ever-evolving trend in boots – from knee-high, ankle, and even Western boots, and chunky ankle boots have now stepped into the arena. The...
Mid-calf gumboots are making a comeback in the fashion world. We are finding innovative and intuitive ways to incorporate your favourite gumboots in both high-fashion and casual ways. Your mid-calf...
How to Wear Mid-Calf Boots With Jeans
Mid-calf boots have exploded in popularity in the fashion world since 2020. It doesn’t matter if you’re in London, Sydney or New York – you'll have probably seen some out on the town! With the rai...
Cute Mid-Calf Boots for Everyday Wear
Fashionistas and style influencers alike are smashing our preconceived notions of mid-calf boots. The nineties had us fully enveloped in believing we need to pair this boot style with dresses and s...
When it comes to stylish footwear, comfort can sometimes take a backseat. However, the notion that comfort must be sacrificed for style isn't always accurate.Introducing our Darcy Mid-Calf Gumboots...
Best Materials for Waterproof School Shoes (+ Why Gumboots Are a Great Pick)
Choosing the right school shoes means focusing on three essentials: durability, comfort, and weather protection. While materials like polyurethane and leather are popular choices, not all shoes are...
How to Wear Rain Boots for Kids
A great pair of gumboots for kids are ideal for jumping in puddles, venturing to school, and keeping small toes warm and dry in cold weather – but if you’re unsure which material is good for school...
A few years ago, younger millennials co-opted the ‘ugly-beautiful’ movement by wearing rubber clogs. The funky foam clogs marched back onto the market with their bright colours and creative designs...
The sun warms your back, your hands comb through cool dirt, and the earthy, fresh scent of your garden fills your nose. An afternoon tending to your garden is a very merry way to spend an afternoon...
Our Quick and Merry Gifting Guide for this Mother’s Day
Gift cool, cute, cosy or give a gift that makes a difference! Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we’ve put together a quick and merry gift guide to help you find the perfect present for ...
Update from Dani, 24th May 2023: We have been blown away by the support you (our community) have given to us and the Mother’s Day Classic by purchasing our Dusty Pink boots in the lead-up to Moth...
What about this collab is NEW for Merry People? "We've taken the classic Bobbi Boot style and added a twist!" Weather any storm in the limited edition Merry People x Obus rainwear collection!...
Here's Your Merry People Boot Based On Your Love Language!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s find your Merry People match… based on your love language! If you’re new to love languages, here’s the low-down. The five love languages is a concept created by co...
Merry People x Karen Walker Collab
Two female founders, both from cities with notoriously unreliable weather and both with a penchant for well-made wardrobe staples, Auckland’s Karen Walker and Melbourne’s Merry People have come ...
Introducing the Billie Clog! The latest addition to the Merry People product family. When our Head of Product, Cass, swapped her urban North Melbourne apartment for the luscious, rolling hills ...
Here’s How to Match Your Mini-Me in Practical but Playful Merry People Gumboots
Matching gumboots for the whole family? Yes please! Whether you’re puddle-jumping on a rainy day or strolling through the park, our Merry People gumboots are made to bring comfort, durability and a...
The Many Marvellous Features and Benefits of the Bobbi Kids Gumboot!
Meet The Fantastic & Merry Bobbi Kids Gumboot! As many parents know, kids like to play! Rain, shine, dust, mud, grass, dirt - the messier the better it often seems! Kids often run and skip thro...
10 Fun Facts About Gumboots If you subscribe to the Merry People newsletter, you may have seen that we sent around some Gumboot Trivia to liven up the holiday break! (We also gave away a pair of M...
Gumboots & Flowers Much like Gumboots and Animals, the combination of our Bobbi and Rosey gumboots with flowers is the pairing we didn't plan for... but love seeing! To celebrate the change of...
Most gumboots are made from one of two materials: natural rubber or PVC (polyvinyl chloride, a petroleum-based plastic). The difference between the two shapes everything about how the boot wears, l...
How to Style the Bobbi Mustard Ankle Boot
THE MANY WAYS TO WEAR YOUR BOBBI MUSTARD We love our Bobbi Mustard! One of our core colours, it epitomises sunshine - bringing warmth and happiness year round! Our Bobbi Mustard is coming back th...
ASK AWAY Instagram Q&A with Dani, June 2020 Recently, Dani hosted a Q&A on Instagram Stories to chat all things Merry People - new colours? New products? Advice for starting at markets?...
The Charlotte Trench Our Charlotte Trench is designed with the same ethos as all Merry People products: as a stylish and practical “go-to” piece no matter what the weather or occasion. It is fully ...
Merry People x BLUNT A Special Collaboration In 2019, BLUNT umbrellas got in touch about a collaboration, and our New Zealand born Operations Manager Tim was instantly excited. At Merry People, w...
How to Style your Bobbi Black Ankle Boots
12 WAYS TO WEAR YOUR BOBBI BLACK ANKLE GUMBOOTS Black ankle boots are a winter essential! From morning walks and office commutes, to girl's lunch and dinner dates, a good pair of black ankle boots...