For the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, Merrell 1TRL explored the next generation of the well-known Hydro Moc series.
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The design is inspired by the dream paths we follow and that arise in and through water, the predominant force in nature.
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Since the first version, the Hydro Moc has been characterized by a design that imitates the flow of water around and across rocks.
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Where you find erosion, you find desire paths, a natural phenomenon which demonstrates the principle that you cannot control nature,
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only work to manage it. Its flow and progression are inevitable.
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To nurture the evolution of the Next Gen product, the Merrell 1TRL design team utilised and partnered with innovative AI programs to expand on this natural process,
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using it as a tool for the jumping off point which inspired the futuristic design language prevalent in the subsequent silhouettes.
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Through the relationship between water and rock, man and machine, nature and technology, a seamless, modern design was once again realized.
Both models will be released this month, keep an eye on our Sneaker Releases.
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Mule](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790ed4b5660c78c7e65d9b_merrell-1trl-hydro-moc-ss24-mood%20(7).jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Moc](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790f2c4faf5891f07b003a_merrell-1trl-hydro-moc-ss24-mood%20(3).jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Moc - Triple Moss](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790d99d521eb2432e65161_merrell-1trl-hydro_next_gen_moc_triple_mosstone_j006171_06.jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Moc - Triple Black](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790da29873d668807c2f68_merrell-1trl-hydro_next_gen_moc_triple_black_j006031_06.jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Moc - Triple Nutshell](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790dadc08572a78dd6ef19_merrell-1trl-hydro_next_gen_moc_triple_nutshell_j006123_06.jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Moc - Triple White](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790dbcc84af5ccbc3f26c4_merrell-1trl-hydro_next_gen_moc_triple_white_j006125_06.jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Mule - Triple Mosstone](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790cc0c9036e909b9ae971_merrell-1trl-hydro_next_gen_mule_triple_mosstone_j005761_04.jpg)
![Merrell 1TRL - Hydro Next Gen Mule - Triple Black](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5ff5c4fcf7154c1c91f670a0/66790c7af7dabcc273ad0920_merrell-1trl-hydro_next_gen_mule_triple_black_j006035_04.jpg)
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Photos via Merrell