1998年に発売して以来、一度履いたら忘れられない“唯一無二の履き心地”に世界中のユーザーが魅了され、累計販売足数1,700万足以上を誇るMERRELLのブランドアイコン「JUNGLE MOC (ジャングル モック)」。近年ではそのコンフォート性のみならず、90年代から変わらぬ逸品としてレトロでユニークなスタイルが注目を集め、幅広い年代から”ファッションツール”としても脚光を浴びています。 ブーツ作りでモノづくりに磨きを深めてきたメレルが、優れた機能をスポーツアクティビティ以外のリラックス環境にも取り入れたいと考え開発されたアフタースポーツシューズの原点。サイドのストレッチバンドと、かかと部分のループにより楽に脱ぎ履きができ、”モックシューズの元祖”とまで言われている。アッパーは撥水加工を施したピッグスエードレザーを使用。アーチサポートのナイロンシャンクや衝撃を吸収するメレル独自開発のクッション、そして軽量でクッション性の高いEVAミッドソールを搭載。メレルの代名詞とも言える最高の逸品です。
English
Since its launch in 1998, users around the world have been captivated by the “one and only comfort” that they cannot forget once they put them on, and MERRELL’s brand icon “JUNGLE MOC (Jungle Moc JUNGLE MOC”. In recent years, the retro and unique style has attracted attention not only for its comfort, but also as a gem that has remained unchanged since the 1990s, and it has been in the limelight as a “fashion tool” from a wide range of age groups. The origin of the after-sports shoe was developed by Merrell, which has been refining its manufacturing skills by making boots, in order to incorporate its superior functionality into relaxing environments other than sports activities. The stretch band on the side and the loop on the heel make it easy to put on and take off, and it is even called “the original moc shoe. The upper is made of water-repellent pig-suede leather. The shoe is equipped with a nylon shank for arch support, Merrell’s proprietary shock-absorbing cushioning, and a lightweight, highly cushioned EVA midsole. The best of the best, synonymous with Merrell. [英訳]
靴は実際に試着しての購入がMUSTだと考えるためサイズは割愛。但し、筆者の足は幅が広く甲が低い。 足のサイズはジャストでも羽根が閉じ切ってしまうことが多く、靴の内側小指の部分が大抵えぐれる。また、新しい革靴を履く時は大抵親指の第一関節と第二関節の間がボロボロになる。参考までに。 Size is omitted because we believe that shoes MUST be purchased after actually trying them on. However, the author’s feet are wide and have a low instep. Even if the size of my foot is just right, I often find that the wings are not fully closed, and the inside of the shoe is usually gouged at the little toe. Also, when I wear new leather shoes, the area between the first and second joints of my thumb is usually torn up. For reference.
The feeling of being softly wrapped is very good. Even the author, who has almost no sneakers, can tell. They are much more comfortable than sneakers.
I have only sandals except for leather shoes, and I have no intention to buy any other shoes. Therefore, I bought these shoes in the category of leather shoes. I am not wrong because they are actually suede leather. However, when I tried them on, I found that sneakers are more correct as a genre. Moreover, they are much more comfortable sneakers than New Balance or other shoes.
Of course, since they are leather shoes, they are resistant to rain, and when they are freshly written, the suede repels rain (after wearing them for a while, they do not repel rain, but I have not experienced wet socks after wearing them for about 3 years). I haven’t walked on snow or icy ground yet, but friends who live in areas where it snows a lot also love them, so they’re probably okay.
They are easy to put on and take off, even with a child in my arms. I have the JUNGLE MOC, but there is also a JUNGLE MOC 2.0 model on the market that is easier to take off and put on, and it is even better because you don’t have to use your hands to take them on and off. My wife loves the 2.0.
After wearing them for a few months, they get softer and the sole sinks, so I recommend you to buy the ones that are less than a perfect fit. The sole sinks unexpectedly, so if you want to wear them close to a perfect fit when you get used to them, you may want to go a little smaller. The author purchased the shoes in a true-to-size, so now there is enough room for an insole (I do not demand a true-to-size for these shoes, so I wear them as they are).
If it is said that they are fashionable, I think that the scene is quite limited, so they can be used quite conveniently when going out to convenience stores or supermarkets, or when traveling, where convenience is more important than fashionability. Also, for those who have children, we highly recommend these shoes because they are easy to take off and put on, and can be worn in all seasons.
In 1981, the company produced its first hiking boot and continued to grow its fan base with the quality of its products. 1998 saw the birth of the brand’s iconic JUNGLE MOC, which led to rapid growth. This model created a new category of after-sports shoes, bringing the outdoors and everyday life together.
