Kakhis x Merrell: Discover the Vintage Casual ‘Old Faithful’ Hiking Shoes Launching on April 18, 2026!
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Outdoor style has quietly slipped into everyday wardrobes, blurring the line between technical gear and city clothes. Enter KHAKIS, the vintage-casual label, and Merrell, the hiking-shoe expert—together they’ve dropped Old Faithful, a collab that reimagines Merrell’s iconic Moab 3 through KHAKIS’s retro lens.
The silhouette pairs Merrell’s proven, rugged hiking construction with KHAKIS’s lived-in, vintage vibe. The uppers mix nubuck, polyester mesh, and rubber so each material reads clearly, creating a textured, standout look. Then they finished the shoes with wax treatments and stone-wash processing to give a naturally worn-in patina—built to pick up personal marks over time and let the wearer’s lifestyle tell the story.
Right now, heritage labels are leaning into cross-category collaborations to spark fresh momentum. Outdoor brands especially are marrying function with stronger design cues so their pieces work seamlessly in everyday looks. Vintage styling continues to resonate with younger shoppers, who prize the rarity and personality that come with age. More than a product drop, the KHAKIS × Merrell partnership celebrates the “beauty of wear,” championing items that grow more meaningful the more you live in them.
Old Faithful launches on April 18, 2026, and will be available through KHAKIS’s online and brick-and-mortar stores and at Merrell Korea’s physical retail locations.
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