Roots vs Merrell: similarities and differences

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Roots

Canada Founded 1973

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Polished & dressy

Merrell

United States Founded 1981

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

Polished & dressy
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
Trends & youth culture
Merrell shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

Roots (solid line, circles)
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Traits by category

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Roots
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Minimal & basics: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Merrell：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	Roots	Merrell
Country	Canada	United States
Founded	1973	1981
Category	Clothing	Footwear
Other categories	Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products	Clothing

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Brand profiles

Roots

Canada Founded 1973

Roots is a lifestyle brand founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. With apparel for women, men, and children as its main focus, it offers a wide range of products, including leather goods, footwear, accessories,...

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Merrell

United States Founded 1981

Merrell is an outdoor footwear brand founded in Vermont, United States, in 1981 by Clark Matis, Randy Merrell, John Schweizer, and others. The brand officially states, “Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside” and “We beli...

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