Adventures

Do You Need Non-Slip Boots for Restaurant Work? (Plus, Key Features to Consider!)

Restaurants are fast-paced environments where floors are often slick–making non-slip boots essential for both comfort and safety. The best restaurant work boots are ones that are non-slip, provide...

Meet Andie: Our Fave Boot for Fashion and Function

Andie Unlocked: Introducing Our New Silhouette It’s the classic rain boot silhouette, with a stylish glow-up! Ready for a night on the town, or a day in the country, Andie offers sleek, simplified ...

Our Ankle Boots, Compared: How to Pick Your Perfect Pair

Boot curious? Let’s walk through the features and benefits of Andie, Bobbi and Tully - plus which works for your life and style.  Meet Andie Andie is your classic rain boot silhouette, with a moder...

Why Are We Called Merry People?

Hey everyone, Dani here! A question I get asked a lot is: “Where did the name Merry People come from?" I love this question, because I love sharing the story behind our name. So let’s dive in! The ...

How to Add Color to Your Space and Style (ft. Mustard Made!)

This year, a very colorful trend has burst onto the scene in vibrant fashion. Meet dopamine dressing, aka, dressing for joy! In a nutshell, dopamine dressing is all about wearing what makes you fee...

Our Top Picks For Waterproof Shoes to Wear When Travelling

When getting ready to go on a trip, everyone knows the importance of packing with function and versatility in mind. You find yourself asking… ‘That dress may be perfect for the weather, but can I w...

Choosing the Perfect Size for Your Merry People Boots

At Merry People, we believe great adventures start with the right fit! Whether splashing through puddles or exploring the city, your boots should be merry and comfortable. In this blog, we’ll share...

What Shoes Are Good for Working in a Restaurant?

What’s cooking in the kitchen? Comfy footwear, of course!Many people who work as chefs, servers, hostesses, or bartenders, turn to rubber clogs or rubber ankle boots as their go-to footwear for wor...

Do You Need Boots for Landscaping? (Plus, What Features to Look for!)

When it comes time to get out into the garden again, you might be inclined to head straight for the closest old pair of sneakers you can find. While it’s good to wear something you don’t mind getti...

What Makes Our Bobbi Boots The Most Comfortable Ankle-Height Rain Boots?

It’s no secret that to be really functional, rain boots need to be more than just waterproof. Merry People is designed for people who need footwear that is as fashionable as it is functional – made...

How To Find The Best Restaurant Work Boots For Your Hospitality Job

The best restaurant work boots are ones that are designed to be non-slip on hard, wet surfaces, as well as comfortable for all-day wear. Non-slip boots for restaurants are most often made with rubb...

Weather Any Storm: Your Checklist for the Best Boots For Cold, Rainy Weather

When you’re shopping for the cooler, rainy season, what should you look for in a pair of boots? Whether you’re shopping for boots for cold weather, or looking to update your rain boots, it’s import...

These Are The Best Clogs for Being on Your Feet All Day

Working on your feet all day is a necessary aspect of many jobs! That’s why the best clogs to wear if you need to be on your feet all day are ones that have built-in arch support and contour to the...

Let’s Compare Clogs Versus Sandals

Let’s compare the similarities and differences between clogs and sandals! While clogs and sandals expose more of the foot than other shoes, the key difference between the two is that clogs cover th...

Four Easy Clog Outfit Ideas

Looking for inspiration on how to put together outfits with your clogs? You’re in the right place! Clogs are versatile shoes that can be paired with lots in your wardrobe – whether you are spending...

Here Are The Best Rain Boots For Fall's Rainy Days

Autumn is here, and that means pumpkin patches, warm apple cider, and puddle-splashes. Whatever your plans for fall are, you’ll need rain boots that can keep up with all of your adventures. Enter w...

From Our Founder: How We're Inspiring Inclusion At Merry People

“As a female CEO in a workforce where we're still a minority, I understand the importance of visibility. By being visible on this adventure, I aim to show other women that it is possible to bootst...

How to Style Mid-Calf Boots

Mid-calf boots and rain boots are making a comeback in the fashion world. We are finding innovative and intuitive ways to incorporate your favorite rain boots in both high-fashion and casual ways. ...

How to Style Cute Ankle Rain Boots For Fall

If you’re saving your rain boots for (only) rainy days, this merry PSA is for you! You’ll be glad to know that rain boots can be about more than functionality and utility. Here at Merry People, we’...

How To Care For Rain Boots

Rain boots are a handy form of footwear that everyone should have. They let you walk through the wettest, muddiest, and snowiest areas while keeping your feet protected and dry. But it is important...

Calling All Merry Gifters! Your Guide To Christmas Gifting

Here’s a guide to everything you need to know for gifting merriness this season! The countdown to Christmas is on, and if you're looking to gift your friends and family some Merry People boots, clo...

Our Team’s Favorite Merry Moments In Fall

Falling leaves, light layers, cool days, oh my! With the change of season coming in for our friends in the Northern Hemisphere, we asked our marketing team here in Melbourne what merry moments they...

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...

Tully’s in Town: The Making of Our Brand New Boot!

“To date, we have only released around one new boot design every year at Merry People. We aim to do few things well and put a lot of thought into the design so that the product fits the life of o...

Five Easy Tips for Styling Your Bobbi Boots with Jeans

Activewear and Bobbi Boots? Super simple to style. Gardening gear and Bobbi Boots? Even easier! However, when it comes to pairing your Bobbi Boots with another wardrobe staple, denim jeans, we know...

Ashley's Adventures in UK and Spain: What To Pack, How To Style and Where To Go

This past May, our merry friend Ashley from LA set off for several months on an adventure to the summery UK and the sun-soaked shores of Spain! We first met Ashley through her colorful and joyful a...

Colorful Confidence: Styling Inspiration from The Huddle 2023

This year, many colorful pairs of Merry People boots joined the festivities at The Huddle 2023! Attendees headed out into vineyards, equipped with a trusty pair of Bobbi Boots – merrily gifted as ...

Celebrating Pride at Merry People

  At Merry People, we proudly stand as allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Here in Australia we celebrate Pride Month during February, where across the country we hold Pride celebrations. The biggest...

A Simple & Merry Gift Guide for Father’s Day

  Father’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 your dad. We hope these simple yet thoughtful ideas inspire yo...

International Women's Day Q&A with Dani

  What was a defining merry moment from when you first started Merry People? "So I've had many defining moments, but one that comes to mind is probably getting my first stockist." Hey there, my...

Samantha Gash: Putting the Bobbi Boots Through Their Paces!

  What do you love about your Bobbi Boots? "They literally make me feel joyful, comfortable and able to weather any storm!"    We're so excited to introduce our partnership with Samantha Gash, a...

Belle Brockhoff: Taking the Bobbi Boots to New Heights!

  "Where’s the most adventurous place you’ve worn your Bobbi Boots? I've worn them on the highest glacier in the Tirol region of Austria!" We're so excited to introduce our partnership with Bell...

Stories of Merry People: How Clay Artist Freya Bramble-Carter Finds Merriness!

  Since Merry People's beginnings, we've been lucky enough to connect with some incredible people who lead a life of adventure, kindness and merriness. We're excited to share an interview wi...

Here's Your Rain 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...

How to style the Billie Clog with Styled by Sally!

The Billie Clog, oh how we love you! You're the easiest shoe to just slip-on and off and are our absolute go to for these summery, warmer days. But how do you style them? We hear you ask. Well ...

Stories of Merry People: Salt Flower

Since Merry People's beginnings, we've been lucky enough to connect with some amazing people and hear their incredible stories. At Merry People, we believe life's all about embracing the unknown, ...

Stories of Merry People: Nick & Aaron's journey creating Kittawa Lodge

Since Merry People's beginnings, we've been lucky enough to connect with some amazing people and hear their incredible stories. At Merry People, we believe life's all about embracing the unknown,...

Green Hills Farm: Harvesting your Veggie Garden!

We’re back at Green Hills Farm talking all about reaping the rewards of your veggie gardens! You’ve put in the hard work, you’ve spent hours watering plants, staking those untamed green beans, p...

Green Hills Farm: Creating an Organic Veggie Garden

Last month we visited the beautiful world of Green Hills Farm. Situated in West Gippsland, Australia, Green Hills Farm was created by Kristy and Neil Plumridge. Two long-time corporate Melbourni...