The Red Bulletin April 2020

THE RED BULLETIN PROMOTION
THE MQM FLEX
2.0 GTX
Whatever the weather
- summer showers or
winter sleet and snow
- the MQM Flex 2.0
GTX has got what it
takes to keep you dry
Tough, breathable and waterproof, Merrell’s MQM Flex 2.0 GTX is the perfect shoe for Farrarós’ challenge
you don’t know and making a real
human connection, or walking to
work instead of going on the bus.
It can also be exploring a forest,
climbing a new mountain, or hiking
across the whole world. Coming from
the small village of Sant Cugat, next
to Barcelona, I had everything: a
house, lots of friends and family, a
girlfriend that loved me; everything
someone would dream of at that age.
However, I felt like I had no time to
enjoy my life. I was talking to the
same people and not making any
new connections, not doing anything
more than what was expected of me.
Something needed to be done.
“At 18, I decided to go travelling;
to get out into nature and feel free.
After working the whole summer, I’d
earned two weeks of vacation and
decided to cross the Pyrenees with
my bicycle. I set my goal on covering
as much distance as my body and
mind would allow. Later that year,
however, I felt I’d already forgotten
about my two-week trip. I felt empty.
I made a decision then that was to
change my life for ever.
“I boarded a plane to South
America with the idea of returning
home on foot. As the distance was
too big to count in kilometres, I
focused on the things that interested
me the most – people. My goal then
became very simple: live a life that
allows me to know as many people as
possible and learn from their lifestyle,
cultures and interests, to adapt to
myself as a person and develop a
healthier way of living. I decided to
hike the world in a ‘walking world
tour’; to unchain all the big ranges
by running, hiking, scrambling and,
if the conditions of the mountain
allowed it, going up and climbing.
“My idea inspired outdoor
footwear brand Merrell and we
started a collaboration. We’d travel
together to a country with tough
conditions for me to train in.
Madagascar is known for the heat,
jungles and remote mountains. To
my delight, the locals were amazing
and gave me the real connections
I hoped for. It’s not about walking to
the moon, and it’s not about changing
everything. It’s about taking that first
step and keeping it up.”
Having so many shoes for
different outdoor pursuits can
be overwhelming. It seems like
if you want to speed hike or
scramble, there is a different
shoe for each activity. With this
in mind, Merrell has designed
a shoe to cover all outdoor
pursuits, no matter how wet the
hills and mountains may be.
Merrell’s new MQM Flex 2 shoe
is made for both serious trail
runners and casual hikers alike.
The second generation of
Merrell’s popular MQM Flex, it
features tear-resistant athletic
uppers, a flexible cushioned
midsole and our mountaingrade
outsole, combining all
the best features of a trail
runner and a hiker into one fast,
protective shoe. GORE-TEX
invisible-fit footwear offers the
fit, feel and style you love, as
well as the promise of dry feet.
The best fit
The unique, flexible construction
reduces weight and creates
fewer pressure points, with an
extremely comfortable fit and
feel, so you can just keep going.
Waterproof durability
Reliable waterproof protection
means your feet stay dry, from
summer showers to icy winter
puddles. Perfect for short jogs
or long-distance races.
Highly breathable
Moisture vapour from sweat
escapes easily, so you stay
comfortable – even when
you’re going hard.
Fast-drying
This proven action means you
are ready to go again quicker,
and your footwear stays fresher.
TYRONE BRADLEY
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