What do you wear when the day starts outside but ends around the table with friends? Merrell's 1TRL's newest Moab Slide Woven might have the answer.

The outdoor footwear brand’s latest iteration of the Moab line comes in the form of the Moab Slide Woven: a slip-on silhouette that blends the ease of a slide with the durability of Merrell 1TRL's outdoor design language. The shoe features a Vibram® Ecostep Recycle outsole, a woven leather upper, and an easy on-and-off construction, arriving in three colourways that balance everyday wear with Merrell 1TRL’s utilitarian roots.

For a brand whose newest campaign slogan is “it all starts outside” – essentially a polite request to log off and touch some grass – they sure know how to throw a good indoor party. For those who could not make it, below we break down what you missed. 

IT TOOK PLACE AT A SHOREDITCH HOTSPOT

Hosted at Oranj, the evening was already off to a good start. Known for its cosy atmosphere and even better plates (still thinking about those croquettes), the venue felt like the perfect setting. It was a close-knit night, more like a gathering of friends than a typical brand event — that is, if all your friends are stylists, creatives and people who know how to dress for a day that starts outside. But beyond the great drinks and even better outfits, every good party needs a good set. Luckily, Merrell delivered. With an eclectic DJ lineup including Dean Bryce, the music kept the room moving, and we could not help but feel a little groovy.

EVERYONE GOT CRAFTY

Everyone loves an activity-centred hangout. You and your friends might book pottery or a game of padel. At Merrell, however, the social ritual of choice was weaving yarn. A weaving workshop hosted by Nots and Coyle Studio invited guests to try their hand at braiding with woven materials similar to those used on the slip-ons, transforming them into bottle holders, key charms and bag accessories, all while enjoying drinks from the open bar. Think “sip and paint”, but make it “sip and braid”. Soon, the room was full of guests getting stuck in, hands moving methodically as strands intertwined. One guest proudly announced that their newly braided bag charm was destined for their backpack, ready to make its debut on their next trip outside.

GROUP OUTFIT CHECKS

Placed conveniently next to the braid station was a photobooth set-up: a sleek metallic backdrop and a Polaroid-wielding photographer ready to immortalise the fits of the night. Each guest received two snaps and a mini poster to stick them on and annotate their outfit. Some kept it brief. Others went deep into the details of their look. It was here that the event’s most fashionable attendees, many of them stylists, got to exhibit their outfits and dissect them properly. 

Some leaned into the outdoor DNA of the shoe, others into its leisure appeal. One partygoer styled her black Moab Slides with baby-blue parachute cargos and a floaty polka dot blouse. Another wore the cream pair with loose green trousers and, coincidentally, another polka dot top. Standing next to each other, they looked almost colour-coordinated, as if styled for the same editorial. Tracksuit bottoms proved another popular choice, leaning into the shoe’s casual side. Paired with a zip-up, the slides suddenly felt like the ideal cosy airport fit.

Want to see more? Explore the Merrell 1TRL Moab Slide Woven 2 collection via Merrell, and dive into the gallery above for more images from the night.