Spring for your feet – how to get active in the new season
The first truly warm day of the year has a special kind of energy. You leave the jacket at home, your step feels lighter – and suddenly you realise how much you’ve missed moving. But if you’ve spent months in heavy winter boots, it’s worth giving your feet a little time to get back into the swing of things. The good news: with the right footwear, it happens almost by itself. We’ll show you what matters – and which models will accompany you through spring.
Why your feet deserve extra attention in spring
After the winter break, muscles, ligaments and joints are often not yet ready for full load. If you do too much too quickly now – long hikes, intensive runs or hours of walking – you risk overuse pain or tension. Instead, it pays to start gradually and choose shoes that actively support the foot: with good cushioning, sufficient freedom of movement and materials that regulate the foot climate.
Merino wool is a true spring favourite. It naturally regulates temperature, wicks moisture to the outside and feels pleasantly soft against the skin.
The right companions for the active season
For anyone getting back into running: WOOL PEAK
If you want to ease back into running after winter, you need a shoe that not only delivers – but keeps up. WOOL PEAK was developed specifically for runners and combines two features that are especially important when getting back into it: protection and rebound.
The midsole is designed to cushion every impact while returning energy – relieving joints and muscles that aren’t yet fully adapted to regular running. The upper is made from WOOLFINITY®, a high-twisted Merino yarn we developed ourselves: it’s exceptionally dimensionally stable and hard-wearing, yet still adapts flexibly to the foot. The Merino lining also ensures continuous moisture wicking to the outside – an important factor once you start to sweat after warming up.
WOOL PEAK isn’t just great for runs, but also for light workouts and longer walks – and it looks good with both sportswear and everyday outfits.
Good to know: When returning to running, sports medicine specialists recommend increasing volume and intensity slowly – the so-called 10 percent rule suggests not increasing your weekly distance by more than 10% per week.
For everyday with high standards: WOOL DREAM
Not every spring day is a sports day. But shopping trips, city outings or hours of walking also put your feet to the test – and you’ll feel it by evening at the latest. WOOL DREAM is made for exactly these situations.
At its heart is the air-cushioned sole made from high-quality ETPU foam: the oval cut-outs in the sole act like little shock absorbers, softening the impact on hard surfaces. At the same time, the foam is so elastic that it returns energy and makes every step feel lighter. Anyone who has spent hours on cobblestones or city pavements knows just how soothing good cushioning can be.
The soft Merino jersey upper lets your foot slide in effortlessly, and the flat laces provide even support. The removable Merino insole with rebound effect keeps feet dry and comfortable. Ideal for anyone on the go a lot who doesn’t want to compromise on comfort.
Tip: If you stand or walk on hard surfaces for extended periods, do your feet a favour by regularly adding short stretches for calves and the arch of the foot. Short barefoot phases at home also help strengthen foot muscles.
Wool Dream Women
Wool Dream Men
For warm spring days: MERINO SLIDES
As soon as the first real spring days arrive, you only want an open sandal – but one that won’t leave you with tired, swollen feet in the evening. MERINO SLIDES deliver exactly that: a light, open feel combined with thoughtful support.
The ergonomic cork footbed adapts to your footprint over time and offers pleasant cushioning that eases your feet even on longer distances. The Merino wool in the footbed regulates the climate – crucial on warmer days when feet sweat more quickly and the risk of pressure points increases. The upper fabric made from recycled polyester hugs the foot flexibly, and the continuously adjustable dual straps can be tailored individually to both feet (which are rarely exactly the same size).
Whether you’re having coffee on the terrace, browsing the weekend market or at the office on spring days – MERINO SLIDES are a versatile companion that never forces a compromise between comfort and style.
Merino Slides Women
Merino Slides Men
Ease into it, arrive feeling good
Spring is a great invitation to get moving again. If you listen to your body and pay attention to your footwear, you’ll lay the best foundation for an active season without unnecessary discomfort. Whether you’re getting back into running, spending lots of time on your feet or simply enjoying the warm days – the right footwear makes a real difference. And Merino wool, as our models show time and again, is more than just a material: it’s a little piece of comfort you won’t want to be without after a short time.
What do our customers say?
I bought the Wool Peak Women for myself and my mother – ideal for me because, with an inflamed tendon, I can use an insole and the shoes are nicely soft; for my mother they’re ideal and extremely comfortable to wear because of her heel spur. Full recommendation!
Tatjana – ★★★★★
I’m a type 1 diabetic, have polyneuropathy and am usually forced to wear made-to-measure shoes. By chance I came across the Wool Dream Men. WHAT A RELIEF! The shoes aren’t even fully broken in yet, but I’m already very satisfied and will recommend them to my diabetes group.
Michael – ★★★★★
