Spring for your feet – how to get active for the new season
The first truly warm day of the year has its own kind of energy. The jacket stays 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 see you through spring.
Why your feet deserve special 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 soon now – long hikes, intense runs or hours of walking – you risk overuse pain or tension. Instead, it pays to start gradually and choose shoes that actively support your feet: with good cushioning, plenty of freedom of movement, and materials that help regulate temperature.
Merino wool is a true spring favourite. It naturally regulates temperature, wicks moisture away and feels pleasantly soft against the skin.
The right companions for the active season
For everyone who wants to get 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. The WOOL PEAK was developed specifically for runners and combines two qualities that are especially important when restarting: protection and rebound.
The midsole is designed to cushion every impact while returning energy – protecting joints and muscles that aren’t yet fully adapted to regular running. The upper is made of WOOLFINITY®, a high-twist Merino yarn we developed ourselves: it’s especially shape-retentive and hard-wearing, yet still adapts flexibly to the foot. The Merino lining also ensures moisture is continuously wicked to the outside – an important factor once you start to sweat after warming up.
The WOOL PEAK is not only suitable for runs, but also for light workouts and longer walks – and it looks the part with both sportswear and everyday outfits.
Good to know: For a return to running, sports medicine specialists recommend increasing volume and intensity slowly – the so-called 10 percent rule says you shouldn’t increase your weekly distance by more than 10% per week.
For everyday life with high standards: WOOL DREAM
Not every spring day is a sports day. But shopping trips, city outings or hours of walking also put demands on your feet – and you’ll feel it by evening at the latest. The WOOL DREAM is made for exactly these situations.
At its heart is the air-cushion sole made from high-quality ETPU foam: the oval cut-outs in the sole act like little shock absorbers, softening 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 how soothing good cushioning can be.
The soft Merino jersey upper lets your foot slide in effortlessly and the flat laces provide even, secure hold. The removable Merino insole with rebound effect keeps feet dry and comfortable. Ideal for anyone who’s on the go a lot and doesn’t want to compromise on comfort.
Tip: If you stand or walk on hard surfaces for long periods, do your feet a favour by regularly adding short stretches for calves and the arch. Short barefoot periods at home also strengthen the foot muscles.
Wool Dream Women
Wool Dream Men
For warm spring days: MERINO SLIDES
As soon as the first real spring days arrive, you really only want an open sandal – but one that won’t leave you coming home with tired, swollen feet in the evening. The MERINO SLIDES combine exactly that: a light, open feel with thoughtful support.
The ergonomic cork footbed gradually adapts to your own footprint and provides pleasant cushioning that relieves your feet even on longer distances. The Merino wool in the footbed regulates the climate around your feet – crucial on warmer days when feet sweat more quickly and the risk of pressure points increases. The upper fabric made from recycled polyester hugs flexibly, and the infinitely adjustable two straps can be tailored individually to both feet (which are rarely exactly the same size).
Whether having coffee on the terrace, at the market or in the office on spring days – the MERINO SLIDES are a versatile companion that won’t force a compromise between comfort and style.
Merino Slides Women
Merino Slides Men
Start gently, finish well
Spring is a lovely 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, walking a lot, or simply enjoying the warmer 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 I can wear an insole with an inflamed tendon and the shoes are nicely soft; for my mother they’re ideal because of her heel spur and extremely comfortable to wear. Fully recommended!
Tatjana – ★★★★★
I am a type 1 diabetic, have polyneuropathy and am generally forced to wear made-to-measure shoes. By chance I came across the Wool Dream Men. WHAT A RELIEF! The shoes aren’t even properly broken in yet, but I’m already very satisfied and will recommend them to my diabetes group.
Michael – ★★★★★
