Merry People Pop-Up

Overview

There's just something about Merry People boots. Melburnians get it — gumboots are made for this city, and gumboots don't come much cooler than Merry People. Speaking of, the good folks at Merry People are sprouting up in Fitzroy for a two-day pop-up from Saturday, November 4–Sunday, November 5, running from 10am–4pm on both days.

Merry People has been warming feet (and keeping them dry) since 2014. Usually, the boots are available via the website, so a bricks-and-mortar pop-up event is a nice treat — providing a golden opportunity for folks to try before they buy, chat with the team and meet founder Danielle Holloway. Plus, buying IRL gives a personal touch that online shopping just can't match.

Merry People was born out of a blend of frustration and ambition. Holloway was frustrated with the lack of comfortable, stylish and versatile gumboots available in Melbourne. So, armed with fond memories of farm life in South Gippsland, she set out to bridge the gap between city cool and country comfort.

What started with sketches and weekend stalls at farmers markets has blossomed into a Melbourne fave. And now's your chance to try a bunch of them for yourself at Hawker Spaces. But be warned: it's going to be hard to pick just one style.