Merrell vs New Balance: which affiliate program pays better?
Two shoes programs ranked next to each other on Affiliate Graph, compared on the public terms their networks list. Merrell lists the higher top commission (1%–15% against 1.6%–12.39%). Neither program publishes a cookie window in its network listing. They share 5 networks (Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Skimlinks), so one publisher account can carry both. Both hold an Affiliate Graph Rank score of 99/100 in Shoes.
| Term |  Merrell |  New Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Listed commission | 1%–15% | 1.6%–12.39% |
| Cookie window | Not published | Not published |
| Networks | 8: Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Partnerize, Siteplug, Skimlinks, Webgains | 7: Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Impact, Loyalize, Skimlinks, Sovrn |
| Direct networks | Partnerize, Webgains | Impact |
| Rank score | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| Rank basis | observed commission | observed commission |
| Brand size | Large | Very large |
| Categories | Shoes, Sports & Outdoors, Clothing & Fashion, Accessories | Sports & Outdoors, Shoes, Clothing & Fashion, Digital Services & Software |
| Markets | US, FR, CA, DE, DK, UK, AU | US, CA, DE, ES, MX, PR, UK, AU, FR, JP |
| Status | Active | Active |
Choose Merrell for
- the higher listed commission (1%–15%)
- more ways to join (8 networks)
Choose New Balance for
Fit with your audience: on the listed terms Merrell has the edge, and New Balance is the better choice where its products match what you cover.
New Balance program detailsWhere to join
Both programs are listed on Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Skimlinks. Merrell is also on Partnerize, Siteplug, Webgains. New Balance is also on Impact, Sovrn.
Compared on listed program terms from the networks' public listings. Rates and cookies change; confirm current terms on the network before applying. The rank score is a position among tracked US and UK brands, indexed 0 to 100; the underlying figures are not published. Methodology · Data updated Oct 23, 2026.