Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Your go-to for comfort on any terrain, slip on the the men's Merrell Agility Peak 5 trail-running shoes whether you're running an ultra or enjoying some easy miles on less-traveled trails,
Imported.
View all Merrell Men's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered mesh/TPU |
Lining | Recycled mesh |
Midsole | FloatPro foam |
Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
Rock Plate | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.1 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
EU | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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I’ve gone on maybe 10 trails with these. They looked still brand new basically and they did not perform on a down hill rugged hike that I went on yesterday. It was only 4 miles and the shoes were in great condition before the trail. But afterwards I had to end up through if them away. They blew out through the sides easily and I was pretty disappointed. I’ve never had a bad pair from Merrel before till now. The fabric didn’t hold up at all. I was left coming down the mountain with 2 miles of trail to go and my feet hitting rocks. I would recommend these shoes only if you’re doing dirt trail runs with minimum grade. They are supper great for that and comfortable. Anything past that you’ll be throwing them away.
Bought these in November 2023 for a trip to Madeira, Portugal. When going on a hiking/trekking trip I love a multifunctional shoe that can handle the trail but also look great for day to day wear. The Agility Peak 5s fit this perfectly as and covered a lot of Kms over a week and a half of gnarly hikes. The shoes didn’t take long to break in and kept my feet feeling fresh and blister free, even with lots of up/downhill trail segments. The outsoles and top mesh held up well to the rocks and thorns on most trails, however the midsole took a bit of a beating with the softer material. An easy choice to wear again, and I’m hoping to get a few more big trips out of them.
Very comfortable shoe but the durability was disappointing. After just 6 weeks and about 100 miles they’re already pretty worn down.
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One year review on Agility Peak 5!! I purchased these shoes as an alternative for a golf shoe. I initially thought with the Gortex protection they would work great which they did. I can’t imagine how these would hold up on the trail if they can’t survive a walk on the course. My bad for not doing this one week ago. Merrell will not provide any quality support or product loyalty. Both shoes came completely separate at the ball of the foot. Poor manufacturing not to last a year only using a couple times a week. This shoe would fail in 4 months if worn daily. Between my wife and I we have purchased over 10 pairs of shoes over last several year only to watch the quality and comfort decline. Review the photos for yourself. My last pair of Merrells!
Las tengo hace unos tres meses y las usé en una competencia de Trail por senderos muy técnicos. Van de maravilla
I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing. My son picked this shoe over every other top notch/expensive shoe because of the comfort. He stands on a turf football field (as a coach) and was fighting off planter fasciitis. Sadly, these shoes feel great but do not perform. Within 2 months, the soles are worn, the toe box material is stretched (and looks like he's wearing the toe shoes) and the overall shoe fit is stretched and unstable. These are shoes that never saw a trail, rocking ground or uneven pavement. I never thought these shoes wouldn't make it past 2 months. They are embarrassing to wear, looks ridiculous. Do not waste your money on these.
I took these shoes to our 2week trip to the Swiss Alps. They did incredible in the different terrains we encountered. On rocky, muddy, grassy, or city grounds these shoes felt amazing. I put 18k-30k steps a day on these shoes and my feet were happy I had these Merrell. I have a 3day weekend hike in the Smokey mountains in a few weeks and I know what shoes I’ll be taking. ⛰️ I had an issue with both of the front flap seams. Little fibers stuck out and irritated the front of my foot. After a scissor trim they felt fine.
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I own the non-waterproof and gore Tex version. The gore Tex version seems to be 5 stars so far but the non-waterproof appear to have quality control problems. As you can see in the photos the tops of shoes are covered in loose threads that make them look terrible and cheap. The bottom soles appear to be glued on incorrectly and are wearing terribly. Merrell needs to start doing better quality control before a great customer moves to another brand.
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Really disappointed in the quality of these trainers, especially with the price, I expected them to last way longer. After one month of use, including a few hikes, the lace loops have started to tear, and the rubber toe is starting to peel away from the shoe, and the beige rubber on the side is flaking away. There's also very fine stitching on the top of the trainer that has opened up. Its a shame because they're really comfy and look great.
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Disappointed in this shoe. I’ve only walked on concrete and the side of the soles are losing their color. I thought they were trail tanning shoes?
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