Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

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Whether you're running an ultra or training for your next trail 5K, the men's Merrell Agility Peak 5 GORE-TEX trail-running shoes will be your go-to any time you want max cushion and comfort.
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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 |
Waterproof | Yes |
Upper | Engineered mesh/TPU |
Lining | Recycled mesh |
Midsole | EVA/TPU (FloatPro foam) |
Support | EVA |
Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
Rock Plate | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 6.2 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane |
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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Overall comfortable shoe, I am finding that this particular shoe especially the agility type of shoe, the tread seems to wear out very easily. This is my fourth pair so far
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Put this shoe on, right from the box and wore it comfortably all day! The outside sole tread is extra cushy and felt a little odd for a few steps, but then felt perfect! This shoe is comfortable beyond belief!
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Really loving this shoe! Grip is unreal and feet stay dry. Cushion isn’t super soft but it works great. Definitely feels very protected too!
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i just got these as a gift and wow they are bad as i could see the glue as soon as I opened the box... this is a shoe meant only for people with long narrow feet as the front of the shoe is super narrow... the other problem is the low ankle with zero support, my foot always felt like it was about to slip out... the insoles are cheap thick and uncomfortable with plenty of slippage... i even tried to lace them using the extra hole and still no improvement as the shoe gears up to become wide towards the anke area which makes no sense... i wish i could return these but unfortunately after one wear they look like they've been used for 3 months
Awesome comfort, stability, & cushion...I used them at Zion National Park
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Heading into PNW winter, needed something that could handle wet AND cold. Shoes felt a bit stiff for first km on trail, but have since worked in nicely. Surprisingly nimble for a GoreTex shoe, not an Ultra given its weight, but definitely handles wet, slippery, tech, mud, rocky trails with confidence. Feet feel well supported, gusseted tongue hugs nicely, heel cup is solid and stable but comfortable. No rubbing, no hot-spots. Avg trail run anywhere between 5km to 15km. Using these on cold wet rainy days.
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I got the blue and orange version. I bought it because I ALWAYS own a pair of Gore-Tex shoes for commuting. I'm very picky with my footwear, and trying to find everything I want in a shoe for commuting is difficult. I want Gore-Tex, Vibram, lightweight & cushioned. These are amazing, I'd say likely the most cushioned shoes I've ever worn for everyday walking outside/trail walking. Usually those types of shoes I get foot fatigue in within about 2 hours, but not with these. (I mostly wear the Asics Nimbus shoe for working) These I love so much, I wound up buying a second pair. I HIGHLY recommend these!
When I first got the Agility Peak 5 Gor-tex shoes my expectations were pretty high considering the price tag and now after about a month of wearing them daily I can confidently say they are the most comfortable shoes i have ever worn. After about 12 hours my feet do start to hurt but that's not because of the shoes it's because I've been running all day long and I have never had a shoe be comfortable for that long. Wether you are running, Walking or hiking or just need to go place to place real quick I can't recommend these enough. They are perfect for whatever you are doing and definitely worth the money. I can't wait to see what they do for the Agility Peak 6 because I'll be buying those too!
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I bought these looking for a nice pair gore tex shoes to wear after work. I wear nova 2 gore tex for work. Love them. I like these black agility 5 gore tex. I wish they came in more colors similar to the nova colors. I love the orange and black and grey nova 2
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