Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Made for miles on rugged trails, these Merrell trail-running shoes give you better energy return and grip. Full-length FLEXconnect® grooves add stability over the long haul.




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View all Merrell Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate 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 | Breathable mesh/synthetic/TPU |
| Lining | 100% recycled breathable mesh |
| Midsole | FloatPro foam |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip |
| Rock Plate | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 2.68 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 wore these shoes for several weeks as part of a testing program when they were in the development phase. I had an excellent experience with them, and appreciated how lightweight they are in particular. The shoes are versatile, good for trail running, day hikes, and also casual wear around town. Durability has been great the whole time I've had the shoes and they seem like they'll continue to last for many months to come. Aesthetics are awesome too. Highly recommend.
I tested these for the past few months and have enjoyed them. They are comfortable on long runs and feel responsive. I am a fan of using gaiters on trail runs so I personally put a piece of velcrow on the heel. They have worn well, I have over 200 miles on them and expect another 150-200 miles without issue.
I've had these shoes for about 3 months now and they have really impressed me. I love the comfort and weight, plus they have not shown much wear (I have put approximately 250 miles on them).