Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak Trail-Running Shoes
$290.00
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Built for chasing personal records, these Merrell shoes give you grip for wet, rocky and technical terrain. A 3/4-length carbon fiber plate adds stability and energy return.
Key Details
Trail-Running Shoe Type
Rugged-Trail
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
6
Heel Stack Height (mm)
32
Yes
- The most advanced running shoes from Merrell; built for podiums and personal records with 5 years of athlete insight, testing and feedback through the Merrell Test Lab
- Matryx® uppers combine multifilament threads of Kevlar® and high-tenacity polyamide to create a single layer of material
- This upper material is lightweight, with better breathability and abrasion-resistance
- 100% recycled laces
- Padded collars
- Breathable mesh linings
- Removable EVA foam footbeds
- 2-part, dual-density FloatPro™ foam midsoles
- 3/4-length carbon fiber plate is integrated for enhanced stability and energy return on rugged trails
- Vibram® Megagrip Elite with 4 mm lugs, specifically optimized for grip on wet, rocky and technical terrains
- Weight (half pair): 10.5 oz.
Imported.
View the Merrell MTL Product LineView 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) | 32 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 26 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Kevlar®-reinforced Matryx® |
| Lining | Mesh |
| Midsole | 2-part, dual-density FloatPro+™ foam |
| Support | 3/4-length carbon fiber plate |
| Outsole | Vibram® Megagrip Elite rubber |
| Rock Plate | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Location:Los Angeles, CA
2 weeks ago
Good Underfoot. Left Blue Marks & Rubbing on Top
No, I do not recommend this product
I bought these last week following their release. I was very excited because I love the Agility Peak shoes. These seemed like they would have a similar feel, but better performance. I took them for my first trail run today. They felt good under my feet, but I never quite got the lacing right. They either felt too loose or too tight – or felt like the tongue was being swallowed by the shoe, leaving the laces tightly hugging the top of my feet. I finished my 8 mile run, having enjoyed them overall, but still being feeling like the lacing wasn't right. When I got home and took the shoes off, I was very shocked and disappointed to find blue markings all over the tops of my feet... through my (black) socks! On the top inside of my feet, it feels like there is a rash as well. If anyone can advise how to properly lace the shoes, please let me know. I am disappointed because I was so excited about these shoes. At this point, I don't know if I want to wear them a second time. If these shoes have been tested by so many athletes and been so many iterations, as the marketing states, I am shocked that no one else has experienced these blue markings / harsh rubbing on the tops / insides of feet. I will mention that I replaced the insole with an arch support insole. However, I have done this with many other shoes, including the Agility Peak 5, and never experienced anything remotely like this. I hate giving 1 star reviews, especially because I loved Merrell, but I can't give a "Fair" rating to a shoe that has left blue marks over the tops of my feet. If I am crazy, and this is normal, please tell me.
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Merrell
2 weeks ago
Review originally posted on Merrell
3 months ago
Comfy Workout Running Shoe
Fits great on my foot, comfy and true to size! The colors look sweet. I like this shoe for buttery, gravel road workouts.
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Merrell
2 months ago
Review originally posted on Merrell
Location:North Vancouver, BC, Canada
2 months ago
Fast and fun!
Yes , I recommend this product
I have ran about 100km in this shoe and have loved the cushion and energy return from the carbon plate. I have used the shoe on technical and non technical trails in North Vancouver. The grip handles well on both. I use this shoe for racing and training, and it performs best on quicker runnable trails.
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Wolverine
2 months ago
Review originally posted on Merrell
Location:Colorado
3 months ago
Yes , I recommend this product
This is a great shoe for those fast, flowy trails. I can really feel the extra energy return and bounce I get from the carbon plate. The traction on these shoes is great too!
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Merrell
2 months ago
Review originally posted on Merrell
2 months ago
Light and fast!
Yes , I recommend this product
Shoes are light and fast, perfect for racing and speedy days in the mountains!
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Merrell
2 months ago
Review originally posted on Merrell
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