Aerial view of 2 people running down a trail.

Wild.

Ready to unleash your wild side on the trails?

Here are three key features to consider when selecting
the right trail running shoes.

  • Lug Depth

    A higher number lug is for wet, muddy, and rocky
    terrain. Lower lug values are better for
    road-to-trail situations.

  • Drop

    A higher drop value provides less ground feel and
    more protection, a lower drop value provides more
    ground feel. The lower the value, the closer you
    get to a “barefoot” trail runner.

  • Cushion

    Higher cushioning is recommended for more
    aggressive terrain and long runs. Less cushioning
    will provide a very close-to-the-ground feeling.

Close up of the Agility Peak 4.

Agility Peak 4

Extra Mile, Extra Cushioned
  • Drop

    6mm

  • Cushion
    5 filled circles.
  • Lug Depth

    5mm

Shop Agility Peak
Close up of the Moab Flight.

Moab Flight

Everyday, all-terrain
  • Drop

    10mm

  • Cushion
    5 filled circles.
  • Lug Depth

    3mm

Shop Moab Flight
Close up of the Nova 3/Antora 3 .

Nova 3 / Antora 3

Everyday, all-terrain
  • Drop

    8mm

  • Cushion
    5 filled circles.
  • Lug Depth

    4mm

Shop Nova & Antora
Close up of the Trail Glove 7.

Trail Glove 7

Zero-drop
  • Drop

    0mm

  • Cushion
    5 filled circles.
  • Lug Depth

    3mm

Shop Trail Glove
Close up of the Vapor Glove 6.

Vapor Glove 6

Barefoot, minimalist
  • Drop

    0mm

  • Cushion
    5 filled circles.
  • Lug Depth

    2mm

Shop Vapor Glove 6 Shop All Trail Run

Compare Trail
Running Styles

Agility peak 4

Agility Peak

For the extra mile, extra cushioned trail runner

  • Drop

    6mm

  • Cushion

  • Lug Depth

    5mm

  • Rockplate

    Yes

    • Shop Agility Peak
Antora 3.

Nova/Antora

For the everyday, all-terrain trail runner

  • Drop

    8mm

  • Cushion

  • Lug Depth

    4mm

  • Rockplate

    Yes

    • Shop Nova/Antora
Moab flight.

Moab Flight

For the beginner trail runner

  • Drop

    10mm

  • Cushion

  • Lug Depth

    3mm

  • Rockplate

    No

    • Shop Moab Flight
Nova 3.

Trail Glove

For the zero-drop trail runner

  • Drop

    0mm

  • Cushion

  • Lug Depth

    2.5mm

  • Rockplate

    No

    • Shop Trail Glove
Vapor Glove 6.

Vapor Glove

For the devout barefoot minimalist trail runner

  • Drop

    0mm

  • Cushion

  • Lug Depth

    2mm

  • Rockplate

    No

    • Shop Vapor Glove

  • Lug Depth

    A higher number lug is for wet, muddy, and rocky terrain. Lower lug values are better for road-to-trail situations.

  • Drop

    A higher drop value provides less ground feel and more protection, a lower drop value provides more ground feel. The lower the value, the closer you get to a “barefoot” trail runner.

  • Cushion

    Higher cushioning is recommended for more aggressive terrain and long runs. Less cushioning will provide a very close-to-the-ground feeling.

Artistic photo of people running outside.

Compare Trail Running Styles

Trail Running

Agility Peak

For the extra mile, extra cushioned runner

  • Trail Type

    Rugged

  • Weight

    10.58 oz

  • Drop

    6 mm

Trail Running & Walking

Nova

For the everyday, all-terrain athlete

  • Trail Type

    Moderate

  • Weight

    10.4 oz/shoe

  • Drop

    8 mm

Road & Trail Running

Morphlite

For the road to trail runner

  • Trail Type

    Light

  • Weight

    8.46 oz/shoe

  • Drop

    6.5 mm

Trail Running

Trail Glove

For the zero-drop trail runner

  • Trail Type

    Light

  • Weight

    8.46 oz/shoe

  • Drop

    0 mm

  • Lug Depth

    A higher number lug is for wet, muddy, and rocky terrain. Lower lug values are better for road-to-trail situations.

  • Drop

    A higher drop value provides less ground feel and more protection, a lower drop value provides more ground feel. The lower the value, the closer you get to a “barefoot” trail runner.

  • Cushion

    Higher cushioning is recommended for more aggressive terrain and long runs. Less cushioning will provide a very close-to-the-ground feeling.

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    Our best-selling barefoot style.
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    The most minimal barefoot style that Merrell offers.
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    Shoes built from the Merrell Test Lab, our product advancement incubator. All MTL shoes are rigorously tested and validated by Merrell athletes and meet our highest bar for elite performance capabilities.
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    Standing for Moving Quickly in the Mountains, our best-selling multitool of footwear is stable enough to hike in, agile enough to run in, and durable enough for light scrambling.
  • AGILITY PEAK (5)
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    This cushioned, grippy trail runner is designed for those who want a lot of protection on even the most rugged trails.
  • MORPHLITE (3)
  • LIGHT TRAIL (13)
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    Rare obstacles, light to no debris and directional change with hard surface terrain changes likely (Road-to-trail).
  • MODERATE TRAIL (14)
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    Some obstacles, moderate debris with occasional speed, direction and vertical changes.
  • RUGGED TRAIL (9)
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    Lots of obstacles, heavy debris with frequent speed, direction and vertical changes.
  • RESPONSIVE (6)
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    Barefoot, Minimal Cushion; <1MM Heel to Toe Drop
  • MODERATE (3)
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    Some obstacles, moderate debris with occasional speed, direction and vertical changes.
  • MAX (8)
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    Maximum Cushion; ≥5MM Heel to Toe Drop
  • VIBRAM® (15)
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    Outsoles for optimal traction and performance on any terrain, in any condition.
  • GORE-TEX® (4)
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    Waterproof membrane for exceptional breathability and waterproof performance.
  • BLOOM® (1)
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    BLOOM® performance midsole foam is made of 10% algae biomass, transforming green water into clean water in the process
  • Morphlite Wide Width, Sapphire, dynamic

    Men's Morphlite Wide Width

    $74.99 $100.00
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    The All-Terrain Road-to-Trail Runner

  • Fly Strike, Black/Tangerine, dynamic

    Men's Fly Strike

    $53.95 $90.00
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  • TRAIL GLOVE (3)
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    Our best-selling barefoot style.
  • VAPOR GLOVE (3)
    i
    The most minimal barefoot style that Merrell offers.
  • MTL (3)
    i
    Shoes built from the Merrell Test Lab, our product advancement incubator. All MTL shoes are rigorously tested and validated by Merrell athletes and meet our highest bar for elite performance capabilities.
  • MQM (2)
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    Standing for Moving Quickly in the Mountains, our best-selling multitool of footwear is stable enough to hike in, agile enough to run in, and durable enough for light scrambling.
  • AGILITY PEAK (5)
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    This cushioned, grippy trail runner is designed for those who want a lot of protection on even the most rugged trails.
  • MORPHLITE (3)
  • LIGHT TRAIL (13)
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    Rare obstacles, light to no debris and directional change with hard surface terrain changes likely (Road-to-trail).
  • MODERATE TRAIL (14)
    i
    Some obstacles, moderate debris with occasional speed, direction and vertical changes.
  • RUGGED TRAIL (9)
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    Lots of obstacles, heavy debris with frequent speed, direction and vertical changes.
  • RESPONSIVE (6)
    i
    Barefoot, Minimal Cushion; <1MM Heel to Toe Drop
  • MODERATE (3)
    i
    Some obstacles, moderate debris with occasional speed, direction and vertical changes.
  • MAX (8)
    i
    Maximum Cushion; ≥5MM Heel to Toe Drop
  • VIBRAM® (15)
    i
    Outsoles for optimal traction and performance on any terrain, in any condition.
  • GORE-TEX® (4)
    i
    Waterproof membrane for exceptional breathability and waterproof performance.
  • BLOOM® (1)
    i
    BLOOM® performance midsole foam is made of 10% algae biomass, transforming green water into clean water in the process