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Built for Every Trail Run

Every trail is different. Find the trail runners built to handle the pace, terrain, and distance ahead.

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Merrell Agility Peak 6 trail running shoe Merrell Agility Peak 6 trail running shoe

Agility Peak 6

Our most technical trail runner yet. Precision-engineered for lightweight speed and control on rugged terrain.

trail rating:

  • Light
  • Moderate
  • Rugged

Lots of obstacles with heavy debris. Frequent speed, direction, and vertical changes.

  • Vibram® Megagrip
  • FloatPro™ Foam Midsole
  • Rock Plate

TECH SPECS

  • Weight per shoe:
    Men's 10.12oz | Women's 8.08oz
  • Drop: 8mm
  • Lug: 5mm
  • Stack Height: 38-30mm
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Merrell ProMorph trail running shoe Merrell ProMorph trail running shoe

ProMorph

Designed for many surfaces, with responsive cushioning and dependable traction for shifts from road to trail.

trail rating:

  • Light
  • Moderate
  • Rugged

Made for trails with some obstacles and moderate debris. Occasional speed, direction, and vertical changes.

  • Vibram® XS Trek Evo
  • FloatPro+™ Foam Midsole
  • Breathable Mesh Upper

TECH SPECS

  • Weight per shoe:
    Men's 9.38oz | Women's 7.51oz
  • Drop: 6mm
  • Lug: 2.2mm
  • Stack Height: 32.5-26.6mm
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Merrell Nova and Antora 4 trail running shoes Merrell Nova and Antora 4 trail running shoes

Nova & Antora 4

A versatile trail runner ready for moderate trails, loose terrain, and everyday obstacles.

trail rating:

  • Light
  • Moderate
  • Rugged

Made for trails with some obstacles and moderate debris. Occasional speed, direction, and vertical changes.

  • Merrell Quantum Grip™
  • FloatPro™ Foam Midsole
  • Breathable Mesh Upper

TECH SPECS

  • Weight per shoe:
    Men's 9.2oz | Women's 6.49oz
  • Drop: 8mm
  • Lug: 4mm | 3mm
  • Stack Height: 29-21mm
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Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx trail running shoe Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx trail running shoe

MTL Adapt Matryx

A pinnacle trail running collection built to push limits on technical terrain.

trail rating:

  • Light
  • Moderate
  • Rugged

Lots of obstacles with heavy debris. Frequent speed, direction, and vertical changes.

  • Vibram® Megagrip
  • FloatPro™ Foam Midsole
  • Durable, Breathable Matryx® Upper

TECH SPECS

  • Weight per shoe:
    Men's 14.81oz | Women's 8.82oz
  • Drop: 8mm
  • Lug: 4mm
  • Stack Height: 42-34mm
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Merrell Trail Glove 8 trail running shoe Merrell Trail Glove 8 trail running shoe

Trail Glove 8

Barefoot-inspired comfort with dependable grip across moderate trails.

trail rating:

  • Light
  • Moderate
  • Rugged

Made for trails with some obstacles and moderate debris. Occasional speed, direction, and vertical changes.

  • Vibram® TC5+ Outsole
  • FloatPro™ Foam Midsole
  • Breathable Mesh Upper
  • Barefoot 2 Construction

TECH SPECS

  • Weight per shoe:
    Men's 7.76oz | Women's 6.1oz
  • Drop: 0mm
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Merrell Vapor Glove 7 trail running shoe Merrell Vapor Glove 7 trail running shoe

Vapor Glove 7

A natural, close-to-ground runner designed for confident footing on light terrain.

trail rating:

  • Light
  • Moderate
  • Rugged

Made for trails with rare obstacles with light to no debris. Little directional change with hard surface terrain changes likely.

  • Vibram® TC5+ Outsole
  • Breathable Mesh Upper
  • Barefoot 2 Construction
  • Recycled Materials

TECH SPECS

  • Weight per shoe:
    Men's 6.7oz | Women's 5.22oz
  • Drop: 0mm
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