Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Why We Like The Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe

Light and fast, the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe helps us move quickly through mountains, deserts, and forests. These low-profile trail runners boast a breathable engineered mesh upper reinforced with TPU overlays that wrap around our foot securely via recycled laces. This breathable and durable upper wicks sweat off of our feet so that we can rely on the stability of the FlexPlate technology and the response of the FloatPro dual density midsole. Finally, the Vibram MegaGrip outsole effortlessly grips everything from sand to loam to help us stay focused on our pace, route, or final destination.

Details

Low-profile trail running shoes designed for daily highspeed outings
Breathable upper wicks sweat while remaining durable
FlexPlate technology offers torsional rigidity and forefoot stability
Two part foam midsole offers cushion, response, and support
CleanSport treatment fights odors to keep up with workouts
Vibram MegaGrip outsole provides long lasting traction at any time
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3.5 based on 3 ratings

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1 out of 5 stars

September 8, 2024

Disappointing

I bought these a few weeks ago and have been thoroughly underwhelmed. 1. The lack of sole coverage allows rocks to hit the tendons under your arch. Painful. 2. When the shoes were wet, the insole became bunched up very quickly and I had to rip them out to keep going. Uncomfortable. 3. The shoes force my ankles to over pronate inward which is not something I’m used to. It was like the shoe is trying to spin around my foot with every step. Awkward. 4. They did dry quickly and have great grip but I have no confidence in these shoes anymore. I'd like to return them.

Tres

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5 out of 5 stars

August 4, 2024

Wow, what a pleasant surprise!

Familiarity:: I've used it several times
Size Bought:: 13
Weight:: 158

Exceptionally light with low stack but excellent protection underfoot. I have run three trail runs on these since I got them, on fairly technical rocky/rooted single track, for a total of about 35 miles. Each run has been a PR on trails I run regularly… I’d even consider these for a 50k. The upper material doesn’t retain water. My new favorite.

Bryan B