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Merrell Agility Peak 5

88

Great

Any color

$140 $47

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Merrell Trail Glove 7

85

Good

Any color

$120 $72

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Merrell Vapor Glove 6

86

Good

Any color

$90 $49

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Merrell Nova 4

86

Good

$130 $65

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Merrell Nova 3

80

Good

$125 $17

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Merrell Morphlite

87

Great

$100 $46

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Merrell Agility Peak 6
New

87

Great

$160

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Merrell Nova 2

85

Good

$110 $60

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Merrell Antora 3

83

Good

$125 $80

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Merrell Moab Flight

89

Great

$110 $78

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Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

$170 $130

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Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Good

$130 $121

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Merrell Fly Strike

79

Good

$90 $45

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Pronation
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Heel to toe drop
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- 8 mm - 12 mm (7)
- > 12 mm (4)
0 mm - 18 mm

0 mm 18 mm
Width / Fit
- Narrow (7)
- Medium (6)
89.7 mm - 96.9 mm

89.7 mm 96.9 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (2)
- Medium (6)
- Wide (4)
70.4 mm - 77.5 mm

70.4 mm 77.5 mm
Audience score
- 80-90 (11)
- 70-80 (2)
79 - 89

79 89
Release date
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (3)
- 2024 (5)
- 2023 (3)
- 2022 or older (1)
- New (1)
- Hide low stock (7)
- Hide previous models (9)
Race distance
- Ultra (1)
Energy return
- Moderate (1)
- Low (6)
41% - 57%

41% 57%
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (6)
- Heel strike (11)
Type
- For heavy runners (1)
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- Maximalist (5)
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- Cushioned (6)
Shock absorption
- Moderate (6)
- Low (1)
23 SA - 125 SA

23 SA 125 SA
Heel stack
- < 20 mm (2)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (6)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (5)
7 mm - 40 mm

7 mm 40 mm
Width
- Wide (13)
- X-Wide (13)
- Normal
- Narrow (13)
Price
- < $100 (11)
- $100 - $130 (9)
- $130 - $150 (8)
- $150 - $170 (5)
- > $170 (3)
- Cheap (3)
Features
- Orthotic friendly (10)
- Removable insole (10)
- Sockless wear (2)
- Rock plate (7)
- Sustainable (8)
Arch support
- Neutral (13)
Breathability
- Breathable (1)
- Moderate (9)
- Warm (2)
Midsole softness
- Balanced (3)
35.7 AC - 39.5 AC

35.7 AC 39.5 AC
Condition
- Haglund's deformity (5)
Outsole durability
- Good (5)
- Decent (7)
0.55 mm - 1.75 mm

0.55 mm 1.75 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (4)
- Decent (8)
Stiffness
- Flexible (2)
- Moderate (4)
10.1N - 16.8N

10.1N 16.8N
Arch Type
- High arch (13)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (1)
Season
- Winter (1)
- Summer (1)
- All seasons (11)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (1)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (2)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (9)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (1)
5.6 oz - 10.8 oz

5.6 oz 10.8 oz
Heel padding durability
- Good (1)
- Decent (8)
- Bad (3)
Forefoot stack
- < 15 mm (1)
- 15 mm - 20 mm (3)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (4)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (5)
7 mm - 26 mm

7 mm 26 mm
Trail terrain
- Light (7)
- Moderate (6)
- Technical (5)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (5)
- Moderate (4)
- Stiff (3)
Color
Collection
- Merrell Trail Glove (1)
- Merrell Vapor Glove (1)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (2)
- Stiff (10)
Traction
- High (1)
- Moderate (1)
0.41 - 0.64

0.41 0.64
Deals
- On sale (12)
- Deals (10)
- Outlet (8)
- Under $100 (11)
- Under $50 (5)
Toebox height
- Medium (6)
- High (3)
25.7 mm - 31 mm

25.7 mm 31 mm
Discount
- > 70% (1)
- 50% - 70% (5)
- 30% - 50% (9)
- < 30% (12)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (1)
- Vibram (7)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (3)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (3)
- > 4 mm (6)
2 mm - 5 mm

2 mm 5 mm
Material
- Mesh (11)
- Vegan (4)
- Reflective (2)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (8)
- Normal (3)
7% - 28%

7% 28%

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This page contains our Merrell running shoe reviews so that you can find a pair that runs the way you want it to. We test shoes ourselves in our running sessions and on our lab tests so that everything that a runner needs to know is analyzed with fairness. Our Merrell running shoe reviews cover shoes for different uses - whether they're for roads, mud, fell running, or snow.