Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

Asics Fujispeed 4

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

$170

Quick verdict

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (33 vs 30)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 23.5 mm heel stack)

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

$170

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $10 less
  • A lighter option (5 g less)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.5 mm)

Spec profile

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Asics Fujispeed 4· leads in 1

Cushioning

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2· leads in 2

GripAffordability

Tied

Lightness
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 4%
    24 mm
  • Lightness

    240 gTop 9%
    235 gTop 8%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    5 mmTop 12%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    4 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $170

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

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Essentials

180 $
170 $
240 g
235 g

Overview

Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical mountain trails and trail races
Technical trails
Trail races and fast sessions on mountain terrain
Trail running on varied and technical terrain

Cushioning

5 mm
4 mm
43 mm
23.5 mm
38 mm
19.5 mm
Dual layer of FF BLAST PLUS foam with a full-length carbon plate
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight durable cushioning
Light, energetic and propulsive ride
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Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for grip on varied terrain
Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber with 5 mm lugs

Upper & fit

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ETPU high rebound foam footbed
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