Brooks Divide 6 vs Merrell Morphlite

Brooks Divide 6

€110

Merrell Morphlite

$110

Quick verdict

Brooks Divide 6

€110

The better pick if you want:

Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 3 mm)

Merrell Morphlite

$110

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (70 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Brooks Divide 6· leads in 1

Grip

Merrell Morphlite· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
No data
27 mm
Lightness
285 gTop 46%
215 gTop 3%
Grip
3.5 mm
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6.5 mm
Affordability
$110Top 14%
$110Top 14%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Divide 6 vs Merrell Morphlite

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Essentials

€110

$110

2025

2024

285 g

215 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

road, gravel paths, light trail

Road and light trails

Road-to-trail running, beginner trail running, daily training

Trail running, mixed terrain, road-to-trail runs

Cushioning

8 mm

6.5 mm

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26.5 mm

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20 mm

DNA Loft cushioning for soft and smooth transitions

FloatPro™ Foam for lightweight, durable cushioning

Balanced cushioning for everyday training comfort

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Grip & protection

TrailTack rubber outsole for dependable wet and dry traction

Merrell sticky rubber with dual lug pattern for traction on road and trail

Light toe protection and mud guard

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Low-profile lugs optimized for mixed road and trail use

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Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays

Jacquard with internal bootie for secure fit

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50% recycled EVA foam with recycled mesh cover

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Traditional lacing

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On the terrain

How Brooks Divide 6 vs Merrell Morphlite should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Brooks Divide 6							51
Merrell Morphlite							52

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Brooks Divide 665

Cushioning22/40
Lightness18/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

Merrell Morphlite80

Cushioning20/40
Lightness35/35
Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Brooks Divide 6 vs Merrell Morphlite?

For value comparison: The Brooks Divide 6 ($110) provides premium features compared to the Merrell Morphlite ($110). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Brooks Divide 6 or the Merrell Morphlite?

The Brooks Divide 6 is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Merrell Morphlite in 2024.

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$110Score 80+8

Better than Brooks Divide 6 at:

A higher overall score (80 vs 72)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.5 mm)

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Kiprun MT Cushion 2

Kiprun

$109.99−$0.01Score 87+15

Better than Brooks Divide 6 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 72)
A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.5 mm)

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Kiprun Kipsummit WP

Kiprun

$109.99−$0.01Score 78+6

Better than Brooks Divide 6 at:

A higher overall score (78 vs 72)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.5 mm)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Divide 6· leads in 1

Grip

Merrell Morphlite· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
No data
27 mm
Lightness
285 gTop 46%
215 gTop 3%
Grip
3.5 mm
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6.5 mm
Affordability
$110Top 14%
$110Top 14%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Brooks Divide 6

Merrell Morphlite

Brooks Divide 6 vs Merrell Morphlite

Brooks Divide 6

Merrell Morphlite

Quick verdict

Spec profile