
Kiprun
Better than Kailas Fuga Ex 330 at:
- A lighter option (30 g less)

Kailas Fuga Ex 330
$199
The better pick if you want:
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
$200
The better pick if you want:
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
Kailas Fuga Ex 330· leads in 2
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between Kailas Fuga Ex 330 vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
How Kailas Fuga Ex 330 vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 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 | ||||||
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| 75 | |||||||
| 74 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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For value comparison: The Kailas Fuga Ex 330 ($199) offers better affordability compared to the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Kailas Fuga Ex 330 is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 in April 2023.
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