LOWA Citux vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

LOWA Citux

€170

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

$170

Quick verdict

LOWA Citux

€170

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

$170

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 76)
A lighter option (15 g less)
More cushioning (23.5 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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

LOWA Citux· leads in none

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2· leads in none

Tied

CushioningLightnessAffordability

Cushioning
22 mm
24 mm
Lightness
250 gTop 11%
235 gTop 7%
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

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 LOWA Citux vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

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Essentials

€170

$170

2023

2022

250 g

235 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical mountain trails and fast trail running

Technical trails

Fast-paced trail running, skyrunning and technical mountain trail events

Trail running on varied and technical terrain

Cushioning

4 mm

21.5 mm

23.5 mm

17.5 mm

19.5 mm

Triple-density EVA with LOWA® DYNAEVA® and carbon-reinforced Rebound Plate

FloatPro™ foam for lightweight durable cushioning

Grip & protection

LOWA® TRAC® or LOWA® TRAC® SPEED rubber outsole for traction

Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber with 5 mm lugs

Upper & fit

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ETPU high rebound foam footbed

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On the terrain

How LOWA Citux vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 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
LOWA Citux							58
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2							72

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

LOWA Citux72

Cushioning20/40
Lightness27/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Merrell MTL Long Sky 268

Cushioning20/40
Lightness31/35
Smooth roll17/25

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

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LOWA Citux

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: LOWA Citux vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 2?

For value comparison: The LOWA Citux ($170) provides premium features compared to the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 ($170). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the LOWA Citux or the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2?

The LOWA Citux is newer: it came out in 2023, and the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 in 2022.

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (91 vs 76)
More cushioning (44 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 76)
More cushioning (33 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (81 vs 76)
More cushioning (35 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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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

LOWA Citux· leads in none

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2· leads in none

Tied

CushioningLightnessAffordability

Cushioning
22 mm
24 mm
Lightness
250 gTop 11%
235 gTop 7%
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

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

LOWA Citux

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

LOWA Citux vs Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

LOWA Citux

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

Quick verdict

Spec profile