Merrell Agility Peak 6

The Merrell Agility Peak 6 is a versatile trail running shoe with Vibram MegaGrip outsole, FloatPro™ foam midsole and protective rock plate designed for trail running and outdoor adventures.

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#4 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

$165

Pricier than 47% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 278 g
Drop: 8 mm
Heel Stack: 38 mm
Forefoot Stack: 30 mm

Best for: Trail running, hiking and long outdoor adventures

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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Strengths

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
278 gTop 36%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$165

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$165

2026

278 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and mixed trail terrain

Trail running, hiking and long outdoor adventures

Cushioning

8 mm

38 mm

30 mm

FloatPro™ foam midsole for lightweight durable cushioning

High, balanced cushioning with padded collar

Grip & protection

Vibram® MegaGrip rubber with 5 mm Traction Lugs

Protective rock plate underfoot and TPU overlays

Vibram® MegaGrip lugs with FLEXconnect® flex grooves for ground feel

Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic and TPU overlays

Removable footbed with Cleansport NXT™ odor control

Lace-up with bellows tongue and padded collar

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On the terrain

How Merrell Agility Peak 6 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.

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Merrell Agility Peak 6							67

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Merrell Agility Peak 672

Cushioning36/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Compare the Merrell Agility Peak 6 with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Merrell for the ultimate trail running experience.

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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

Strengths

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
278 gTop 36%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$165

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Merrell Agility Peak 6

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