Merrell Morphlite

The Merrell Morphlite is a versatile road-to-trail shoe with dual-purpose traction, FloatPro™ foam, and recycled materials designed for trail running and mixed terrain performance.

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$110

Cheaper than 91% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 215 g
Drop: 6.5 mm
Heel Stack: 26.5 mm
Forefoot Stack: 20 mm

Best for: Trail running, mixed terrain, road-to-trail runs

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

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
27 mm
Lightness
215 gTop 3%
Grip
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6.5 mm
Affordability
$110Top 14%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$110

2024

215 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

Road and light trails

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

Cushioning

6.5 mm

26.5 mm

20 mm

FloatPro™ Foam for lightweight, durable cushioning

Grip & protection

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

Upper & fit

Jacquard with internal bootie for secure fit

50% recycled EVA foam with recycled mesh cover

Traditional lacing

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On the terrain

How 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.

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FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Merrell Morphlite80

Cushioning20/40
Lightness35/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Merrell Morphlite was released in 2024.

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$110Score 80+10

Better than Merrell Morphlite at:

A higher overall score (80 vs 70)
More cushioning (35 vs 26.5 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3 mm)

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Brooks Divide 6

Brooks

$110Score 72+2

Better than Merrell Morphlite at:

Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 3 mm)

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Kiprun MT Cushion 2

Kiprun

$109.99−$0.01Score 87+17

Better than Merrell Morphlite at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 70)
A lower drop (4 vs 6.5 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Merrell Morphlite 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

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
27 mm
Lightness
215 gTop 3%
Grip
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6.5 mm
Affordability
$110Top 14%

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