Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

The Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 is a lightweight trail running shoe with Matryx® Kevlar upper, Vibram® MegaGrip outsole, and FloatPro™ foam designed for technical trail running.

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#34 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

$170

Pricier than 57% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 235 g
Drop: 4 mm
Heel Stack: 23.5 mm
Forefoot Stack: 19.5 mm

Best for: Trail running on varied and technical terrain

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

LightnessGrip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
24 mm
Lightness
235 gTop 7%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$170

2022

235 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical trails

Trail running on varied and technical terrain

Cushioning

4 mm

23.5 mm

19.5 mm

FloatPro™ foam for lightweight durable cushioning

Grip & protection

Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber with 5 mm lugs

Upper & fit

ETPU high rebound foam footbed

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On the terrain

How 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.

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Merrell MTL Long Sky 2							72

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Merrell MTL Long Sky 268

Cushioning20/40
Lightness31/35
Smooth roll17/25

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The Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 was released in 2022.

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 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

LightnessGrip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
24 mm
Lightness
235 gTop 7%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$170

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Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

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