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  2. Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

$200
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

€200

Quick verdict

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

$200

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (87 vs 72)
  • A lighter option (130 g less)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

€200

The better pick if you want:

  • More cushioning (32 vs 25 mm heel stack)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

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

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    25 mm
    32 mm
  • Lightness

    210 gTop 1%
    340 g
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    5 mmTop 13%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    10 mm
  • Affordability

    $200
    $200

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

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Feature
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2$200Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX€200

Essentials

$200
€200
April 2023
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210 g
340 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running / Winter Shoe
Technical trails
snow, ice, winter trails
Fast technical trail running and racing
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Cushioning

6 mm
10 mm
25 mm
32 mm
19 mm
22 mm
Dual density FloatPro™ foam
EnergyCell+ EVA cushioning
—
Moderate cushioning with durable support

Grip & protection

Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber
Winter Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm lugs and 12 tungsten spikes
—
High foot protection for extreme conditions

Upper & fit

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GORE‑TEX waterproof membrane with synthetic/textile
EVA foam footbed
Standard trail sockliner
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On the terrain

How Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX 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 groundAverage
Merrell MTL Skyfire 274
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX55

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Merrell MTL Skyfire 272
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness35/35
  • Smooth roll17/25
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX45
  • Cushioning25/40
  • Lightness3/35
  • Smooth roll17/25

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

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

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Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX?

For value comparison: The Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 ($200) provides premium features compared to the Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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1NNormal Kjerag Brut
NNormal Kjerag Brut

NNormal

$200Score 91+4

Better than Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 at:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 87)
  • More cushioning (28.5 vs 25 mm heel stack)
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2Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2

Salomon

$200Score 84−3

Better than Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 at:

  • More cushioning (31 vs 25 mm heel stack)
Compare with Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
3Merrell MTL Adapt
Merrell MTL Adapt

Merrell

$200Score 80−7

Better than Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 at:

  • More cushioning (36 vs 25 mm heel stack)
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