Merrell trail lineup

Current lineup2026 edition

Men’s edition · 11 current shoes

Merrell's trail range splits in two. The everyday shoes (ProMorph, Agility Peak 6) are comfortable and grippy, and the MTL (Merrell Test Lab) shoes are built with its mountain athletes: the Adapt Matryx for long cushioned days, the Long Sky 2 for technical racing and the carbon SpeedArc Peak for the long races.

Door-to-trailRoad first, then the trails
DailyOne shoe for most trail runs
Long runLong days out, cushion and protection
TechnicalRocks, roots, mud, steep ground
RaceUnder 50K
Ultra50K and longer

Every Merrell trail shoe

Every current Merrell trail shoe

Pick for Door-to-trail

The Merrell ProMorph is a road-to-trail hybrid running shoe with FloatPro+ cushioning, a Vibram XS Trek Evo outsole, and a moderate trail rating at 32.5-26.6mm stack and 6mm drop.

Why for door-to-trail: Stable, cushioned and rockered, it thrives on road miles and moderate trail.

266g32.5/26.6mm stack6mm drop2.2mm lugsFloatPro+
Pick for DailyAlso good for Long run and Technical

Merrell's most technical trail runner in the Agility Peak line, a well-cushioned 8mm-drop shoe with a Vibram outsole and 5mm lugs aimed at rugged, obstacle-heavy terrain.

Why for daily: Plush, breathable and stable, with a Vibram outsole that grips on hills and chews through mud.

287g38/30mm stack8mm drop5mm lugs
GTX version of Agility Peak 6

The Agility Peak 6 BOA® is a max-cushioned trail runner with a BOA® dial closure, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and 38-30mm FloatPro foam platform built for rugged terrain.

307g38/30mm stack8mm drop5mm lugshigh cushionFloatPro foam
GTX version of Agility Peak 6

The Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX is a waterproof trail runner built for rugged terrain, pairing a Vibram Megagrip outsole, FloatPro foam and a rock plate for wet-weather protection.

308g38/30mm stack8mm drop5mm lugsFloatPro foam
Pick for Long runAlso good for Ultra

The Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx is a maximally cushioned, highly durable technical trail shoe with a Matryx/Kevlar upper, FloatPro foam and a Vibram Megagrip outsole, aimed at rugged terrain.

Why for long run: Massively cushioned on a broad, stable platform: made for going long on lighter trails.

420g42/34mm stack8mm drop4mm lugshigh cushionFloatPro foam
Pick for TechnicalAlso good for Race

A lightweight technical trail racer with a Kevlar-reinforced Matryx upper, Vibram MegaGrip outsole and low-to-moderate FloatPro cushioning at a 4mm drop.

Why for technical: A light, agile skyrunning shoe with deep Megagrip lugs for steep, rugged mountain ground.

235g23.5/19.5mm stack4mm drop5mm lugsFloatPro Foam
Pick for Race

A lightweight, rock-plated trail racer built for fast, technical mountain running with a Matryx upper and Vibram MegaGrip outsole.

Why for race: Merrell's lightest racer at 214g, with deep Vibram Megagrip lugs that hold on wet rock and mud, for short, fast mountain races.

214g25/19mm stack6mm drop5mm lugslow cushion
Pick for UltraAlso good for Race

The Merrell MTL SpeedArc Peak is the brand's flagship carbon-plated trail racing shoe, built around a dual-density PEBA/FloatPro midsole, Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole, and a Matryx-with-Kevlar upper for competitive rugged-terrain efforts.

Why for ultra: PEBA foam over a carbon flexplate and superb Megagrip give a responsive, protective ride for long races.

305g30/24mm stack6mm drop4mm lugsmoderate cushioncarbon plateDual-density FloatPro and PEBA foam (SpeedARC Midsole System)
Also good for Door-to-trail

A road-to-trail shoe with FloatPro foam and a 3mm perimeter lug.

240g26.5/20mm stack6.5mm drop3mm lugsmoderate cushion
Nova 4$140
Also good for Door-to-trail and Daily

The Merrell Nova 4 is a moderate-trail door-to-trail shoe blending running comfort with everyday versatility, featuring an 8mm drop and 4mm lugs.

275g29/21mm stack8mm drop4mm lugsFloatPro foam
Also good for Daily

A cushioned trail shoe with a 36/28mm stack and 3mm lugs.

274g36/28mm stack8mm drop3mm lugshigh cushion