Mtl Long Sky 2 Matryx
A lightweight women's technical trail racer with a Kevlar-reinforced Matryx upper, FloatPro foam midsole, and grippy Vibram MegaGrip outsole with 5mm lugs.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Medium trail race
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Technical trail, Short trail race, Uphill / vertical, Trail long run, Daily trail training
- Weight
- 195g
- Drop
- 4mm
- Stack
- 23.5/19.5mm
- Lug
- 5mm
- Midsole
- FloatPro Foam
- Outsole
- Vibram MegaGrip
- Upper
- Kevlar-reinforced Matryx woven textile
- Widths
- standard
The MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx is positioned by Merrell as a race-day trail shoe for mountains, single-track, and technical terrain, pairing a durable Matryx upper with aggressive 5mm Vibram MegaGrip lugs. At 6.88oz with a 4mm drop and modest 23.5/19.5mm stack, it favors ground feel and speed over plush cushioning. Independent ride, fit, and durability testing was not available in the evidence, so real-world confirmation of comfort and technical handling is limited.
Low-to-moderate stack (23.5/19.5mm) with a 4mm drop and FloatPro foam suggests a firm, connected ride oriented toward speed on technical terrain; independent ride impressions were not provided.
Upper is a single-layer Kevlar-reinforced Matryx woven textile described as breathable and low-stretch, but independent fit/sizing feedback is not available in the evidence.
Runners wanting a lightweight, grippy shoe for technical mountain and single-track trail racing and fast efforts.
You want a max-cushioned, plush trainer for long recovery miles on smooth or road surfaces.