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Merrell Mtl Long Sky 2 Matryx Women's
Medium trail raceMerrell

Mtl Long Sky 2 Matryx Women's

A lightweight women's technical trail racer with a Kevlar-reinforced Matryx upper, FloatPro foam midsole, and grippy Vibram MegaGrip outsole with 5mm lugs.

$170MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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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
Wet conditionsShort distanceMountainTechnical trailLightweightMudRace day
Our read

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.

Ride

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.

Fit

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.

Best for

Runners wanting a lightweight, grippy shoe for technical mountain and single-track trail racing and fast efforts.

Avoid if

You want a max-cushioned, plush trainer for long recovery miles on smooth or road surfaces.

Sources
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