MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx
A lightweight, rock-plated trail racer built for fast, technical mountain running with a Matryx upper and Vibram MegaGrip outsole.
Pick for Race in the Merrell trail lineup
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Short trail race
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Medium trail race, Uphill / vertical, Technical trail
- Cushion
- low
- Weight
- 214g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 25/19mm
- Lug
- 5mm
- Widths
- standard
The men's MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx is Merrell's lightweight (214g) plated trail racer for vertical mountain racing and rugged, debris-heavy trails. It pairs a Kevlar-reinforced Matryx upper, a flexible rock plate and 5mm Vibram MegaGrip lugs on a low 25/19mm stack.
A low, firm-leaning 25/19mm stack with a flexible rock plate and a 6mm drop, built for speed and quick direction changes.
A single-layer Matryx upper that the brand says stretches very little, for a locked-in race fit.
Short, steep or technical trail races and fast mountain efforts where low weight and grip matter most.
You want soft cushioning for long, easy trail miles; the low stack gives little protection over hours.