Hiking heritage applied to the trail
Merrell brings outdoor-durability thinking to trail running. Uppers and outsoles are built to survive rock and scree, with a firmer, more protective ride than the road-brand trail shoes.
Medians across the 1 current Merrell model we track, measured against every currently-available shoe in the catalog.
Median drop
6 mm
1 mm below the catalog median
Median stack
36 mm
Level with the catalog median
Median weight
295 g
20 g above the catalog median
Median price
$140
20 below the catalog median
Plated models
0 of 1
Carbon, nylon or rock plate
Wide toe-box
1 of 1
Wide or very-wide forefoot
Trail models
1
Off-road platforms
Price range
$140–$140
Current line
Fit & sizing
Generous forefoot, true to size, with a more hiking-like volume than racing trail shoes.
Who it suits
Long days on rough ground, hike-run efforts, and runners who destroy uppers.
Worth knowing
Heavier and less lively than dedicated trail-racing brands.
Picked from the current line by the same spec-based scoring the matcher uses — no sponsorships, no commissions.
Long run
Agility Peak 5
Protection that holds up when the legs stop cooperating.
Roomy, cushioned trail workhorse with a Vibram outsole.
Trail
Agility Peak 5
Grip and protection once the road runs out.
Roomy, cushioned trail workhorse with a Vibram outsole.