Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx
RRP £170.00.
Scorecard
From the spec sheet and 2 independent reviews.
- Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
- Wide fit: 0 out of 100. Wide fit available: No.
- Grip: not sure yet. Lug depth: 5 mm; Outsole: Vibram Megagrip rubber. Reviewers: outstanding grip.
- Cushioning: 10 out of 100. Cushioning: moderate; Stack (heel): 25 mm. Reviewers flag: limited cushioning.
- Lightweight: 100 out of 100. Weight: 214 g. Reviewers: light and responsive.
- Durability: 70 out of 100. Good signs it does this well.
- Rock protection: not sure yet.
- Stability: 91 out of 100. Reviewers: Fast, agile and stable ride, Secure midfoot/forefoot fit; but Ankle collar lets in debris.
- Breathability: not sure yet. Upper: Matryx woven textile (Kevlar-reinforced polyamide).
- Recycled materials: 17 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.
Independent reviews
Specs
- Upper
- Matryx woven textile (Kevlar-reinforced polyamide)
- Midsole
- FloatPro dual-density foam
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip rubber
- Terrain
- technical
- Best for
- fast racing on technical, rocky trails
- Weight g
- 214
- Cushioning
- moderate
- Lug depth mm
- 5
- Release year
- 2024
- Heel to toe drop mm
- 6
- Stack height heel mm
- 25
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