Merrell MTL SpeedArc Peak
RRP £260.00.
Scorecard
From the spec sheet and 3 independent reviews.
- Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
- Wide fit: 5 out of 100. Reviewers flag: narrowish toe box, Narrow last limits toe splay.
- Grip: not sure yet. Lug depth: 3.7 mm; Outsole: Vibram Megagrip Elite. Reviewers: strong grip, strong traction; but Tongue hardens, weak heel grip.
- Cushioning: 100 out of 100. Cushioning: max; Stack (heel): 37 mm. Reviewers: soft stable ride.
- Lightweight: not sure yet. Weight: 303 g. Reviewers: Lightweight with strong protection.
- Durability: 70 out of 100. Good signs it does this well.
- Rock protection: 48 out of 100. No clear evidence either way; about typical for the category.
- Stability: not sure yet. Reviewers: soft stable ride, stable split plate.
- Breathability: not sure yet. Upper: Matryx (Kevlar-reinforced polyamide).
- Recycled materials: 17 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.
Independent reviews
Specs
- Upper
- Matryx (Kevlar-reinforced polyamide)
- Midsole
- Dual-layer PEBA foam top / FloatPro foam base
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip Elite
- Terrain
- mixed
- Best for
- racing long trail and ultra distances on moderate terrain
- Weight g
- 303
- Cushioning
- max
- Lug depth mm
- 3.7
- Release year
- 2026
- Stack height heel mm
- 37.0
- Stack height forefoot mm
- 26.1
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