The Range Explained: Merrell Trail 2025
In this article we help you to understand the 2025 Merrell Trail Range to give you an overall picture of their performance range and to help you choose the correct shoe.
Fit advice: We generally find Merrell running shoes fit true to size.
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The Range: In Brief
| SHOE | PRICE | DESCRIPTION |
| Antora 4 | RRP £119.99 | A women's specific versatile all round trail shoe, suitable for most trail distances. The ideal foray into supportive trail run shoes |
| Nova 4 | RRP £119.99 | The men's version of the Antora 4. |
| ProMorph | RRP TBC | A max cushioned, moderate athletic trail shoe designed to bridge the gap between tarmac and trail. |
| Morphlite (with GORE-TEX option) | RRP £99.99 | Running comfort and traction come together in a great all round value, athletic road – to trail shoe. |
| MTL Agility Peak 5 (with GORE-TEX option) | RRP £139.99 | Max cushioned, agile and versatile trail shoe for all distances. |
| THE MTL MATRYX® RANGE | For elite level performance | |
| MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx | RRP £169.99 | A super lightweight fast-paced race shoe designed to prioritise speed and agility on short technical trails. |
| MTL Adapt Matryx | RRP £169.99 | Max-cushioned, long distance, endurance trail shoe. |
| MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx | RRP £154.99 | With medium cushioning, this ultra distance race shoe is designed for agility and responsiveness on technical trails. |
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The Range: In Detail
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Merrell Antora 4
All round versatility and support for women
A versatile all round trail shoe, specifically made for women and suitable for most trail distances. The ideal foray into supportive trail run shoes, that are equally at home as that grab and go outdoor trainer.
The Nova & Antora 4 range is reimagined to blend clean athletic design with functional running comfort. Support an array of end-use capabilities.
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| Weight | Women's 220g |
| Drop | 8mm |
| Stack height | 29mm (Heel) / 21mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 3mm |
| Features | A breathable engineered mesh upper, FloatPro™ Foam midsole for lightweight comfort that lasts and a Merrell Quantum Grip™ durable rubber outsole that enables confidence on most trail environments. |
Merrell Nova 4
All round versatility and support for men
As per the Antora 4, but with targeted support for the male foot form.
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| Weight | Men's 275g / Women's g |
| Drop | 8mm |
| Stack height | 29mm (Heel) / 21mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 4mm |
| Features | A breathable engineered mesh upper, FloatPro™ Foam midsole for lightweight comfort that lasts and a Merrell Quantum Grip™ durable rubber outsole that enables confidence on most trail environments. |
Merrell ProMorph
Max-Cushioning for Gravel and Light Trails
A max cushioned, moderate athletic trail shoe designed to bridge the gap between tarmac and trail.
Run the roads, Run the trails and that transition in between. The all-terrain ProMorph running shoes combine our premium FloatPro+™ midsole foam for enduring cushion with a specialized Vibram® outsole to deliver adaptable traction.
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| Weight | Men's 260g / Women's 200g |
| Drop | 6mm |
| Stack height | 36.5mm (Heel) / 32.5mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 2mm |
| Features | A synthetic and mesh upper for lightweight breathability, FloatPro+™ premium energy-efficient midsole that is lightweight with responsive comfort that endures and a Vibram® XS Trek Evo outsole designed to provide optimal balance of durable traction and flexibility on wet surfaces. |
Merrell Morphlite (with GORE-TEX option)
The all-rounder for Road-to-Trail
Running comfort and traction come together in a great all round value, athletic road-to-trail shoe, with a lower stack height than the ProMorph.
The Morphlite road-to-trail running shoe brings together dual-purpose technologies for multi-terrain movement. This shoe features our best running shoe foam for premium comfort atop a custom lug pattern designed for road runs throughout the centre of the foot with increased depth for trail traction around the perimeter.
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| Weight | Men's 240g / Women's 215g |
| Drop | 6.5mm |
| Stack height | 26.5mm (Heel) / 20mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | Perimeter 3mm/Multi-surface 2mm |
| Features | Cleansport NXT™ treated for natural odor control, FloatPro™ Foam midsole for lightweight comfort that lasts and Merrell sticky rubber outsole with durable Jacquard upper. Vegan-friendly. |
MTL Agility Peak 5 (with GORE-TEX option)
Max-Cushioned & Versatile for all trail distances
Building on the success of one of Merrell's most popular trail running shoes, the Agility Peak 5 provides updates to this already successful trail runner. In this latest version, the rocker is increased, weight is reduced, and the heel cup is sculpted for better on foot comfort and less slip. Whether you are running an ultra, or training for your next trail 5K, the Agility Peak 5 is your go-to trail shoe for any condition. Driven by the ground breaking FloatPro midsole, this max cushioned trail shoe delivers exceptional support and protection on the toughest of trails.
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| Weight | Men's 281g / Women's 235g |
| Drop | 6mm |
| Stack height | 31mm (Heel) / 25mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 5mm |
| Features | Breathable engineered mesh and TPU upper, rock plate for protection, FloatPro™ Foam midsole for lightweight comfort that lasts, Vibram® MegaGrip® high performance rubber outsole features unparalleled grip on both dry and wet surfaces and Vibram® traction lugs specifically designed to increase traction and shed debris with each step. |
The MTL Matryx® range
The focus with the Matryx® pack is evolution over reinvention.
Aimed towards elite athletes competing at the highest levels, the goal of the MTL Matryx range, is to meet their needs in terms of weight, cushioning, comfort, speed and durability to deliver optimum race performance.
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MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx
For Elite Performance on Short Distance Technical Trails
Featuring a full length BZM8 plate, this super-lightweight, low profile, fast-paced race shoe is designed to prioritise speed and agility on technical terrain.
The upper features a single-layer, Kevlar reinforced Matryx® woven textile that maximizes breathability and durability while dramatically reducing stretch. Internally the lining treatment wicks moisture while the midsole features our best FloatPro™ Foam for ultimate comfort and cushioning. Underfoot, a Vibram® MegaGrip® outsole with 5mm lugs offer maximum traction.
The MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx further benefits form the full foot, BZM8 Flexplate, delivering unparalled underfoot protection and stability.
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| Weight | Men's 210g / Women's 175g |
| Drop | 6mm |
| Stack height | 25mm (Heel) / 19mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 5mm |
| Features | Matryx® upper combines multi-filament threads of Kevlar and high-tenacity polyamide to create a single layer of material that is lightweight, with better breathability and abrasion resistance, BZM-8 engineered flex plate for increased performance and protection, two part, dual density FloatPro™ Foam midsole and a Vibram MegaGrip high performance rubber outsole which features unparalleled grip on both dry and wet surfaces. |
MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx
For Elite Performance on Long Distance Technical Trails
Essentially the big brother to the MTL Skyfire 2, built for longer races.
With medium cushioning, this long to ultra distance race shoe is designed for durability, agility and responsiveness.
The upper features a single-layer, Kevlar reinforced Matryx® woven textile that maximizes breathability and durability while dramatically reducing stretch. Internally the lining treatment wicks moisture while the midsole features our best FloatPro™ Foam for long distance comfort.
Underfoot, a Vibram® MegaGrip® outsole with 5mm lugs offer maximum traction.
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| Weight | Men's 235g / Women's 195g |
| Drop | 4mm |
| Stack height | 23.5mm (Heel) / 19.5mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 5mm |
| Features | Matryx® upper combines multi-filament threads of Kevlar and high-tenacity polyamide to create a single layer of material that is lightweight, with better breathability and abrasion resistance, FloatPro™ Foam midsole for lightweight comfort that lasts and a Vibram MegaGrip high performance rubber outsole which features unparalleled grip on both dry and wet surfaces. |
MTL Adapt Matryx
Max-Cushioning for elite performance on ultra distance trails
Elite Cushioning and Durability Combined.
Discover the ultimate trail running experience with the MTL Adapt Matryx. Built for our athletes competing in ultra marathons, this shoe is perfect for long days on both rugged terrains and smooth trails with enduring all-day cushioning.
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| Weight | Men's 288g / Women's 231g |
| Drop | 6mm |
| Stack height | 36mm (Heel) / 30mm (Forefoot) |
| Lug depth | 4mm |
| Features | A strong and lightweight Matryx® upper, a FloatProTM Foam two-part midsole for enhanced cushioning and energy return and high performance Vibram® Megagrip® outsole for unrivalled grip in both wet and dry conditions. |
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