Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP vs Salomon S/lab Pulsar 4

Merrell

MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP

Salomon

S/lab Pulsar 4

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP
- 2 mm lower drop
- 10.5 mm less under the heel
Salomon S/lab Pulsar 4
- 2 mm higher drop
- 10.5 mm more under the heel

Runometry Index

Same profile: their indexes compare directly.

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP

Runometry Index

49/100

Provisional index · 60 % read

Run off road

Short and technical trail

No. 10 of 36 among the current models of its profile

Lightness240 g: +36.3 pts
Cushioning21.5 mm: +0.0 pts
Lugs: 6.3 pts
Foam: 6.0 pts

Salomon S/lab Pulsar 4

Runometry Index

55/100

Complete index

Run off road

Short and technical trail

No. 5 of 36 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Average

Lightness250 g: +33.0 pts
Lugs3.5 mm: +3.1 pts
Cushioning31 mm: +13.0 pts
FoamEVA: +6.0 pts

Side by side

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP has a 2 mm lower drop
Salomon S/lab Pulsar 4 has 10.5 mm more heel stack

Differences only

Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP, side view

MerrellMerrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx SP

SalomonSalomon S/lab Pulsar 4

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 49/100 55/100

Scored among Short and technical trailShort and technical trail

Price

Catalogue price Not specified EUR 220

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 240 g 250 g

Drop 4 mm 6 mm

Heel stack 23.5 mm 34 mm

Forefoot stack 19.5 mm 28 mm

Midsole foam FloatPro optiFOAM+ dual foam

Plate Not specified None

Support Not specified Neutral

Best for

Terrain TrailTrail

Role TrainingTraining

Versions UnisexUnisex

Uses Trail runningTrail running

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