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Merrell ProMorph vs The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3

Merrell ProMorph, side view

Merrell

ProMorph

  • Weight 260 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 32.5 mm

USD 150

The North Face

VECTIV Infinite 3

  • Weight 267 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 29 mm

£145

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Merrell ProMorph has 3.5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Merrell ProMorph
  • The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • ProMorph — Comfort: 4/5
  • ProMorph — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • ProMorph — Stability: 3/5
  • ProMorph — Durability: 3/5
  • ProMorph — Grip: 4/5
  • ProMorph — Versatility: 3/5
  • VECTIV Infinite 3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • VECTIV Infinite 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • VECTIV Infinite 3 — Stability: 3/5
  • VECTIV Infinite 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • VECTIV Infinite 3 — Grip: 3/5
  • VECTIV Infinite 3 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionMerrell ProMorphThe North Face VECTIV Infinite 3
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 £145
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 260 g 267 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 32.5 mm 29 mm
Forefoot stack 26.5 mm 23 mm
Midsole foam FloatPro+ / FLEXconnect DREAM nitrogen-TPU
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.72 out of 5 3.65 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Trail running, Long runs Trail running, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

Retailer prices

Merrell ProMorph

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£145

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Salomon Ultra Flow, side view

    Salomon

    Ultra Flow

    • Weight 244 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 120

    • Close to Merrell ProMorph: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Merrell Agility Trail, side view

    Merrell

    Agility Trail

    • Weight 274 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 110

    • Close to Merrell ProMorph: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Vista, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Vista

    • Weight 310 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 175

    • Close to The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3: same terrain, same category, same role