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Merrell MTL Skyfire

TrailTrainingReleased 2020

Key specs

Weight
270 g
Drop
6 mm
Heel stack
19 mm
Forefoot stack
13 mm

* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.

Shoe profile

ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Comfort: 4/5
  • Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Stability: 4/5
  • Durability: 3/5
  • Grip: 4/5
  • Versatility: 3/5

Runometry score

3.17/5

Quality
3.1/5
Fit
2.5/5
Recency
1.8/5

Other criteria

  • Cushioning

Specifications

Technical data in the reference size (men’s US 9 unless stated).

Weight
270 g
LightLighter than 74% of 243 comparable models (same terrain)
Drop
6 mm
AverageTypical among 245 comparable models (same terrain)
Heel stack
19 mm
Very lowLower than 99% of 213 comparable models (same terrain)
Forefoot stack
13 mm
Very lowLower than 99% of 209 comparable models (same terrain)
Midsole foam
EVA
Outsole
Quantum Grip

Sources & method

Model history

2023

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2, side view

Merrell

MTL Skyfire 2

Trail running shoes · Trail

  • Trail running
  • Marathon

200 g · Drop 6 mm

≈ £151

2020 This version

Merrell

MTL Skyfire

Trail running shoes · Trail

  • Trail running
  • Marathon

270 g · Drop 6 mm

2020

Merrell

MTL Skyfire GORE-TEX

Trail running shoes · Trail

  • Trail running
  • Marathon

280 g · Drop 6 mm

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