Merrell - MTL Adapt Matryx

Merrell MTL Adapt or NF Vectiv Summit 4! They blew my mind, but may not do you the same curtesy

I would go for North Face Vective Enduris 4, or maybe Merrel Mtl Adapt Matryx. I’m 90 kg, have wide feet and run on technical terrain in Norway (it often rains, so a lot of mud, and with periods of snow). I have ran in: • Hoka Speedgoat 5 - not very durable grip. • New Balance Hierro V9 - A bit unstable. • Asics Gel - Trabuco 13 GTX - Caused achilles pain.

The Merrel Adapt Mtl Matryx are one of my favorite shoes, crazy enough. 30-40 km break-in periode. I’m 209 lbs, need a lot of chusioning, and stable shoes considering that I run in very technical terrain. My all-time favorite is the Vj Ultra 3. I have flat and wide feet and this two models suit me well.

You should check out the new MTL Adapt Matrix from Merrell. It has a 6mm drop and the cushion is a little softer. I have both the AP5 and the Adapt. The Adapt has a more secure fit and is more stable in rocky terrain. Both are great shoes though and the price you can get the AP5 (always on sale) for is great value.

Any trail shoe with a mesh woven upper like that pretty much fails in the same way, the Trabuco 13 included. Maybe look for a trail shoe with a Matrix type upper. Instead of the Merrell Peak Agility 5, look at the Merrell MTL Adapt. Its upper is Matrix. The La Sportiva Prodigio Max would also be a good option similar to the Caldera. Not a Matrix upper, but very similar. I have upper failures with most trail shoes after 200 miles and these two are proving to be bomb proof after 200 miles on each, the uppers show hardly any wear. The only issue with a Matrix type uppers is breathability, they are warmer than a shoe with a mesh woven upper, but way more durable. It's a trade off I can live with.

New Merrel MTL adapt matryx is a really great shoe if you can get over the looks!

Have a look at ultra shoes that are built for long distance. I've got Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx which are alright, great on road actually but wet grip isn't the best. The Topo Vista is meant to be really comfortable if you're not doing anything too technical.

Check out Topo MTN Racers, I use V3. I also use the Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx for ultra and long training, but I'm a little bit unsure yet if they're right for me.

Lol. Mine have got zero tread left and still going strong. Yours look newer. Much dirtier but newer. Either latest Xodus Ultra or maybe the Merrell Agility Peak 5 or Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx works for a similar food shape.

You described my feet to a T. I have relief on Salomons in the past. I’m waiting on an order of Hoka Speedgoats (5) as I wanted to try something new. For very technical, I purchased a pair of Merrell Skyfire Matryx which are amazingly narrow and light. I also wear specialized insoles in all shoes, which I highly recommend.

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

I actually have those Merrels in blue. I love them.

I wouldn't know haha. I have some wide feet and have no problems. About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains.

Just came back from Val Gardena area (Col Rodella/Antermoia/Vajolet Towers). I used my Merrill Trail runners but packed a pair of black Rothy Mary Janes for pre and post in Munich and Innsbruck. They pack up flat, go anywhere and are comfy for walking. Highly recommend if it's not too late! 

I’ve got two pairs of trail runners 1 merrell and 1 Nike Pegasus gtx. Both 9.5ik size. The merrell are roomier but have a slightly harder sole. The Nike have a softer sole but are tight across the width of the foot. So as others have said try and get to a running shop and try them on with different types of socks.