MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe
Made for elite Merrell athletes, the MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe turns up the performance while trimming ounces off our feet. This evolution of the Long Sky 2 features ventilated mesh uppers made from a blend of Kevlar and nylon for a lightweight build that's nevertheless highly abrasion resistant to protect our feet as we rip through brush and run over rocky trails. The midsoles are made from Merrell's premium FloatPro foam for lightweight cushioning while the outsoles feature the premium wet and dry traction of Vibram Megagrip rubber. It's also a vegan-friendly shoe that's made in part with recycled materials to reduce our environmental impact as we get out there.
Details
- Lightweight trail shoe made for elite athletes
- Mesh uppers are light and abrasion resistant
- FloatPro midsoles reduce impact
- Cleansport NXT treatment to control odors
- Soft tongue takes pressure off top of foot
- 4mm drop reduces heel cushion for more natural landings
- 5mm lugs dig into soft trails and loose sediments
- Gaiter ring attachment
- Item #MERZ2UC
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Upper Material
- Matryx (kevlar, nylon)
- Waterproofing
- none
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- ETPU
- Midsole
- FloatPro
- Sole
- Vibram Megagrip
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- moderate
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 23.5 / 19.5mm
- Drop
- 4mm
- Claimed Weight
- [single] 8.3oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
- Activity
- trail running
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Overall Rating
4 based on 35 ratings
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The trail running shoe offers good performance and traction on various terrains. Many users praise its lightweight, responsive feel and durable construction, though some report issues with the fit and comfort, particularly around the heel. While generally considered a great option, the fit and durability concerns may be important factors for some customers to consider before purchasing.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 29, 2025
Former years were significantly better.
New materials and lack of padding in the heel Cup.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
July 6, 2025
Great Shoe
Very good. Surprised at rock protection for how little stack. Bummer it runs long and easily gets debris into the shoes. If bought again, would go down half size.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
June 21, 2025
Very stable on technical trails
Has very good stability and low center of gravity which is the main criteria trail shoes should be judged by for the technical southwestern US terrain. The trend nowadays is to go with more cushioning and thicker soles. Hard to find shows with lower stack heights that still provide a good amount of support.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
June 13, 2025
Sockliner Squeak!!!
I hardly complain about Merrell MTL products because they're pretty fantastic for me, but I just received my Long Sky 2 Matryx in Mantis a couple of days ago and had to say something. I'm not sure who in the R&D department thought the bottom material of the sockliner was a good idea, but OMG I had to replace them almost immediately! They are so smooth and shiny that they sound like you're opening and closing a styrofoam cooler with every step! It is the most annoying sound you can have on a trail, lol. Thankfully I kept the insoles from a different pair of sneakers. Otherwise I love the Matryx version of these shoes, I feel like they corrected a lot of the for issues I encountered with the regular version. But wow that squeak is crazy!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 28, 2025
LongSky INDEED
They feel so light walking around all day in a warehouse environment, it’s literally LongSky
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 26, 2025
MTLLong Sky 2 Matryx
Excellent design, quality, and fit. Hiking—all-terrain…
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 17, 2025
Disappointed
I purchased these shoes recently and am finding them, as another reviewer noted, unwearable. I developed a heel blister from a seam and for the first time i am disappointed with a Merrell shoe (I’ve owned quite a few pairs).
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 28, 2025
Great Performance Questionable Durability
Performance wise the shoe is great. However after one trail 5k race the sole of the shoe started to separate from the upper.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 23, 2025
Not comfortable
If you want comfort don’t buy this shoe, ever other I own is amazing
Originally reviewed on Merrell
March 25, 2025
Blisters
I was looking forward to buying the MTL Long Sky 2 Matryxes last month after putting several hundred miles on a pair of Moab Flights trail running shoes, among the best shoes I ever owned. I have worn the Matryxes once, having developed blisters after the first mile. Unlike the Moabs, which have a smooth inside heel construction, the Matryxes feature what Merrell might euphemistically call an additional heel pad. I would refer to it as an abrasive ridge that constitutes a design defect and renders the shoes unwearable. I have read similar complaints from at least two other users.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
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