MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe
Light and fast, the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail Running Shoe helps us move quickly through mountains, deserts, and forests. These low-profile trail runners boast a breathable engineered mesh upper reinforced with TPU overlays that wrap around our foot securely via recycled laces. This breathable and durable upper wicks sweat off of our feet so that we can rely on the stability of the FlexPlate technology and the response of the FloatPro dual density midsole. Finally, the Vibram MegaGrip outsole effortlessly grips everything from sand to loam to help us stay focused on our pace, route, or final destination.
Details
- Low-profile trail running shoes designed for daily highspeed outings
- Breathable upper wicks sweat while remaining durable
- FlexPlate technology offers torsional rigidity and forefoot stability
- Two part foam midsole offers cushion, response, and support
- CleanSport treatment fights odors to keep up with workouts
- Vibram MegaGrip outsole provides long lasting traction at any time
- Item #MERZ2UE
- Upper Material
- engineered mesh, TPU overlays
- Waterproofing
- none
- Lining
- microfiber
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- 100% recycled mesh cover
- Midsole
- dual density FloatPro Foam
- Sole
- Vibram MegaGrip
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- moderate
- Drop
- 6mm
- Claimed Weight
- 6.88oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- run & training
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 15 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 10, 2025
Sick! but blisterland
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 11
- Weight:
- 185
So stoked with these shoes out of the box. Super light, comfortable and asking for a go. However, hot spot on outside right of heal started after a mile and a half and fill on gimp running at mile two trying to compensate. I can't remember the last time I got a blister, maybe breaking in a pair of golf shoes in the mid 90's. Seriously hoping I can callus up in this spot because the lightness and traction were exactly what I was looking for.
July 5, 2025
Great light light weight trail race shoe
Hands down the best race trail shoe in the market for mid distance (half marathon).
Originally reviewed on Merrell
June 28, 2025
Great for clinical settings
I walk approximately 5 miles a day in a clinical setting and these have been a great choice. Comfortable, breathable & extremely light weight with awesome arch support. Plus the color pops with scrubs!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 29, 2025
The Matryx Difference
I ran in the regular Skyfire 2s for the last 250 trail miles and they were good, but not great, the upper materials were stiff and jagged especially by the tongue, the Matryx upper changes this completely! Different tongue design altogether and this shoe seem wider in the toe box, which is welcome considering how narrow most trail shoes are nowadays, including the regular Skyfire 2. I've had Matryx uppers in other brands and it is pretty bulletproof, they always outlast the midsoles by a significant amount of time. Just give me slightly longer laces and a 4mm offset and it would be a perfect shoe for me! Still getting 5 stars though.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 16, 2025
Love these shoes
I love these shoes! I have a wider foot and Merrills have always been a good fit. But I also don't like a lot of shoe under my foot. These are perfect: Light, Comfortable, Stable, Grip well......just great
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 14, 2025
Super light, snappy feel, great purchase. Highly r
I bought this shoe as an alternative to Speedland, On, Craft and Solomon. The shoe fits me extremely well with plenty of toe box space. They feel super light and snappy which I appreciate on the trail. I can't even wear the Speedlands now (I also got the carbon fiber insert for the Speedlands) and they were a huge expense. I am very happy with this purchase.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 11, 2025
Great shoe
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 11
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 170
Light and snug fit with great traction
February 23, 2025
Great Minimal running shoe!
These are my first Merrell's . And I am 100 million times satisfied with these! Now I'm not a really "Active" trail runner. And I am a military veteran. When I Served, I always preferred wearing my shoes rather than my boots. Something lighter on my foot. The Matryx Material it uses is amazing. It's super strong, flexible, and durable. I have had no issues. The cushioning while it is minimal, is soft and feels like clouds to me. The spring plate also adds a nice touch to the balance and feel. The amount of research and technical detail put in this shoe is worth every penny. This is a very light and minimal shoe. Perfect for me.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
November 1, 2024
Great looking but not great quality.
Great looking shoes and not bad value for money. Was a little disappointed in the quality as they don’t feel like they will last long at all which is unusual for Merrell shoes.
Originally reviewed on merrellaustralia.com.au
October 2, 2024
Awesome fit
Loving these shoes, will definetly purchase more Merrell in the future.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
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