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Characteristics
- Gender
- Men
- Women
- Weight
- 190 gr
- Drop
- 6 mm
- Cushion
- soft
- Neutral
- Runner weight
- Light
- Running gait
- Neutral
- Surface
- Trail
- Use
- Racing
- Pace
- Medium
- High
- Strike
- Forefoot
- Distance
- Short
- 10K
- Half-marathon
- Year
- 2022
- Lightness 9.0
- Cushioning 8.0
- Flexibility 7.0
- Responsive 8.0
- Stability 8.0
- Grip 9.0
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It has reached the market the latest and newest updated model of one of the most important brands as far as mountain shoes are concerned. We speak, as it could not be otherwise, of the new Merrell MTL Skyfire 2, the latest model of the American company, is aimed at all types of trail running runners.
And is that the latest model of Merrell, MTL Skyfire 2, come to market as one of the trail running shoes lighter but technically more advanced company. With a design prepared to bring you the maximum speed in your mountain races. This model has some of the best materials on the market and the most cutting-edge technologies of the moment that have made these Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 in a shoe of the most complete.
Main features of the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
The MTL Skyfire 2 is a trail running shoes from Merrell designed to offer maximum performance in the race. We are talking about a model that combines the best materials on the market with the most advanced technologies of the company and that results in an ideal model to squeeze all training and mountain competitions.
A model of trail running competition, also suitable for those more demanding training sessions, which combines dynamism, comfort and reactivity in equal parts. All this with a high degree of protection and impact reduction, so that you do not stop running at any time, whatever the situation or surface you face.
Ideal Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Runner
The latest update of this trail running shoe from Merrell is designed for fast and demanding runners. It has been developed at the Merrell Test Lab (MTL), where products are tested in close collaboration with Merrells trail team athletes. Therefore, we can assure that the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 is a trail shoe with great stability and protection. A technical shoe in which even runners weighing 80 kilos will not have to sacrifice comfort and support.
It is 200 grams lighter than the original Skyfire model. However, it is a model that perfectly blends the lightness of a running shoes with the durability needed by trail runners on uneven and sometimes unpredictable terrain. A racing model with maximum speed and lightness for all your races and mountain training. A high-paced model with increased agility and speed thanks to the reactive cushioning that has been improved in this update. Minimalist in character but with more than optimal performance to fly on all your trails.
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Technical Specifications
The most important technical details of these MTL Skyfire 2 are found in the midsole. Made from a new BZM material, it provides extra stability when running on uneven terrain. A technology that provides the perfect acceleration, shock absorption and protection at all times so you can enjoy your runs or workouts without worrying about anything. In addition, we should also point out that the upper is composed of an ultra-light TPU mesh and durable breathability that will allow you to have the foot rested and well ventilated at all times of your run.
As for the outsole of these trail running shoes for men and women, it features two layers of FloatPro Foam, a responsive cushioning material. Also, underfoot is another important performance enhancement, a specially designed Vibram MegaGrip® outsole with 5 multidirectional lugs that will give you extra grip and traction on tough surfaces in both wet and dry conditions, while also being more durable.
In short, a new Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 that comes to the market to bring the most remarkable speed to this update of one of the most important models of the brand in terms of mountain trail. With a weight of only 190 grams, these trail running shoes will delight any runner thanks to their 6-millimeter drop and 5 lugs that will provide the best of security and grip in the race.
Review of Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
Sonia Domínguez Rodríguez
TesterMerrell MTL Skyfire 2, a lightweight and fast shoe for short distance racing
We find ourselves with the new version of the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2. One of the bets of the North American brand to make a difference in competitions on mountain terrain.
Its launch is of such importance that RUNNEA has proposed a detailed analysis with two of our most experienced #RunTester of the RUNNEA TEAM:Sonia Domínguez Rodríguez and Raúl Lozano. Here are their impressions and evaluations of one of the candidates to become the best trail running shoes of the year for fast running.
First impressions of the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
SONIA DOMÍNGUEZ. Despite being only the second edition of this model is a completely renovated shoe. We can say that this second version is more focused on competition compared to its predecessor, the original version of the Merrell MTL Skyfire, which was more oriented to daily training.
One of the big bets of these Merrell is the nylon plate added in the heel that gives it a bit of structure and in the midsole from the toe to the heel of the shoe, looking for reactivity and adaptability to the terrain, and gaining more lightness.
RAUL LOZANO. I would never have imagined having in my hands, and my feet, such a light (190 grams) and fast trail running shoe. The lightest Merrellshoe and built from Merrell Test Lab (MTL), the testing laboratory for the brand's top products. The truth is that it is a model that fits like a glove for my weight, light, and my type of tread, neutral.
My expectations were low, as I do not consider myself a fast runner in the mountains, but from the first day I have managed to reduce my times on regular routes. Therefore, I'm really enjoying the way they are behaving, as I'm improving my performance.
What kind of runners are the Merrell MTLl Skyfire 2 for?
SONIA DOMÍNGUEZ. Unlike their first version, these new Merrell shoes are aimed at runners with very good technique, fast and very demanding.
As we mentioned before, to achieve this light weight, the shoe has practically no structure and very little protection, so it is designed for very light runners.
CompetitionShoe for very short and explosive distances. For runners who are not used to this type of concept it would be a very punctual option for very short distances.
RAUL LOZANO. Designed for trail runners with light weight and neutral tread, as we said before, this is a model for running at very high paces with good technique. It is in the lower weight range for trail running shoes, with an upper with almost no structure and a heel with little chassis, which offers little protection in technical areas but great flexibility. It is true that a sad gram counts on climbs, but they also need stability on descents and more difficult terrain.
It is a minimalist model with minimal padding, a very thin tongue and a 6 mm drop. Suitable for short distance racing. A competition model, but also for fast training.
What we liked most about the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
SONIA DOMÍNGUEZ. From my point of view the strong points to highlight of these shoes are the lightness, the grip and the design of the sole for greasy terrain.
The Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 is only 190 grams, thanks to the upper being almost non-existent, practically transparent, which does not provide any structure. As this is a shoe focused on competition, they have introduced the FLoatPro compound, which is more reactive in the front part.
The outsole is very different from what we have seen so far, with a Vibram Megagrip spider web pattern, which gives you the best performance in terms of grip to the ground. Lugs with a very good prominence, with those 5 mm makes it a very versatile shoe in terms of terrain, whether more compact or with more mud. The front part is oriented to forward displacement and the rear part is more oriented to braking.
RAUL LOZANO. Its cushioning and reactivity come from the hand of an inner fiberglass plate, which is wrapped by two pieces of FloatPro foam. This plate seeks more adaptability to the terrain than the carbon plate can provide. A more reactive FloatPro in the front, while in the rear it provides greater comfort and cushioning. It also favors agility and speed in the race with good foot protection.
These are its strengths along with a brutal grip that is achieved with a kind of spider web in the sole, Vibram Megagrip, with 5 mm lugs makes it very versatile and works perfectly in compact and muddy terrain.
Opportunities for improvement in the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
SONIA DOMÍNGUEZ. The lack of structure to make this second version of the Merrell MTL Skyfire a truly lightweight model has a side effect on durability.
RAUL LOZANO. With all the good things that these MTL Skyfire 2 from Merrell bring with them, it seems that one of their weak points can be found in the durability aspect. Perhaps it also lacks a little more protection in the toe area.
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Final conclusions about the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
SONIA DOMÍNGUEZ. Shoe purely focused on competition, and over short distances. Capable of bringing out your best version, if you are looking to improve your times in the mountains, but, as long as you are aware that you need a rather refined running technique. I prefer this combination of lightness, reactivity and grip on the ground.
RAUL LOZANO. In short, a new evolution of the Merrell MTL Skyfire, which has nothing to do with the first model. A huge change, a featherweight and minimalist design to fly down the mountain. Lightweight but very technically advanced, they carry in their DNA the competition in short races.
RUNNEA testers' ratings
- Lightweight: 9 (Sonia) | 9 (Raul)
- Responsiveness: 8 (Sonia) | 8 (Raul)
- Cushioning: 7 (Sonia) | 8 (Raul)
- Stability: 7 (Sonia) | 8 (Raul)
- Flexibility: 8 (Sonia) | 7 (Raul)
- Grip: 9 (Sonia) | 9 (Raul)
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