| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.