Merrell Road Glove 2

Trail · Neutral

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 41% of shoes

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73/100
Overall

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 41% of shoes

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73
Comfort

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Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 79% of shoes

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88
Value

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Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 50% of shoes

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78
Appearance

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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77
Durability

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 43% of shoes

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74
Cushioning

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 39% of shoes

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75

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Anonymous runner · May 11, 2015

4/5

Overall

A little thin for the road, but perfect for off road, even though there is a separate "trail glove." I wear it on grass and dirt.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.6 oz M
Stack
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37/32mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2025
2025
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Average (41%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (79%)
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Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (39%)
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Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (43%)
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Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (47%)
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Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Average (50%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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