Merrell

Road Glove 2

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Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Release
2025

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Good (73/100)

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Overall

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Ranks above 39% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Value

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Durability

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Cushioning

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M
Stack
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2025
2025
2024 Q2
MSRP
$155
Best price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Below average (39%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (78%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (40%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (46%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Average (49%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader review

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