Above average (88/100)
Better than about 81% of shoes
This score rates better than 81% of shoes.
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Above average (88/100)
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Above average (88/100)
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Ranks above 81% of shoes
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Exceptional (97/100)
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Exceptional (97/100)
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Ranks above 94% of shoes
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Exceptional (96/100)
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Exceptional (96/100)
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Ranks above 93% of shoes
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Excellent (93/100)
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Excellent (93/100)
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Ranks above 90% of shoes
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Above average (84/100)
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Above average (84/100)
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Ranks above 69% of shoes
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Below average (57/100)
Cushioning ranking
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Below average (57/100)
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Ranks above 6% of shoes
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100%
3/3
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
All Running Shoes
Better than 81% of 2,538 running shoes ranked.
Above average (88/100)
Trail Shoes
Better than 86% of 392 trail shoes ranked.
86%
Merrell
Better than 75% of 23 Merrell shoes ranked.
75%
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4 reader ratings
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Anonymous runner · Jun 23, 2024
5/5
Overall
I am a long-time Merrell wearer. I love this shoe; it's wide in the front, slim in the heel, and pretty minimalist. It does have some very mild arch support but not like a regular shoe. No cusion, which is good. Decent traction but not super lugs, it's more like a hybrid road/trail shoe in my opinion.
Anonymous runner · Nov 29, 2023
5/5
Overall
A nice upgrade for the Trail Glove. Not quite barefoot, but still a real minimalist shoe. Fits nicely. Very durable sole. I didn't know what to do with the cushioning rating: there's no cushioning, which is the entire point. The sole is solid, with nice bottom foot protection from rocks and other sharps on the trail while still keeping the ground feel intact.
Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019
4/5
Overall