Merrell - MTL Long Sky 2 Trail Running Shoes

[THESE](https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mer2153/merrell-mtl-long-sky-2-trail-running-shoes)are fantastic and in your budget. Super breathable, really comfy and amazing traction. I love them, pretty much only running in these and the matryx version. I’ve also made rock plates out of the plastic from a protein powder canister for a pair of mine for rockier terrain. I’ve run 50k and 60ks in them and I never roll an ankle. Can’t say enough good things about them.

I had a pair of LS2 for running in the Alps. Very technical and lots of rock and snow. They were SUPERB over the ground and never gave an inch even in foot deep snow. I was descending like never before. But here's the snag, the sides broke down appallingly. By 100 miles in them I'd worn through both pinkies and gone through the upper in multiple places where sticks just pierced through. These were the normal uppers, so I'm not sure if the matryx would be better. They are also not terribly thick underfoot, so might be a bit of a foot-killer over long distances. I'm preparing for the Spine race later in the year and at the moment I'm leaning towards the NewNormal Tomir

After trying a few different shoes, I've decided that Merrell Long Sky 2 and Skyfire 2 are perfect for me. Fairly firm, don't have a massive drop and grippy enough for all but the worst weather conditions. I also have some Inov-8 x-talon 212 which come in handy when it's wet and muddy. I don't think they make them anymore, very narrow shoe but I've run varying distances up to 32km in them with no problems.

The Speegoat 6 in wide didn't help me any, but going up a half size did. Might be worth trying a pair like that on. But it's still not perfect for me, and I plan to try the Merrell Agility Peak next, because their MTL Long Sky 2 fits me so well, with a generous footbox (but the Long Sky's a much different shoe).

I haven't tried any of those, but did try an earlier Peregrine (10 maybe), and didn't like it. Too "dead" and heavy for my liking. But the newer versions are better from what I've read. It could be worth a try, given how popular they are. I do have all three of the Salomons I mentioned, but also have and like the Merrell Long Sky 2 and their Agility Peak, which I'm wearing more these days because they have a wider toe box.

Compared to Speedgoat 5 and Merrell Agility Peak 5, similar but far far more durable. Also had the Merrell Long Sky 2, which were lighter and speedier than Tomir 2, but all 3 died and my Tomirs have done the same mileage and look brand new

Hi all, I've had a terrible experience in my first ultra (75 km 5000 d+) with Altra shoes. They simply collapsed on the inside and never recover. https://preview.redd.it/mflrnlm1rfbf1.jpg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e18a39ec839e5eb20c81bd5ba29f790a90feb3e I'd like to find an alternative, if possible with arch support, zero drop, wide toebox. I'm also using the Merrell Long Sky 2 which I'm quite satisfied, but they don't have wide toebox and have a light drop. Do you have any alternative suggestion?

Summertime, I like to wear my non-waterproof shoes so they are cooler and more breathable. Just got some Merrell MTL Long Sky 2’s and they’re decent for both traction and lightness. Got a pair of Adidas Terrex for the cold and wet courses. And Merrell Moab’s for dry cold places.

I don't know if the Dynafit Ultra 100 has changed in the last couple years. I had a pair 3 years ago, they had the Pomoca outsole. Most of my shoes are pretty minimal, I love Nnormal Kjerags and Merrell Long Sky. The Dynafit felt heavy and unstable to me. I sized up 1/2 size (US), it was still very low volume for the toes. It was a pretty comfortable shoe, but too heavy and slow for smooth trails, too thick and unstable for technical trails.

I have used Merrell long sky and Salomon Genesis for door to trail. Love both. Merrell agility peak 5 was great for that too. If the run is predominantly road with a little bit of buffed easy trail I’ve also used puma velocity nitro and forever run.

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

I actually have those Merrels in blue. I love them.

I wouldn't know haha. I have some wide feet and have no problems. About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains.

I’ve got two pairs of trail runners 1 merrell and 1 Nike Pegasus gtx. Both 9.5ik size. The merrell are roomier but have a slightly harder sole. The Nike have a softer sole but are tight across the width of the foot. So as others have said try and get to a running shop and try them on with different types of socks.