Merrell - MTL Skyfire 2

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.

I've got around 450km on mine, used them for runs up to 40km with no issues when I was training for an ultra earlier this year. The grip is still good on them and I've found them super comfortable but I noticed some tears on the upper last week. Planning to keep them until they fall apart and would buy another pair, no doubt. I have the skyfire 2 as well, also a fan.

Merrell skyfire 2 although I've just ordered a pair of lone peaks to try out. I liked the long sky 2 as well but the uppers developed some tears after about 540km.

Hoka Speedgoat 6 Hoka Torrent 3 Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Used to mainly run the speedgoats. Picked up the Torrents on sale. And realized how much I liked more minimal yet technical shoes. I hardly run over ten miles anyways. Enter the Merrells. Which are amazing.

I'm excited to try these out. I loved the MTL Skyfires, but mine were pre-Matryx and just disintegrated.

I have put a boatload of technical climby miles into the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2s this year. They feel like an XC equivalent and I'm a fan. Go have fun! 

Slightly different, but I have the MTL Skyfire 2s with the Matryx upper and I absolutely love them. I like what Merrell is doing for a lower stack, super light, reliably grippy shoe. And I've gone up to 50k in them in a day; not the intended use, but my feet weren't too unhappy.

Mentioned elsewhere – I love the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 (Matryx). You can find deals on them. And though not geared toward long stuff I've taken them 25+ miles comfortably.

I had the Skyfire 2 too, but most I've taken it was a 17K race and it was borderline for me. Also, lasted 150km for me before the midsole collapsed at the heels (I weight 70kg). The Long Skys will reach 250km this weekend, so longer lasting in my experience.

You described my feet to a T. I have relief on Salomons in the past. I’m waiting on an order of Hoka Speedgoats (5) as I wanted to try something new. For very technical, I purchased a pair of Merrell Skyfire Matryx which are amazingly narrow and light. I also wear specialized insoles in all shoes, which I highly recommend.

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.