Agility Peak 5 Series

I’ve ran in Altras and I know Salomon’s are also very popular but after trying on a billion pairs I ended up going with the Merrell Agility Peaks and they were basically perfect out of the box. I know Merrell gets plenty of love for their hiking shoes but their trail runners are really solid for seemingly not being as popular. I also tried on a pair of Brooks and I think those would have been what I went with if I didn’t go with the Merrells. So if you can try stuff on instead of going with the most talked about ones you might be surprised. I absolutely hated how the Salomon’s fit for example!

I tried going a size up and just couldn't get the fit right.. 300km in these shoes now and hate them. I'm really finding that true to size works well with a cushioned moisture wicking sock, as long as the shoe allows me to splay my toes and feel snug in the heel. What you say rough sides, are you meaning fabric and stitching etc? The past 12months of trails I've been experimenting with: Adidas Agravic Ultra Salomon s/lab Ultra Salomon Ultra Glide 2 (sized up) Merrell Agility Peak 5 Hoka Speedgoat 6

Thanks for your recommendation and congrats on your race! not sure what REI is (I'm in Australia).what combo did you go with? I have been experimenting and don't mind an excuse to spend money :D I'm quite experienced running..(10 years with a decent marathon time) and don't have this problem with road shoes. The past 12months of trails I've been experimenting with: Adidas Agravic Ultra Salomon s/lab Ultra Salomon Ultra Glide 2 (sized up) Merrell Agility Peak 5 Hoka Speedgoat 6 Sock wise, experimented too and find cushioned, moisture wicking best, morino wool good too.

Not sure about this.. I'm quite experienced running 10 years with a decent marathon time and don't have this problem with road shoes. The past 12months of trails I've been experimenting with: Adidas Agravic Ultra Salomon s/lab Ultra Salomon Ultra Glide 2 (sized up) Merrell Agility Peak 5 Hoka Speedgoat 6

Love my multiple pairs of agility peak 5’s. Just so much comfort.

Haven't tried the 6 but i have loved the AP 5s. Ran The Rut 50k last year, no problem. I'm upper mountain west and they've worked well in slush for me. Can probably find on sale with the release of the 6.

Anything made for technical stuff like from La Sportiva or Salomon. I like the Merrell Agility Peak 5 and am mostly into technical, slippery downhill stuff.

The higher stack makes me suffer on rock trails

Merrell Agility Peak : good traction on rock and in the mud, durable Vibram sole, good cushion and dries pretty fast (remove the inner sole for faster drying). I tested the AP4 and AP5 which were pretty roomy for wider feet. I have not tested the Agility Peak 6. It's a good option to consider if the Hoka (too tight for me) or Altra (heel slippage issues) shoes don't fit you perfectly. I've also heard great things about trail shoes from Topo Athletic.