Coming from the Military, Merrill was really big in early 2000's and dominated the high end boot market. I was never a fan and find it hard to believe that they have made a top 5 trail shoe. Maybe its time to give them another look. Great Vid.
Thanks for all the great reviews this year. Feels like a little treat ahead when the subscribe button have that red marking👍👏 The NNormal Tomir is my number one this year. Combining grip, fit and comfort.
Great review of the years shoes. After your first review I went for the Merrell Agility Peak 5 as I loved the Speedgoat 3. Have to say they have been awesome, worked perfectly for me at Hurtwood 50 this weekend. Spot on with the Kinvara Pro! Think prices on some are getting a little crazy for the average runner. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Favorite all round versatile shoe: Merrill agility peak Favorite long distance shoe (Marathon+): speedland gs tam. Thanks for all the great reviews this year!
@@pete801 Don't get me wrong I love my Trabuco Max 2's but for me they are my "training day trail shoe" for any events I do then I'm in the Ultrafly, I personally find them to work really well for me, I've got a 50k Ultra this weekend and they'll be on my feet 😁
I've never worn puma. Everyone raved about the deviate nitro when it came out but I just couldn't do it for some reason. Is it that good? Might have to invest in my future and get them 😁
@@pete801 The Deviate Nitro 2 is far better than the first version. I had the v1 but sold them after only running about 30 miles in them as I had all sorts of heel slippage issues and the ride was just boring. I didn't bother getting the Nitro 2 until recently when they were on sale but blimey what a massive improvement they are! No slippage issues and just a lot more responsive to run in, so I would definitely recommend them. I'd also recommend trying the asics Glideride 3 as they are are really good daily trainer, I've just retired my pair with nearly 500 miles on them 👌🏻
Currently breaking in a pair of Asics Novablast 3. I used to always run in UA Mega clone (had the 2 and 3) but wanted a lighter shoe, so far they have been really good and can’t wait to get some serious miles in them. Trail wise I’ve just got a pair of Inov-8 roclite ultra G 320, I got these because my current trail shoes are only good for light trails due to a very shallow lug. I’m hoping to see your full in depth review of the Roclites soon.
@@DP-no1ny I’ve just started breaking in a pair of Inov-8 Roclite Ultra g320 they are absolutely brilliant, nice and stable, great grip and really comfortable.
Gary’s House review on the Lidl gear is hilarious! I want to try the merrels but I’m worried they won’t be narrow enough with a small enough toe box and too much stack when you’re moving fast. Did get the long sky2s but need to change them to go down a size. I roll my ankles in stacked shoes moving fast being dragged by a dog which slightly be interested about these facts!
Love the channel 😎 I love the saucony XD2 😎 I’ve put nearly 1200 km on my pair this year and they have fallen apart literally 😄 I just purchased a pair of the Merrell AP5 and really looking forward to trying them 🤓👍
Good morning. I agree with you about the NB summit unknown v4 SG, my favourite trail running shoe. This 2023, I had the Brooks cascadia 16. Like to Run4adventure. A nice day for everyone.
You had me there for a second on the Lidl shoe 🤣. Ive just bought some Peregrine ST with the nice deep lugs and cheese wire (which ive never been a fan of previously but may have been swayed) and they are awesome in the Deep Devon mud. I also got Suacony Ride 16 and non ST Peregrines so im covered for all occasions (but dont tell the wife (thanks Klarna)). I do like the look of the Merrells but im covered for all terrains now. #sauconyfanboy
I have the Peregrine 13 ST's as well. I wanted to love them but I find them downright dangerous on wet rocks and roots. If they only used Vibram these shoes would be perfect. I switched to the Scarpa Spin ST's for the reallly boggy stuff. They are superb once they break in
Pretty good choices, I do find it frustrating how narrow shoe makes are going. I’m tall and skinny but I still found the Mafate’s too narrow and went for the Speedgoat 5’s instead. Same with Xodus Ultra, great for up to 50k but longer than that when feet swell just too narrow. I might try the Merrell’s in 2024.
Lloyd I think someone needs to inform the Salomon design team this. Make the Genesis a 4mm drop and put the Thundercross outsole on it. They will then have a near perfect shoe. Only improvement would be to ditch the Contigrip and start using a Vibram MegaGrip.
Another great video and still a strange mixed feeling. The list to me will be top 5 shoes to avoid… as my feet are wide. Therefore I enjoyed your list of disappointing shoes more and think you making that list add credibility to your channel. Anyway thanks for all your great work I enjoy watching a lot.
NNormal Kjerag. From kilometer repeats on the road to trail marathons (and everything in between) this shoe is the jack of all trades for all my running needs.
That Lidl drop did make me laugh! I really enjoyed the video Loyd, love to know your opinion on the Asics Fuji Speed 2 as I'm loving them, maybe could do with deeper lugs but that's the only negative for me
I'm a fan of high cushioning shoes, and that includes those that are a bit heavy . Not in a particular order, but here are six fantastic shoes I ran ( or still running) in 2023 : - Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 ; - Adidas Ultraboost Light; -ADIDAS SolarGlide 6 ; - Nike Structure 25 ; - Nike Pegasus 40 ; - Asics Magic Speed 3 .
I'm running on last season's shoes as I wait for the big sales when a new version comes out. My favorites are: Saucony Speed 2 & Pro2 for the road and Hoka Mafate Speed 4 for the trails. I recently did a 100k in the Saucony Edge because of the roomy toebox, so that one is promising.
Even though I buy too many trail shoes, I've actually tried none of the ones on your list, even the honourable mentions! I'll have to remedy that. Very interested in the Summit Unknowns as I've always used NB for road shoes. How are they on wet rock type terrain? My favourite shoe this year, which I know you reviewed, was the Salomon Ultra Glide 2. Seems they fixed all the issues with it that I had. Now if they did that with the Thundercross for next year, that would be an unbeatable shoe for me.
Excellent comment about Kinvara Pro pricing, I think that the Saucony Fat 🐾 have gone too far on prices in the last 2 years, I will not pay anywhere near £150 for any trainer, I used the Kinvara 12, got them for £90 lasted about 200 miles before bottom out, had loads of niggles with stack height, I felt marketed completely wrong. Saucony Speed 2 around £100, Saucony Pro 3 does not last past 70 miles if you use it hard, treat it like a baby & it is fine, hammer it and the rubber disappears in the forefoot and toe areas very quickly. Speed. 3 lasts around 300-400 miles and again rubber just disappears suddenly.. Looking elsewhere this year
Interesting line up, I just can’t imagine buying a pair of Merrell trainers to run in, while they may have experience in the outdoor market it’s not a brand that catches my attention, interesting that you rate them so much though and that they don’t hold onto water. Interesting that you mention tread depth on XU1/2 as you may recall I suggested they do a ST version of the XU or at least a deeper tread version, my rotation is all saucony now: XU1 XU2 Peregrine 13 GTX Peregrine 12 ST Endorphin Speed 2 Endorphin Pro 3 They’re all great trainers, only comments I’d make about them is the Peregrine 12ST has a very high heel and has blistered my heel so can only use them in shorter runs, they are great in mud but not so great when you tread on something slippery like a wet root or rock! XU2 have been a bit fragile on the overlays where the trainer flexes and the overlays started to come off, XU1 keeps getting more comfortable with more miles, for me there seems to be a break in period over a longer period where they become even more bouncy and comfortable!
I'm pretty sure Saucony don't produce a ST version of the Xodus Ultra? You also highlight why I woukd really want to run in them if they did, I don't think the ST lugs are very consistent when it comes to grip on wet rock! I thought exactly the same about the Merrell shoes having tried them several years ago and been dissapointed but the Agility Peak 5's have impressed me 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏
I had bought the first version of the agility peak previously. It was a decent trail running. The first version did no use vibram outsole but still perform well. It is hard to get any merrell product in my place .
Far from a shoe expert, however my feet are extremely fussy with shoes but i did just get some North Face Infinite 2 at near 70% off as a black friday deal and even only done 20k in them so far I feel they could well be my ultimate shoe.
Great picks Loyd! Thanks for the best ofs, any suggestions for a 50k on canal towpath ? Finding the exodus ultras squash up my toes slightly and maybe overkill for a flat tow path
what makes the xodus ultra 1 better than 2? and is it by alot? i just ordered the peregrine 13 and xodus ultra 2 to start dabbling into trail running so excited :D
Merrell Agility Peak 5. Top choice. Comprei um par e estou super satisfeito. Conforto e aderência acima de tudo. Obrigado pela dica dada no em que fazes apresentação das mesmas.
i have tried the XU and XU2, i think the XU2 runs flat quicker than the Peregrine 13, so my number 1 is the Peregrine 13, and i just bought the Merrell AP5 Zero for winter running, am impressed by the dryness and warmth of my feet inside, even in deep water crossing, only issue i have is, my hip pains after a run with those, not sure why, anybody can help here? thank you so much
Not much of a surprise there Loyd. 😉 I would so much like to try the Merrel but every time i hear the comparison to the speedgoat i think twice. I really really really don't like that shoe and don't get the hype. Its so narrow and firm and unpleasant to run in. How would you describe the Kinvara Pro up against lets say the Triumph 20/21?
Good list Loyd. 'Hypothetically', if a person was running a tough winter race with mud, technical terrain and a long road section of say 12kms for example and no crew, which shoe would you go with? 😉😁
Wondering which one will be better for wet rock trail running in 30 degrees Celsius - saucony, Merrell or something else. Personally I'm wondering about Scarpa spin planet. Can someone give me advise.. thanks!?
I've put a couple of hundred ks into my Agility Peak 5s including a 15k road-only run... which leads me onto my question; have you come across a road running shoe with the same under foot feel as the Agility Peak 5s but without the aggressive lugs? I use Vongo v6 for recovery & long runs but looking for a lower stack 5k/10k/tempo shoe with similar geometry to the Merrells.
can you please review the vj sarva studded shoes and compare them to other brands with studded shoes. needed up north when the streets and gravel roads get icy and not much to find about them on youtube. mainly interested in vj sarva ace, icehero and dvil/devil these have unebelevable studs that withstand everything but also interested to see how they measure up to solomon, la sportiva, hoka etc.
Definitely wouldn’t recommend the mafate for longer runs. Done an ultra this year and they destroyed my feet. Shorter runs yeah they were great, but one the feet need to move in them just no.
Great video, looking for suggestions for road non-plated shoes it seems like I don’t know if my forms wrong or something else but plated shoes even some of the nylon plated ones I get Achill pain afterwards. looking for now after December 9. I have a 50 miler in the mountains and then after that I’m going into base training for a few months and you know a lot of road running some speed work I was trying to find out what would be a good shoe? A lot of my issues could come from cause I do a lot of time in barefoot shoes don’t know if that’s part of my reason or not.
Hi Loyd and community. Looking for some advice, on what to buy, between peak 5, mafate and wildhorse 8. I'm a heavier runner at 82kg, run on tech, rocky terrain and my runs are around 20km and never race above 50km. What would be the best shoe for that out of those 3 ? Thanks I'm advance
The Merrell has two models. Can you confirm you have the first model? As you stated its great in water? 1. Merrell Agility Peak 5 2. Merrell Agility Peak 5 Gore-Tex version (Which means its waterproof)
I’m not a fan of Gore-Tex trail shoes, I find they’re a lot less breathable and once you’ve got water in the upper it can’t get out. I’ve got the standard Agility Peak 5, it drains water really quick 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thank you for responding. I tried them on yesterday and they feel fantastic so i got them. Thanks for your review you steered me in the right direction as i needed a more cushion shoe for my plantar fasciitis. Happy New Year also.
I wonder if Exodus Ultra II outsole holds up better than the original. The shoe is good for less technical trails in dry conditions but I already see the outsole cracking and starting to peel off after 100 miles
ADVICE PLEASE! Really good video and very helpful, I am still debating whether to get the Hoka Mefate or the Merrell Agility Peak 5. I am going travelling central america for 6 months and will be using the trail shoe as my 'main shoe' aswell as the occasional run. Any advantage with one over the other? What would you suggest?
I think both shoes would do that job well. The Merrell shoe does give you a little bit more width in the toe box but a part from that they’re pretty similar 👍 Hope this helps and have a good trip! 😊
I agree. They're lethal on wet rocks and roots. I took a chance on the Scarpa Spin ST's and they do the job really well. Nimble with a great lock down and very comfy after a break in period
I'm currently using the Pegasus trail 3 for my trail runs , would you say that the fuelcell summit v4 is a step up from the Pegasus? Been looking for a responsive long run trail shoe in that price range
I'd say the Summit Unknown V4 is a big step up from the Pegasus Trail 3 but it's a very different shoe. It's a lot lighter than the Pegasus but also less cushioned. I'd be happy running the Summit Unknown up to marathon distance but I wouldn't want to go much further 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
Okay loyd Hit me with it Width on the Merrill? Closer to speedgoat or closer to Mafate speed 4? It's a dangling carrot,the thought of less squelchy feet is a big plus. Wouldn't mind a new challenge and that may mean defect from the Hoka family. Thanks in advance
yeah i knew they make gore tex. I've just got the same version as you and was wondering how the perform in water. you answered in the video. thank you for thje quick responce @@Run4Adventure
Coming from the Military, Merrill was really big in early 2000's and dominated the high end boot market. I was never a fan and find it hard to believe that they have made a top 5 trail shoe. Maybe its time to give them another look. Great Vid.
Thanks for all the great reviews this year. Feels like a little treat ahead when the subscribe button have that red marking👍👏 The NNormal Tomir is my number one this year. Combining grip, fit and comfort.
As I no longer run on the Road my shoes for 2023 are Salomon Thundercross/Salomon Ultra Glide 2 and Hoka Speedgoat 4 and Inov 8 G270
Great review of the years shoes. After your first review I went for the Merrell Agility Peak 5 as I loved the Speedgoat 3. Have to say they have been awesome, worked perfectly for me at Hurtwood 50 this weekend. Spot on with the Kinvara Pro! Think prices on some are getting a little crazy for the average runner. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Picked up some merrells for the Arc, BOOM!
Just received my Merrill agility peak 5’s totally based on your vids. 12k race in May .. here we go!!! 👟 🌲
Great talking with you yesterday, and on the look out for a new pair of trail shoes, ready for the Gower 30-mile run I will be doing in October.
Lidl will be the new Hoka 👍 Looking forward to trying out the Xodus Ultra, got a bargain on them in the sales recently
I'm ready for the Lidl revolution in running
Favorite all round versatile shoe: Merrill agility peak
Favorite long distance shoe (Marathon+): speedland gs tam.
Thanks for all the great reviews this year!
My 2023 list 😊
1. Asics Superblast
2. Puma deviate nitro 2
3. Adidas adizero adios pro 3
4. Nike Ultrafly
5. Asics Trabuco Max 2
No way does the ultrafly place above the trabuco max 2! Whatever works for your feet though I guess.
Superblast easily number 1. Fantastic shoe
@@pete801 Don't get me wrong I love my Trabuco Max 2's but for me they are my "training day trail shoe" for any events I do then I'm in the Ultrafly, I personally find them to work really well for me, I've got a 50k Ultra this weekend and they'll be on my feet 😁
I've never worn puma. Everyone raved about the deviate nitro when it came out but I just couldn't do it for some reason. Is it that good? Might have to invest in my future and get them 😁
@@pete801 The Deviate Nitro 2 is far better than the first version. I had the v1 but sold them after only running about 30 miles in them as I had all sorts of heel slippage issues and the ride was just boring. I didn't bother getting the Nitro 2 until recently when they were on sale but blimey what a massive improvement they are! No slippage issues and just a lot more responsive to run in, so I would definitely recommend them. I'd also recommend trying the asics Glideride 3 as they are are really good daily trainer, I've just retired my pair with nearly 500 miles on them 👌🏻
Gentlemen.... Thank you very much 👍👍
Currently breaking in a pair of Asics Novablast 3. I used to always run in UA Mega clone (had the 2 and 3) but wanted a lighter shoe, so far they have been really good and can’t wait to get some serious miles in them.
Trail wise I’ve just got a pair of Inov-8 roclite ultra G 320, I got these because my current trail shoes are only good for light trails due to a very shallow lug. I’m hoping to see your full in depth review of the Roclites soon.
@@DP-no1ny I’ve just started breaking in a pair of Inov-8 Roclite Ultra g320 they are absolutely brilliant, nice and stable, great grip and really comfortable.
Agree, loved the Merrells, ran a hundred mile race in them and they were great.
Gary’s House review on the Lidl gear is hilarious! I want to try the merrels but I’m worried they won’t be narrow enough with a small enough toe box and too much stack when you’re moving fast. Did get the long sky2s but need to change them to go down a size. I roll my ankles in stacked shoes moving fast being dragged by a dog which slightly be interested about these facts!
Love the channel 😎 I love the saucony XD2 😎 I’ve put nearly 1200 km on my pair this year and they have fallen apart literally 😄 I just purchased a pair of the Merrell AP5 and really looking forward to trying them 🤓👍
Good morning. I agree with you about the NB summit unknown v4 SG, my favourite trail running shoe. This 2023, I had the Brooks cascadia 16. Like to Run4adventure. A nice day for everyone.
is SG better than normal version?
@@io-rj6skIn my opinion, it's better for muddy, wet ground. Have a great day.
You had me there for a second on the Lidl shoe 🤣. Ive just bought some Peregrine ST with the nice deep lugs and cheese wire (which ive never been a fan of previously but may have been swayed) and they are awesome in the Deep Devon mud. I also got Suacony Ride 16 and non ST Peregrines so im covered for all occasions (but dont tell the wife (thanks Klarna)). I do like the look of the Merrells but im covered for all terrains now. #sauconyfanboy
I have the Peregrine 13 ST's as well. I wanted to love them but I find them downright dangerous on wet rocks and roots. If they only used Vibram these shoes would be perfect. I switched to the Scarpa Spin ST's for the reallly boggy stuff. They are superb once they break in
Pretty good choices, I do find it frustrating how narrow shoe makes are going. I’m tall and skinny but I still found the Mafate’s too narrow and went for the Speedgoat 5’s instead. Same with Xodus Ultra, great for up to 50k but longer than that when feet swell just too narrow. I might try the Merrell’s in 2024.
Lloyd I think someone needs to inform the Salomon design team this. Make the Genesis a 4mm drop and put the Thundercross outsole on it. They will then have a near perfect shoe. Only improvement would be to ditch the Contigrip and start using a Vibram MegaGrip.
nice to see the NB Summit Unknown in there! They deserve more love from the trail community!
Another great video and still a strange mixed feeling. The list to me will be top 5 shoes to avoid… as my feet are wide. Therefore I enjoyed your list of disappointing shoes more and think you making that list add credibility to your channel.
Anyway thanks for all your great work I enjoy watching a lot.
NNormal Kjerag. From kilometer repeats on the road to trail marathons (and everything in between) this shoe is the jack of all trades for all my running needs.
Same for me , can’t wait to try the Merrel Long Sky 2 Matryx version , hopefully the durability won’t be an issue anymore
That Lidl drop did make me laugh! I really enjoyed the video Loyd, love to know your opinion on the Asics Fuji Speed 2 as I'm loving them, maybe could do with deeper lugs but that's the only negative for me
I'm a fan of high cushioning shoes, and that includes those that are a bit heavy . Not in a particular order, but here are six fantastic shoes I ran ( or still running) in 2023 :
- Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 ;
- Adidas Ultraboost Light;
-ADIDAS SolarGlide 6 ;
- Nike Structure 25 ;
- Nike Pegasus 40 ;
- Asics Magic Speed 3 .
Ride 11 skechers is actually really good except in any form of wet weather hyperburst is excellent
I love the Kinvara Pro too. The Saucony foam just works for me.
I'm running on last season's shoes as I wait for the big sales when a new version comes out. My favorites are: Saucony Speed 2 & Pro2 for the road and Hoka Mafate Speed 4 for the trails. I recently did a 100k in the Saucony Edge because of the roomy toebox, so that one is promising.
Even though I buy too many trail shoes, I've actually tried none of the ones on your list, even the honourable mentions! I'll have to remedy that. Very interested in the Summit Unknowns as I've always used NB for road shoes. How are they on wet rock type terrain?
My favourite shoe this year, which I know you reviewed, was the Salomon Ultra Glide 2. Seems they fixed all the issues with it that I had. Now if they did that with the Thundercross for next year, that would be an unbeatable shoe for me.
Excellent comment about Kinvara Pro pricing, I think that the Saucony Fat 🐾 have gone too far on prices in the last 2 years, I will not pay anywhere near £150 for any trainer, I used the Kinvara 12, got them for £90 lasted about 200 miles before bottom out, had loads of niggles with stack height, I felt marketed completely wrong. Saucony Speed 2 around £100, Saucony Pro 3 does not last past 70 miles if you use it hard, treat it like a baby & it is fine, hammer it and the rubber disappears in the forefoot and toe areas very quickly. Speed. 3 lasts around 300-400 miles and again rubber just disappears suddenly.. Looking elsewhere this year
Hey how would you say the merrell compares to the Inov-8 trailfly ultra g300?
Most durable n loved shoe of mine is saucony pregrine 8 goretex . Yes 8 n still going strong maybe it will untill version 15 in borneo
I have 2 of the list, the new balance and the merrell, both are really great, thank you for the advices. I also had thewild horse
Looking forward to that Lidl review! 😂
Interesting line up, I just can’t imagine buying a pair of Merrell trainers to run in, while they may have experience in the outdoor market it’s not a brand that catches my attention, interesting that you rate them so much though and that they don’t hold onto water. Interesting that you mention tread depth on XU1/2 as you may recall I suggested they do a ST version of the XU or at least a deeper tread version, my rotation is all saucony now:
XU1
XU2
Peregrine 13 GTX
Peregrine 12 ST
Endorphin Speed 2
Endorphin Pro 3
They’re all great trainers, only comments I’d make about them is the Peregrine 12ST has a very high heel and has blistered my heel so can only use them in shorter runs, they are great in mud but not so great when you tread on something slippery like a wet root or rock! XU2 have been a bit fragile on the overlays where the trainer flexes and the overlays started to come off, XU1 keeps getting more comfortable with more miles, for me there seems to be a break in period over a longer period where they become even more bouncy and comfortable!
I'm pretty sure Saucony don't produce a ST version of the Xodus Ultra? You also highlight why I woukd really want to run in them if they did, I don't think the ST lugs are very consistent when it comes to grip on wet rock! I thought exactly the same about the Merrell shoes having tried them several years ago and been dissapointed but the Agility Peak 5's have impressed me 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
I've just bought my 3rd pair of Xodus Ultra... I just can't imagine anything coming close to the feel of them, let alone for £70.
Puma Deviate Nitro 2 for me
I had bought the first version of the agility peak previously. It was a decent trail running. The first version did no use vibram outsole but still perform well.
It is hard to get any merrell product in my place .
Far from a shoe expert, however my feet are extremely fussy with shoes but i did just get some North Face Infinite 2 at near 70% off as a black friday deal and even only done 20k in them so far I feel they could well be my ultimate shoe.
Great picks Loyd! Thanks for the best ofs, any suggestions for a 50k on canal towpath ? Finding the exodus ultras squash up my toes slightly and maybe overkill for a flat tow path
what makes the xodus ultra 1 better than 2? and is it by alot?
i just ordered the peregrine 13 and xodus ultra 2 to start dabbling into trail running so excited :D
Merrell Agility Peak 5. Top choice.
Comprei um par e estou super satisfeito. Conforto e aderência acima de tudo.
Obrigado pela dica dada no em que fazes apresentação das mesmas.
i have tried the XU and XU2, i think the XU2 runs flat quicker than the Peregrine 13, so my number 1 is the Peregrine 13, and i just bought the Merrell AP5 Zero for winter running, am impressed by the dryness and warmth of my feet inside, even in deep water crossing, only issue i have is, my hip pains after a run with those, not sure why, anybody can help here? thank you so much
ive nominated you in the national running show awards
That's very kind, thank you 🙏😊
I buy last year the xodus ultra. Top!
Did you test the Sense Ride 5 by Salomon? 👍🇵🇹
There’s a review on the channel of the Sense Ride 5, I thought it was ok 👍
I’m really enjoying the hoka zinal 2
Not much of a surprise there Loyd. 😉 I would so much like to try the Merrel but every time i hear the comparison to the speedgoat i think twice. I really really really don't like that shoe and don't get the hype. Its so narrow and firm and unpleasant to run in.
How would you describe the Kinvara Pro up against lets say the Triumph 20/21?
Good list Loyd. 'Hypothetically', if a person was running a tough winter race with mud, technical terrain and a long road section of say 12kms for example and no crew, which shoe would you go with? 😉😁
Speedgoat 5s
@@the_southcoast_runner That's lucky, thems what I got. 😁
I hope Father Christmas brings me a pair of those Saucony Xodus II🎄
Wondering which one will be better for wet rock trail running in 30 degrees Celsius - saucony, Merrell or something else. Personally I'm wondering about Scarpa spin planet. Can someone give me advise.. thanks!?
I've put a couple of hundred ks into my Agility Peak 5s including a 15k road-only run... which leads me onto my question; have you come across a road running shoe with the same under foot feel as the Agility Peak 5s but without the aggressive lugs? I use Vongo v6 for recovery & long runs but looking for a lower stack 5k/10k/tempo shoe with similar geometry to the Merrells.
can you please review the vj sarva studded shoes and compare them to other brands with studded shoes. needed up north when the streets and gravel roads get icy and not much to find about them on youtube. mainly interested in vj sarva ace, icehero and dvil/devil these have unebelevable studs that withstand everything but also interested to see how they measure up to solomon, la sportiva, hoka etc.
Definitely wouldn’t recommend the mafate for longer runs. Done an ultra this year and they destroyed my feet. Shorter runs yeah they were great, but one the feet need to move in them just no.
Great video, looking for suggestions for road non-plated shoes it seems like I don’t know if my forms wrong or something else but plated shoes even some of the nylon plated ones I get Achill pain afterwards.
looking for now after December 9. I have a 50 miler in the mountains and then after that I’m going into base training for a few months and you know a lot of road running some speed work I was trying to find out what would be a good shoe? A lot of my issues could come from cause I do a lot of time in barefoot shoes don’t know if that’s part of my reason or not.
Hi Loyd and community.
Looking for some advice, on what to buy, between peak 5, mafate and wildhorse 8. I'm a heavier runner at 82kg, run on tech, rocky terrain and my runs are around 20km and never race above 50km. What would be the best shoe for that out of those 3 ? Thanks I'm advance
The Merrell has two models. Can you confirm you have the first model? As you stated its great in water?
1. Merrell Agility Peak 5
2. Merrell Agility Peak 5 Gore-Tex version (Which means its waterproof)
I’m not a fan of Gore-Tex trail shoes, I find they’re a lot less breathable and once you’ve got water in the upper it can’t get out. I’ve got the standard Agility Peak 5, it drains water really quick 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thank you for responding. I tried them on yesterday and they feel fantastic so i got them. Thanks for your review you steered me in the right direction as i needed a more cushion shoe for my plantar fasciitis.
Happy New Year also.
Class video
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😁
Just a question on the Merrell Agility, are you using the Gore Tex ones? Tried to listen in to see if you said, so sorry if you did.
I’m not a fan of Gore-tex trail shoes so I’ve got the standard version 👍
The HOKA look nearly identical to the version 1 Tecton X
I wonder if Exodus Ultra II outsole holds up better than the original. The shoe is good for less technical trails in dry conditions but I already see the outsole cracking and starting to peel off after 100 miles
ADVICE PLEASE! Really good video and very helpful, I am still debating whether to get the Hoka Mefate or the Merrell Agility Peak 5. I am going travelling central america for 6 months and will be using the trail shoe as my 'main shoe' aswell as the occasional run. Any advantage with one over the other? What would you suggest?
I think both shoes would do that job well. The Merrell shoe does give you a little bit more width in the toe box but a part from that they’re pretty similar 👍
Hope this helps and have a good trip! 😊
You ought to test the Peregrine 13 ST (soft terrain) in some sloppy conditions
I'm not a fan of the Peregrine ST grip on wet rock 👍
I agree. They're lethal on wet rocks and roots. I took a chance on the Scarpa Spin ST's and they do the job really well. Nimble with a great lock down and very comfy after a break in period
Which one would you prefer? Hoka Mafate 4 or Salomon Ultra Glide 2?
I personally prefer the Mafate Speed 4 👍
Imagine if the Xodus Ultra V3 came loaded with Vibram!
Pzero better
Does anyone know on the merrell shoe, what is the purpose of the little D ring at the bottom of the tongue? I've seen the same thing on peregrine 13
It’s a gaiter attachment 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
I'm currently using the Pegasus trail 3 for my trail runs , would you say that the fuelcell summit v4 is a step up from the Pegasus? Been looking for a responsive long run trail shoe in that price range
I'd say the Summit Unknown V4 is a big step up from the Pegasus Trail 3 but it's a very different shoe. It's a lot lighter than the Pegasus but also less cushioned. I'd be happy running the Summit Unknown up to marathon distance but I wouldn't want to go much further 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
What you do is wait until the new versions come out they'll mark down the old versions to half price overnight.
You can get some good deals that way!👍
Okay loyd
Hit me with it
Width on the Merrill?
Closer to speedgoat or closer to Mafate speed 4?
It's a dangling carrot,the thought of less squelchy feet is a big plus.
Wouldn't mind a new challenge and that may mean defect from the Hoka family.
Thanks in advance
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What are the shoes, off either of your lists, that you either wished you had tried this year or waiting for a price drop?
are your peak 5"s gore-tex?
I’ve got the standard version of the Agility Peak 5 but they do make a Gore-tex version 👍🙂
yeah i knew they make gore tex. I've just got the same version as you and was wondering how the perform in water. you answered in the video. thank you for thje quick responce @@Run4Adventure