MTL Skyfire GORE-TEX

Trail2020-04 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-09

MTL Skyfire GORE-TEX adds a waterproof, breathable Invisible Fit membrane to the original Skyfire's short-distance trail-racing build for wet courses. An internal bootie and TPU-reinforced mesh secure the foot. The EVA midsole houses a rock plate for protection from rocks and roots, while a Quantum Grip outsole provides traction on rough ground.

Key specifications

Weight

280 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +11.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

6 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

19 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −15.3 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

¥16,500 JPY · JP · Tax excluded

All models average ¥16,806Difference from average −306 JPY

Average of 18 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 13 mm
Carbon plate: Unknown
Midsole: EVA
Outsole: Quantum Grip
Use cases: Trail / Race

Weight notes Approximate weight per men’s shoe; sample size is unspecified.

Plate notes The shoe has an internal rock plate, but its material is unknown.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Merrell MTL Skyfire GORE-TEX280 g / 19 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 280 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +11.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 6 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 19 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −15.3 mm

MSRP distribution · JPY · JP · Tax excluded18 models

¥7,000¥30,000

This model ¥16,500All models average ¥16,806Difference from average −¥306

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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