Merrell / MTL Skyfire

MTL Skyfire

Trail2020-03 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-24

The original MTL Skyfire was co-developed with Merrell's trail athletes for short races where a light, secure shoe matters. An internal bootie holds the foot, while a mesh upper with TPU reinforcement adds durability. Its EVA midsole contains a rock plate for protection over stones and roots, and the proprietary Quantum Grip outsole targets traction and wear resistance on rough trails.

Key specifications

Weight

270 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +1.1 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

¥11,500 JPY · JP · Tax excluded

All models average ¥16,806Difference from average −5306 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 men’s weight per shoe, sample size unspecified; the women’s model is 230 g.

Plate notes A rock plate is present, but its material is unconfirmed.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Merrell MTL Skyfire270 g / 19 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 270 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +1.1 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 ¥11,500All models average ¥16,806Difference from average −¥5,306

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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