Merrell / Rubato

Rubato

Trail2020-09 · JP · PlannedChecked 2026-10-12

Rubato is a zero-drop trail shoe designed for longer outings on rough ground. A thick FloatPro platform pairs cushioning with FLEXconnect grooves for flexibility. The jacquard upper adds TPU reinforcement and an internal bootie for a close wrap, while Vibram Megagrip rubber and 4 mm lugs provide trail traction.

Key specifications

Weight
300 g
All models average 268.6 gDifference from average +31.4 g
Average of 961 models
Drop
0 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −6.8 mm
Average of 978 models
Stack
31.5 mm
All models average 34.2 mmDifference from average −2.7 mm
Average of 802 models
MSRP
¥15,000 JPY · JP
All models average ¥18,926Difference from average −3926 JPY
Average of 159 models · JPY

Stack refers to the heel value.

This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
31.5 mm
Carbon plate
Unknown
Midsole
FloatPro / FLEXconnect
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip
Use cases
Trail / Long Run
Width options
Standard

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

Plate context FLEXconnect is described as a flexible midsole plate, but its material is unconfirmed.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack780 models shown

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Weight distribution961 models

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95 g385 g
This model 300 gAll models average 268.6 gDifference from average +31.4 g
Drop distribution978 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 0 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −6.8 mm
Stack distribution802 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model 31.5 mmAll models average 34.2 mmDifference from average −2.7 mm
MSRP distribution · JPY159 models

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¥6,000¥88,000
This model ¥15,000All models average ¥18,926Difference from average −¥3,926

Unknowns are excluded. Measurement sizes and conditions vary; averages and distributions describe the recorded numbers. Prices are grouped by currency; markets and tax treatment may differ.

BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

JP
2020-09PlannedChecked 2026-10-12

Regional MSRP

JP
¥15,000 JPYTax excluded · 2026-09-16

Japan availability was scheduled for mid-September 2020.

SERIES HISTORY

Rubato series

2020-09JP · Planned
Rubato
300 g · 31.5 mm · 0 mm drop
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2026-09-16