MTN Racer 2
MTN Racer 2 is a technical-trail runner with a three-density ZipFoam midsole balancing cushioning, response and support. The second generation adds a redesigned mesh upper with improved drainage and an external TPU heel counter to reinforce heel hold. Its Vibram Megagrip outsole is designed for traction on wet and dry surfaces, including the climbs and descents of mountain trails.
- Intended uses:
- Trail
Specs
- Weight
- 284g
- Of 877 known values: 529 lower, 3 equal, 345 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard60.5th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +16g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Of 879 known values: 136 lower, 103 equal, 640 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 27.2%, including ties / average -1.8mm
- Stack (heel/forefoot)
- 30 / 25mm
- Of 733 known values: 135 lower, 26 equal, 572 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 22%, including ties / average -4.6mm
- Carbon plate
- -
- Not confirmed
- Midsole
- ZipFoam
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip
- Reference price
- $145
- US price
Weight measurement and plate details
- Weight note
- The Japan distributor's initial-launch announcement states 284 g for men's M9. The separate women's W7 value of 227 g is not used for this row.
- Plate note
- The checked launch announcement and authorized product page do not establish plate or carbon status. The external TPU heel counter is heel reinforcement, not evidence of a plate.
Prices and release dates by market
2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.
| Market | Reference price | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesUS | $145Shown above | Not registered |
| JapanJP | ¥24,200 | 2021-08-04Shown above |
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Weight x stack height
registered average: 266g / 34.6mm (722 shoes)
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Spec distributions
Weight
This shoe 284gregistered average 268g (877 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 5mmregistered average 6.8mm (879 shoes)
Stack height
This shoe 30mmregistered average 34.6mm (733 shoes)
Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.