Comments on: Merrell Mix Master Lightweight Trail Running Shoe: Preview and First Impressions

By: Ade

Ade — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:50:17 +0000

I owned a pair of the 2012 black green ones. True to size. Great for runs on any surface of less than 10k.Uppers split and they refunded, no questions after 4 months use. Purchased the grey red pair and have done about 150 miles in them with no abnormal wear issues. really good overall.

By: Stephen Boulet

Stephen Boulet — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Anyone know whether Merrell will have a kinvara-type road shoe at some point?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Alejandro Gibbon.

Factory issue with the upper tearing - they are fixing it and it will be back.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Steve Kooyman.

Yes, true for me.

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By: TrailRunner

TrailRunner — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Pete - have you used the 110s much since this post? Curious to hear the status of the post-tib concern. Has it subsided or do you continue to feel the discomfort after using the shoes?

Tony K (who helped design the shoe, as you know) has mentioned lingering "shin" pain throughout most of 2011 and into 2012. Wondering if the shoe is the problem?

By: Paul Henry

Paul Henry — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I was really excited when i first saw these, however, it subsided a little when i saw the outsole pattern. Its a shame that Merrell havent put slightly more agressive concave lugs on this shoe. Still i think it will still hold up well in a fairly wide range of conditions, particularly for people running fairly well groomed trails.

Like you Pete, I prefer a bit of extra cushioning under a low heel drop shoe, especially for the millage i put in. Its great to see Merrell moving into that market.

By: Steve Kooyman

Steve Kooyman — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Great news -- thanks!

By: Steve Kooyman

Steve Kooyman — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Any updates on feel/performance of Mix Master 2 shoes out this month?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Ghgreyhound10.

It's a bit more substantial of a shoe than the MT101, but has about half the drop from heel to forefoot. Fit is somewhat similar to the MT101 and should work well on a similar range of surfaces.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Stephen Boulet.

I keep suggesting it to them!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks Pete.
Have been running in Merrell Trail Glove and love the wider forefoot fit of that shoe, but need a bit more cushioning overall at times. Glad to hear the Mix Master fit is similar in width. Are they consistent with Trail Gloves in length too? Most running shoes I wear a 12.5, but fit fine in a 12 Trail Glove.

By: T Waltz

T Waltz — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Ericj076.

Thinking about it I've had nagging issues with my MT10. Always
attributed it to the unprotected sole and the furry foot-bed. Relegated
to dog walking. Really like the MT10 upper and last so pre-ordered
MT110. Bit nervous but we'll see how it goes.
Sorry about hijacking your thread