Merrell Agility Peak 6 vs MTL Adapt Matryx

Agility Peak 6 or MTL Adapt Matryx? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want grip and security for technical trails? Get the Agility Peak 6.

Want cushion and Vibram grip for long trail days? Get the MTL Adapt Matryx.

Get the Agility Peak 6 if

• You need a wide width
• You’d rather spend $30 less

Get the MTL Adapt Matryx if

• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)

These two are close. Fit will decide it, so try both on.

On the run

Agility Peak 6: The grippy technical-trail shoe. Dependable on technical terrain with an excellent Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lugs, and more flexible than before. The FloatPro foam has little energy return and low shock absorption.

MTL Adapt Matryx: Cushioned, grippy long-trail shoe. Cushioned for long runs on varied terrain, with FloatPro foam, a reliable Vibram Megagrip outsole and a Matryx upper. Surprisingly nimble for its weight.

The MTL Adapt Matryx hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from Believe in the Run’s review (no lab test yet).

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Agility Peak 6. True to size with a secure fit, but the toebox is narrow. Wide available.

MTL Adapt Matryx. Believe in the Run found the laces and heel need work, so try it on.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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