Merrell
Agility Peak 6
A protective, very grippy trail shoe with a Vibram Megagrip outsole, deep lugs and a rock plate. It's dependable on steep, rocky and muddy ground, though the firm foam has little bounce.
What's new: A new, slimmer last with a better heel, a lighter build and a web-style outsole, though reviewers found the ride firmer than before.
About the Agility Peak 6
Merrell's Agility Peak 6 is a cushioned, versatile trail shoe for distances from 5K to ultras, and it replaces the Agility Peak 5. The midsole uses FloatPro, Merrell's EVA-based foam, with a rock plate in the forefoot for protection on rough ground.
Grip comes from a Vibram Megagrip outsole with Vibram Traction Lug technology and 5 mm lugs in chevron and butterfly shapes. Merrell gave this version a new, slimmer last, a lighter build and a web-style outsole pattern. The geometry sets a 32 mm heel and a 6 mm drop.
Compared with the Nova 4, which has an 8 mm drop, Merrell's own Quantum Grip rubber and no rock plate, the Agility Peak 6 is the more aggressive, more protective option. Men's sizes come in standard and wide fittings, and a GORE-TEX version, the Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX, is available for runners after waterproof running shoes.
Specs and features from runrepeat.com, sportsshoes.com, active.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
What the critics say
86/100 review score
- RunRepeat 83/100
The reviews in briefRunRepeat's Carlos Sánchez rated the Merrell Agility Peak 6 a dependable technical shoe with outstanding grip, though his lab found the foam flat and the toe box narrow. Believe in the Run's Taylor Bodin, Reese Ruland and Michael Loutzenheiser praised its grip and protection but found it firm, stiff and prone to heel lift.
- Positive: Outstanding grip from the Vibram outsole
- Positive: Dependable and protective on technical terrain
- Positive: Secure fit through the midfoot and forefoot
- Mixed: Measured drop is well above the stated 6 mm
- Negative: Firm foam with little energy return
- Negative: Narrow toe box limits toe splay
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 278 g
- Weight
- 32 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Inherently stable
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
True to size but snug, with a narrow, low toe box; a wide version is available for broader feet.
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Merrell Agility Peak 6
In short
A sound choice if you run rough, rocky or muddy trails and grip matters more than bounce. It feels firm and flat on smooth paths, and the narrow toe box won't suit wide feet.
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