Merrell
ProMorph
A cushioned road-to-trail shoe with a smooth transition, an airy upper and a Vibram outsole of many shallow lugs that grips on pavement, gravel and hardpack.
About the ProMorph
Built for the transition between road and trail, the Merrell ProMorph is a well-cushioned shoe for gravel, light trails and the pavement that links them. It sits above the Morphlite in Merrell's road-to-trail range, with a taller stack and a more premium midsole.
That midsole is FloatPro+, which Merrell describes as its premium foam, cut with FLEXconnect grooves that let the sole flex in two directions. Underneath is a Vibram outsole, listed as Vibram XS Trek Evo, which Merrell says balances traction and flexibility on wet surfaces, with shallow 2 mm lugs. The upper combines synthetic material and mesh, with a recycled mesh lining and no rock plate.
The ProMorph has a 6 mm drop and comes in a standard fitting. For rougher ground, the Agility Peak 6 offers deeper lugs and a rock plate.
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Video reviews
What the critics say
The reviews in briefBelieve in the Run's Taylor Bodin and Allison Mercer found the Merrell ProMorph a simple, well-cushioned road-to-trail shoe with a breathable upper, a secure heel and dependable grip on pavement, hardpack and gravel. Mercer felt the toe box ran narrow and took time to adjust to, while Bodin found it comfortable but rather plain.
- Positive: Breathable, airy upper
- Positive: Grips well on pavement, hardpack and gravel
- Positive: Well-cushioned heel with a smooth roll to toe-off
- Mixed: Bright white colourway shows mud quickly
- Negative: Narrow toe box and firm midfoot take time to get used to
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The numbers
- Road to trail
- Type
- 260 g
- Weight
- 32 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
Slimmer through the forefoot and midfoot than most Merrells, with a secure heel; wide feet may find the toe box tight.
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Merrell ProMorph
In short
A comfortable pick if you run from your door onto gravel, towpaths and smooth trails and want cushioning with dependable grip. It isn't made for technical ground, and the toe box runs narrow.
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