UNEXPECTED performance! | MERRELL AGILITY PEAK 5 first impressions review | Run4Adventure 

I bought the Merrill because of your video and made the first run today. Amazing shoe, I love it. Can’t wait for testing in the winter. Thank you!!

I heard a rumor the Altra Mont Blanc 2 comes out next year. Based on the pics it looks like the upper is improved. I can’t wait for you to review those. If they’re as improved as the new Torin then they’ll be a solid shoe.

Nice surprise with another Merrell shoe. They make excellent shoes and the Agility is much better than many other max shoes. Better fit and grip.

Loyd, the obvious elephant in the room: The Merell Agility Peak 5 or the Saucony Xodus Ultra 2?

good stuff, nice with some less main stream brands. would be interested to see a max cushion trial shoe round up with the likes of these, Hokas, Nikes, Suacony etc

Thanks Loyd, loving my Agility Peak 5's. My eyelets started to show signs of ripping through - I like my laces cranked up tight. My local cobbler fitted lightweight metal eyelets throughout both shoes for £10. Problem solved!

Hi Loyd, it is 3 weeks now, Merrell Greece gave me a pair of Agility4 . I run them a couple of days ago on Zagori MR 21k. I had to say that the grip and the lock is fantastic although i had some minor blisters (i used injiinji socks, the weather was extremely hot even for Greece, over 40c and the terrain was also very technical), so i can't really blame the shoes for those. Other friends also run a long time now with Merrells and have the same opinion about these shoes, so i believe the 5s are on the same path. Now i see some discounting on that shoes and prices are near 80 euros! Compared to the Altra Olympus 4 , they are "faster" and more accurate steps on fast downhill trails. Another nice video Loyd, thanks

Great review... You mentioning they akin to speedgoat 3s gets me interested. Great to hear some Blood Red Sun back aswel Loyd 😜

I have a pair of the Agility Peak 4s. A solid, long distance shoe that I enjoy running in. They are holding up really well. One element that I don't like is the heel collar that's to me a bit low and doesn't provide the best lockdown. It's good to know that Merrell changed it a bit. Thanks for a great review Loyd!

merci pour cette video , la cible est clairement la Hoka SG , et pour moi ca a l air bien plus qualitatif .

i buy this today… 10km up and downhill singeltrail and hiking trail i was just flying on the downhil with big rocks

I absolute love Merrell hiking boots so these look right up my street! Thanks for the review Loyd, I need to go and check these bad boys out :)

Outstanding, detailed review, per usual! I am looking forward to trying this shoe. My only regret is that it is difficult to find a shop that stocks them, as I would like to try them on instead of ordering via mail.

Looking forward to a review of the Nike Ultra Fly..early reviews are great.

Great review and great soundtrack 👌

Speedgoats better behaved twin! Looks a good shoe.

I previously had the first version of agility peak .It did not use vibram but the outsole grip was decent. The lugs design was unique as it was shape like the bones of your foot . I found it to be a good trail running shoes . Merrell is a underrated brand. I would love to try buying another merrell shoes again. Unfortunately the distributor of this brand decided not to continue selling merrell . It is hard to get a merrell shoes in my region .

Hey Loyd. Interesting review - never considered Merrell as a trail shoe! Enjoy 👊🏻

Ah. I still have my Asics gel nimbus 12. I know the feeling

Hi Lloyd. I've just noticed the Agility Peak 5 Zero Goretex. Any possibility of getting a review of those? Seriously considering them for the Spine. They look a good fit for the Arc too. Cheers Michael 👍

Really caught my eye this one Loyd. Great looking shoe and impressed with your review of them. I’ve had a couple pairs of merrell walking shoes and they’ve been fantastic. What are these like on more solid surfaces and tarmac ? Thanks Loyd

Great review, wish they had a wider toe box. My SG4 wide, still nip my toes. width is ok, just the toes 🙄

The XODUS were a fail for me. Can’t handle the technical wet rocks or roots I run on here 🇨🇦What’s your comparison like because I know you love the XODUS. In the meantime I’m still running Speedgoat this weekend in my old Ultra Glides (my 4th pair).

Had the Long skys the uppers fell appart in a month

These look really nice. Merrill ain't cheap, but these look they might be worth the expense.

Very cool looking shoe! How do you like them compared to the Hoka speedgoat 5 or the Hoka Zinal 2?

I've got the Peak 4's. Slightly heavy and clunky in comparison to other Merrell's I run in like the MTL Long Sky. I feel Merrell always knocks it out of the park with their gear and is a brand not a lot of people go to. Also, great to see I'm not the only one to keep past favourite trainers in the loft 🤣

Hey, Loyd. Can you review Arc'teryx Norvan LD and Norvan SL, the non-goretex model? 🙏🏼

Vs long sky 2?

Looks like a very versatile shoe. I always size up half a size in the SGs, would you do the same with these Loyd?

Loyd good day, did you review the Salomon S-Lab Pulsar? I have a pair. No carbon plate but I find them super responsive, and somewhat unstable. Like they are high risk, but on a flat non-technical trail they are a definite advantage. Anyway if you have some opinion and comparison of them I’d really like to know:)

Wow really like them , ❤❤

These look like almost a carbon copy of the Speedgoat 4 to me. Any similarities in how they run?

lugs seem to sparsely placed for me. By the time the shoe is walked in the few lugs are gone ?

This or the thundercross?

I wish they didn’t put that giant branding on there shoes.

First Like to Run4adventure. Thanks for this information about the new agility peak 5. Have a great day. 🌞🏃⛰️

I keep wanting to try this brand just because I like having options but they never seem to meet my comfort standards midsole wise. May go try these on.