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Merrell

Merrell Accentor 3

Merrell Accentor 3. 30.8mm stack, 393g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection4/5
Durability4/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

84Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30.8 mm stack, cushion 4/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 16.7 mm forefoot, heel counter 4/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 32.3 mm toebox height

100Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 1 BR breathability

21Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 1 BR / ?% drying

24Weak

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 14.1 mm drop, heel counter 4/5

Full specs

Drop

14.1 mm

Heel stack

30.8 mm

Forefoot stack

16.7 mm

Weight

393 g

Lug depth

4.3 mm

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability1 BR
Flexibility14.0 N
Heel counter4/5
Energy return51.3 %
Shock absorption95 SA
Midsole softness54.3 HA
Softness in cold7 %
Outsole thickness3.8 mm
Tongue padding11.0 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.7 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (74.6 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Tall toebox (32.3 mm vs 25 mm median)

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Merrell Accentor 3 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 30.8 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.

Does the Merrell Accentor 3 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 74.6 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Merrell Accentor 3?

14.1 mm, with a 30.8 mm heel stack and 16.7 mm forefoot.

Is the Merrell Accentor 3 good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Merrell Accentor 3 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run