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Merrell Moab Speed 2

Merrell Moab Speed 2. 38.8mm stack, 329g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsRace day

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection4/5
Durability4/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

84Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 38.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 23.8 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 35.4 mm toebox height

100Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability

23Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying

27Weak

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 15 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

15 mm

Heel stack

38.8 mm

Forefoot stack

23.8 mm

Weight

329 g

Lug depth

3.7 mm

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability4 BR
Flexibility15.2 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return41.5 %
Shock absorption125 SA
Midsole softness31.8 HA
Softness in cold22 %
Outsole thickness1.6 mm
Tongue padding9.8 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness6.7 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (75.1 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Tall toebox (35.4 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

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

Questions before you race

Is the Merrell Moab Speed 2 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 38.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.

Does the Merrell Moab Speed 2 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 75.1 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Merrell Moab Speed 2?

15 mm, with a 38.8 mm heel stack and 23.8 mm forefoot.

Is the Merrell Moab Speed 2 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 Moab Speed 2 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run