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Why We Love This Deal
There are great road running shoes and excellent trail running shoes out there, each constructed to tackle its respective type of terrain. But if your route has both pavement and dirt, you’ll need a style that contains both. This hybrid trail and road running shoe from Merrell that REI is selling at 25% off is exactly that type of shoe.
The Merrell Morphlite is down to just $75 at REI right now, even more affordable than the $80 it’ going for at Merrell. REI is looking to get its inventory out, either because there’s an updated model coming or a whole redesign, which means sizes will start to sell out as shoppers pick up on the deal.
Merrell Morphlite Hybrid Trail Running Shoes, $75 (was $100) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: 7 through 14
- Color Options: 6 at REI
- Shoe Type: Light-Trail
- Materials: Jacquard upper, recycled mesh lining, FloatPro foam midsoles, rubber outsoles
- Best Use Case: Hybrid running shoes for runs that incorporate segments of light trails and cement.
The Merrell Morphlite comes in sizes 7 through 14, and a handful of colorways. A pair weighs just over a pound, but they have a durable enough construction and design for light trail work. This makes the Merrell Morphlite suitable for just about any walk or jog outside of technical trails and adverse terrain that requires careful foot placement.
Two mechanisms are behind why the Morphlite “morphs” so easily from trails to roads. First, the lugs are designed with a strong core fit for asphalt, but also use Merrel’s high-traction rubber for superior grip where it counts. Second, Merrell’s FloatPro foam midsoles are lightweight and give adequate cushioning for sprinting down the sidewalk. Ultimately, this is a very versatile shoe that you’re likely to witness in many environments and conditions.
What Shoppers Are Saying
The Merrell Morphlite has over 200 five-star ratings, and nearly 9 out of 10 reviewers would recommend the shoe.
One person called the Merrell Morphlite “a hidden gem” for their lightweight construction and good cushioning. “I’m 64 and ran 12 miles in them today, for about two and a third hours, on trail and road, in 80-degree heat.”
Another discussed wearing the shoes on sunny days, but also in rain, ice, and snowy conditions. They added, crediting the shoe’s flexibility, “They are like hiking shoes, trail shoes, and running shoes all rolled up into one amazing shoe.”
The Merrell Morphlite is down to $75 at REI right now, better than the price their own store will give them. If you want this amazing shoe, don’t wait for long.
