As an Advnture writer, I get to test out a lot of different trail running shoes and for me, one brand always hits the mark: Michigan-based Merrell. Compared to other heavyweights like Salomon and Hoka, Merrell is fairly new to the trail running scene, but I've been consistently impressed with the comfort and performance of its shoes, which I've tested on trails from the Scottish Highlands to the Alps and from Chamonix to Gran Canaria. Now, three of my favorite styles have landed in REI's clearance sale.
My favorite deal is on the Merrell Morphlite shoes, which are down to just $74.73. These super light and breathable road-to-trail shoes are easily the most comfortable I've tested from the brand, and though they're not technical, they're great for easy runs on mixed surfaces. I tend to haul these out come summer and love them for vacations, where I just want something lightweight and don't know what kind of terrain to expect.
