UNEXPECTED performance! | MERRELL AGILITY PEAK 5 first impressions review

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

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Merrell Agility Peak 5 first run & first impressions trail running shoe review. We are back with another new release from the Merrell brand and this time around it's their deeply cushioned Agility Peak 5. This was my first time running in the Agility Peak model so I really didn't know what to expect. They ran well out on their first run and really reminded me of one of my favourite trail shoes of all time, the Hoka Speedgoat 3's. If you're in the market for a new pair of cushioned trail shoes, this video is a must watch!
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MERRELL AGILITY PEAK 5
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0:00 Intro
1:40 Facts & Figures
2:33 Outsole
3:11 Midsole
3:41 Upper
7:40 Test Run
11:23 How the shoes performed
16:10 Conclusion
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@MatthiasDamm 9 ай бұрын

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!!

@TowynEvans Жыл бұрын

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

@nicmarlow6388 Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@AR9ify Жыл бұрын

Great review and great soundtrack 👌

@jansommerlund5497 Жыл бұрын

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.

@brewlovinrunner Жыл бұрын

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.

@PanosAnas7 Жыл бұрын

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

@philipking3010 Жыл бұрын

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

@Rustyfox46 Жыл бұрын

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

@PawelBanaszak Жыл бұрын

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!

@alexandreleprince5489 10 ай бұрын

Same feeling for thé collar to low

@ianlowe4126 Жыл бұрын

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

@zaf2643 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@2112sgb Жыл бұрын

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

@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis Жыл бұрын

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.

@CyrrusNL Жыл бұрын

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

@Blank-Knight 10 ай бұрын

Good question!

@nickmooreuk 2 ай бұрын

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!

@sleepingdogfx6929 9 ай бұрын

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 👍

@mikehall6433 Жыл бұрын

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

@guilletjean-jacques5107 Жыл бұрын

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

@damonbrown2666 10 ай бұрын

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.

@Run4Adventure 10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I'm glad you thought so. It's always hard when you can't try shoes on before you buy them 🤔 If its any help, I've run a fair few miles in the Agility Peak 5 now and I'm still really enjoying the shoes 👍 Thanks for watching!

@beaulagua9083 Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonyrampino7734 Жыл бұрын

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

@diederiklegrange7248 Жыл бұрын

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:)

@ianl4518 Жыл бұрын

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

@runningman4459 Жыл бұрын

Speedgoats better behaved twin! Looks a good shoe.

@thekwameasante Жыл бұрын

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

@sandrofurrer2394 3 күн бұрын

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

@Run4Adventure Күн бұрын

That’s good to hear, I’m glad you like them and thanks for watching 🙏🙂

@markthacker3519 Жыл бұрын

Wow really like them , ❤❤

@markthacker3519 8 ай бұрын

Took me three months to actually need a pair but got a pair of sports shoes for 60 quid in there black Friday deals thanks for great reviews as always

@manuel_877 Жыл бұрын

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

@nicklas6973 Жыл бұрын

Vs long sky 2?

@sleepingdogfx6929 Жыл бұрын

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 🤣

@pauldunning5933 Жыл бұрын

Had the Long skys the uppers fell appart in a month

@OrdMandrell1 Жыл бұрын

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

@ianwarner1429 Жыл бұрын

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).

@marct8263 Жыл бұрын

Was about to ask the same question. I'm due some new shoes and now torn between Xodus ultra 2 or these. I loved the ultra 1 and got about 450 miles out of them.

@Thefifaplayeryant Жыл бұрын

Try the Hoka Mafate Speed 4, quite similar ride, not as grounded but lighter in feel, rolls better AND far better grip on everything due to Vibram with 5mm lugs...

@garyarbuthnot8142 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lloyd. I'd also love a fit comparison to the Xodus Ultra 2's as whilst they work well for me on non technical trails I find they have too much internal volume on technical stuff an my feet move around inside them.

@Rainyfeels Жыл бұрын

Also tried them on and found them hard and flat. The slipper style upper was also very warm on the feet.

@jamespotts5853 Жыл бұрын

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

@Run4Adventure Жыл бұрын

That's all I spoke about in video, the fact that it's very similar to the Speedgoat 👍

@jamespotts5853 Жыл бұрын

@@Run4Adventureleft this comment before I watched the rest of the video. Good to know my shoe radar is on point 😁

@Run4Adventure Жыл бұрын

@@jamespotts5853 Nice one James 👍😊

@dirkvinkx1597 2 ай бұрын

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

@Run4Adventure 2 ай бұрын

You want the lugs spaced so they can clear the mud, I’ve had no issues with the outsole. It’s actually one of the best performing outsole I’ve had in a trail running shoe 👍

@AlbayPyroBicol Жыл бұрын

This or the thundercross?

@Run4Adventure Жыл бұрын

I think I prefer the Agility Peak 5 👍 I've run a long run in them since my first impressions video and the Merrell shies performed really well. Thanks for watching 🙏