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Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 116 g lighter than the Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 291 g · 0.291 kg · 0.64 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Inov-8 Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe
291 g

2026 versatile trail shoe equally suitable for trail running and hiking; 10.25 oz with buffed trail capability

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 116 g (40%) lighter than the Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe (291 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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