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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX

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

Inov-8 TrailTalon is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Inov-8 TrailTalon Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX
Weight 276 g · 0.276 kg · 0.61 lb 277 g · 0.277 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Inov-8 Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 TrailTalon
276 g

Versatile trail running shoe with 6mm cleats and a 6mm drop for grip across soft ground to mixed terrain.

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Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX
277 g

Well-cushioned waterproof trail shoe with 38/30mm stack, 8mm drop and Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs. Weight per shoe (US M9).

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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Inov-8 TrailTalon wins — at 276 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX (277 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.

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