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Merrell SpeedArc Matis vs Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV

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

No winner on weight yet. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis. Size, included parts and single-item versus pair weights can differ. Check the linked sources before choosing a replacement.

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Spec Merrell SpeedArc Matis Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV
Weight 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
 215 g · 0.215 kg · 0.47 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
Brand Merrell Xero Shoes
Category Footwear Footwear
Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g as listed

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

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Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV
215 g as listed

Minimale hikingsandaal met 215g per paar, verstelbare riemen en natuurlijke beweging voor trail-wandelen

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis vs Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV: which should you buy?

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