I've taken these ultralight Merrell road-to-trail shoes around the world this year, and they're down to $75 right now

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These ultra-lightweight shoes are comfortable from the forest to the beach (Image credit: Julia Clarke)

Right now, you can pick up the versatile Merrell Morphlite road-to-trail running shoes for just $74.73 at REI. That's a generous savings of 25% off the regular asking price for these ultralight, ultra comfortable shoes that I've taken around the world this year.

I've worn these shoes on the trails of Sweden, the Alps, Scotland the Cotswolds and I love how versatile they are when I'm traveling and don't know if I'm going to have to run on tarmac or dirt. They're extremely comfortable out of the box with a nice, wide toe box, very breathable for warm weather and have enough grip to handle straightforward trails and even run on the beach.

The foam midsoles are moderate and extremely light (barely heavier than the Merrell Skyfire 2 which is their lightest shoe) with no carbon plate to make them stiff or weigh them down. 

They might not deliver the bounce of a maximalist shoe on the tarmac, but there's enough cushion underfoot to make road running comfortable, and once you hit the trail there's some trail feel while the wide geometry keeps you pretty stable on uneven trail.

This deal applies to both men's and women's sizing in all colorways, but we suggest you act fast, since the item has been discontinued and sizes are bound to run out quickly.

Not in the US? Scroll down to the bottom of this article for today's best deals on the Merrell Morphlite road-to-trail running shoes where you are. 

Merrell Morphlite road-to-trail running shoes: $100$74.73 at REI
Save $25

Merrell Morphlite road-to-trail running shoes: $100 $74.73 at REI
Save $25
Ready to go from road to trail, the men's Merrell Morphlite running shoes have a custom lug pattern designed in the center for roads with increased depth for trail traction around the perimeter. This deal applies to both men's and women's sizing in all colorways.

The 3 mm lugs give you all the traction you need for straightforward trails such as soft forest paths and gravel roads, though these aren't built for really muddy conditions or technical trails.

If you're not in the US, here are today's best offers on the Merrell Morphlite road-to-trail running shoes near you:

Julia Clarke

Julia Clarke is a staff writer for Advnture.com and the author of the book Restorative Yoga for Beginners. She loves to explore mountains on foot, bike, skis and belay and then recover on the the yoga mat. Julia graduated with a degree in journalism in 2004 and spent eight years working as a radio presenter in Kansas City, Vermont, Boston and New York City before discovering the joys of the Rocky Mountains. She then detoured west to Colorado and enjoyed 11 years teaching yoga in Vail before returning to her hometown of Glasgow, Scotland in 2020 to focus on family and writing.