The Rubato is a neutral low drop, maximalist and zero drop trail running shoe using Vibram technology from Merrell.
It came out in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedJul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 | Nov 2015 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 295 g W: 224 g | 215 g | M: 241 g W: 190 g | M: 204 g W: 170 g | 235 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot32 mm | 16 mm | 17 mm | M: 18 mm W: 16 mm | 7 mm | 8 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 4 mm | 3 mm | 4 mm | ||
Heel | Heel32 mm | 20 mm | 17 mm | M: 21 mm W: 19 mm | 11 mm | 8 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | MudTrail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandMerrell | Salomon | Merrell | Hoka One One | Inov-8 | Vibram |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLow dropMaximalistZero drop | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow dropZero drop | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow dropZero drop |
Techs | TechsVibram | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | ||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1585) |
Terrain | Trail (+434) |
Brand | Merrell (+28) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1225) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1252) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+795) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1220) |
Shoe Type | Low drop (+230)Maximalist (+337)Zero drop (+78) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+569) |
Techs | Vibram (+58) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+203) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Jul 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 295 g W: 224 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 32 mm | |
Forefoot | 32 mm |