Merrell / Rubato

Rubato

Trail2020-09 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-12

Rubato is a zero-drop trail shoe designed for longer outings on rough ground. A thick FloatPro platform pairs cushioning with FLEXconnect grooves for flexibility. The jacquard upper adds TPU reinforcement and an internal bootie for a close wrap, while Vibram Megagrip rubber and 4 mm lugs provide trail traction.

Key specifications

Weight

300 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +31.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

0 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −6.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

31.5 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −2.8 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

¥15,000 JPY · JP · Tax excluded

All models average ¥16,806Difference from average −1806 JPY

Average of 18 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 31.5 mm
Carbon plate: Unknown
Midsole: FloatPro / FLEXconnect
Outsole: Vibram Megagrip
Use cases: Trail / Long Run

Weight notes Approximate weight per men’s shoe; the sample size is unspecified.

Plate notes FLEXconnect is described as a flexible midsole plate, but its material is unconfirmed.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Merrell Rubato300 g / 31.5 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 300 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +31.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 0 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −6.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 31.5 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −2.8 mm

MSRP distribution · JPY · JP · Tax excluded18 models

¥7,000¥30,000

This model ¥15,000All models average ¥16,806Difference from average −¥1,806

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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