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I have a pair of these and I agree with pretty much everything in the review. I’ve worn them everyday for 9 months for everything from daily wear, trail running and parkour and the lugs are nearly gone on the forefoot. This being said, I’m still happy with how long they’ve lasted. I really like these and have ordered a pair of the Gore-Tex model to replace them

Awesome review, I really like how you structured the video and the different aspect you talked about. Just got my pair today and really enjoy them so far. I am new to the barefoot/minimalist game, bought some cheap shoes to test the overall feel of shoes in that genre and absolutely love it. However, since I am going on a hiking-vacation in August, I too think these are great as something in between for somebody who hasn’t worn ”ultra minimalist“ shoes a lot yet but wants to safely & slowly transition to a more barefoot feel when going on longer walks, day trips etc. I can’t wait to wear them on a trail, your review gave me the confidence that I chose the right shoe model to do so!

We are usually a women’s 9 but got a men’s 8 and it’s perfect thumb width at end and great for troubled feet. Strengthening the toes for good balance

Have found that Merrell trail gloves have been good for SwimRun races as they are good for trail running, and drain well after swims. The vibram sole provides adequate support.

Just bought these, very happy with them. For sizing I went a full size smaller than my shoe size. I had previously bought a different Merrell shoe and followed the 1/2 size lower guidance. It felt roomy, so I tried a full size lower on the Vapor. It worked out fine. I have narrow feet (D width) and high arches.

I got these as a very compact second shoe for travel. I’m hoping that they can perform well enough for hiking, walking, hotel gym work while not taking up a lot of space.

My first-ever barefoot shoes I got two weeks ago, the Vapor Glove 5, are the best shoes I've ever worn. I'm considering getting a different barefoot pair for the northeastern winter, maybe these Trail Gloves 7s. I'm mid-50s male, decided to quit biking altogether and switch to walking for a while (prior was rolling 50-75 miles a week) to see what it would do for my yoga (fairly advanced). Now I'm walking 2 miles to get to the space and usually more going back, and my legs are stronger, my feet are happier than they've ever been, and the pain in my knees is becoming a fading memory. Also my posture when walking now, holy cow! I don't wear socks with the Vapors, but I intend to do so once the chill sets in, and I also want something with a bit more water protection (I currently use a pair of padded waterproof Columbia Crestwoods for rainy days). The fact that there's more distance from the ground with the Trail Gloves than the Vapors would seem to make them a better fit for winter. Or is there some other brand with a decent price you'd recommend. Much appreciation for the review and the work you do.

Good review my man! I love this type of shoe for days when these 63 year old running feet are a bit roughed up. I typically use NB minimus trainer or Altras gym shoe, but theses soles will do me better once I hit the trails with my training partner, Buckley, my dog, what a beast. Hope they don’t make these for him!

I wish they made some wider because I love them but they’re definitely narrow. Nothing wide about them

I bought my first back in 2019, my second, Trail Glove 5s, IIRC, in 2021. Used them daily, mostly on pavement and concrete, city walking, and both have lasted over 2 years. I still have the pair from 2019, just the toe of the sole on one is starting to flop (need some shoegoo), so they have been relegated to chores and boat sizes.

These work well as a pull on shoe, really like that, however I do need to pinch the heel cuff pretty well to do this. So I've sewn a strip of 4mm chord over it near the top, at the back, which makes gripping it much easier now. Everyday shoe for sure!!

Another helpful review. Thanks!

really awesome review. is this much more durable then the Altera Lone Pine? They should make a high top of this shoes and vapor glove. that would give protection to ankle from getting cut up. by the way, is it easy to put crampons on these shoes?

Got these shoes for daily dogs walked on a light forest trail. The tred "lugs" have worn smooth on large sections after only 2 months. This means they are now slippery. 2 months, and they're knackered 😢

I've got these as a middle ground between a barefoot shoe and a trail shoe. I use proper barefoot zeros day to day but want a slightly more supportive shoe for trail running.

I don’t understand why I just have the trunk of model two those were gray but they keep putting this our support in. I would say either make the shoe not zero drop anymore because you know zero drop shoe has no to spring, so how it really propels your foot forward is through the arch using your arches of spring, and, I hear so many people say that they they get pain in their arch on a zero drop shoe and I told him the same thing all the time just to go find the zero drop shoe that has no arch support and soon as they do, they said it all goes away. They are running faster. Everything works, but I think the things that if you’re gonna make it a zero drop shoe make it with no art support if you’re gonna make it a normal shoe for 68 mm drop with a toast spring and everything else and just do that with an art support because then you don’t need an arch cause you are just disengaged my opinion, but I hear a lot of people telling me to same thing sooh well good video every time I see the video for the new truck I remember how good the old one was oh well

Im in the market for a shoe for walking a lot (camino de santiago) doing short hikes and stuff, not very technical terrain just tyipcal hiking, I found these at 111€. What do you think?

Love that grip. Jake! Tell us you got the GoRuck Rough Runners on your radar.

Thank you for your review. The mention of the lug wearing down quick for everyday wear was useful. Im looking for barefoot shoes suitable for a nurse, so really long shifts on my feet. Tried the vapour gloves but i felt they were a bit too bare and not enough cushioning for 12 hours on my feet. Would you have any to recommend? Thank you!

Jake = GOAT Reviewer!

Thank you for such a good review. Convinced!

great and informative video, i watched it before buying them , maybe i will later tell you how they worked for me :p

the lug wear was a huge tip for me. what do you recommend for barefoot or barefoot adjacent that can be full spectrum concrete and trail use?

Well... guess I'm buying these too. They seem like the perfect minimalist shoe for basketball. If they're amazing basketball shoes I'll probably only use them for basketball to minimise traction wear & tear. Thanks for the recommendation.

Can these shoes be used for long cycling trips? I use platformpedals and try to put the arch of my foot on the pedal (instead of the front of the foot). I suffer from Morton's neuroma

can you tell me what are the best nike/adidas shoes under 90 dollars that are responsive, have a outsole which isn't slippy, aren't too heavy?

Maybe some of my favorite shoes ever but the grip wears off so much faster than other brands. They’re cheap but be prepared to replace them relatively often.

14mm stack height isn't even close to a barefoot shoe. The TG used to be so good. Now it's embarrassing.

What vivobarefoot would be comparable to this shoe? I had merrell trail glove 7 but i found the sole to be very slippery on slick rocks. I like the grip of my vivo magna lite.

Don't care about the barefoot for running or hiking, but looking for a flat shoe with a wide toe box to increase squat stability under heavier weight. Would this be okay?

Can you review the Merrell “Wrapt Mid Waterproof” barefoot shoe? please.(the low top version would be fine as well). Also can you review the Xero Shoes Kelso(leather). I have actually used that shoe to train HIIT workouts, and am really interested in your take and output on them. I find them plush and extremely comfortable to workout in. Currently I am using a pair of Vivobarefoot Stealth III(3) to train in, but thanks to your amazing videos, I have the Avancus Apex Power 1.5 s on my list to workout in.(once they restock) I will also be checking out the Icarus Ascent 2. Thank you for all your barefoot shoe review videos. I will use your links on my next barefoot shoe purchases, if available.

Hi, I bought these shoes and they turned out to be too narrow for my feet... Any suggestions what a comparable but wider shoe would be? I really like those Merrells, they look nice, they feel nice, if they just were a bit wider..

Dear jack! Would you recommend it over Vivo primus trail knit?

Do these feel noticeably narrower than the vapor glove 6? I have those and don't think they're super narrow. It looks like basically the same shoe with more stack height.

Does this shoe dry quick fairly quick? Looking for a minimalist shoe to day hike in with lots of water crossings. Just want them to be dry the next day.

What is the mesh upper like for keeping out sand/mud/small debris ?

What are your thoughts on these vs the vapor glove 6? I still haven't bought my first barefoot shoe, but I am currently leaning towards the Trial glove 7 as I have a more narrow foot. I will mainly use them for walking though not in a casual 24/7 setting and not in gym

Would you run an ultra marathon over 100km in these or pick something with more padding. I love these low padded zero drop shoes but I am not sure if I should use it for further that 100km?

Do you have your Trail Glove 7 in the same size as your Altra Lone Peak 7? My experience with Altra Lone Peak 7 is very similar to what you described in your review.

hi can you recommend a pair of shoes that are durable, can go on both road and trail off-road, but can be dry quickly, kind of like travel shoes? Because it's either really hot, humid or downpour rain at my place, so the shoes has to be submerge in water sometimes. MERRELL TRAIL GLOVE 7 almost fits all my conditions but like in your video said, it didn't fit well on concrete or road.

Jake, do you have 6th generation? How is fit of 6th and 7 compared? I find 5th gen is best fit so far, and 6th bit short and narrow

These shoes are brilliant in you have bunions !!! My 17 year old swears by them. Feet and knees feeling much better the men’s ones are nice and wide for women!!!

Good job

Do you think the GORE-TEX(waterproof version) is pretty much the same? Or do you think it's better/worse?

14/6.

I run on dirt/gravel back roads my runners hurt my feet, would these be better ? Thanks

I bought these when they first came out. Don't buy them at all. The soles wear through in about 3 months and then the laces holes start tearing on the inside on about 6 months. Merrill wouldn't replace them. I stopped buying Merrill

Ive walked a week on concrete with these and the thread is gone xD

Junk. Merrell charges a premium for an inferior quality product. They have poor quality control. You and your feet deserve better. Avoid Merrell.

How is 14mm even considered a minimalist shoe? 🤔🤔

The shoe smells really chemical.