Lucky enough to receive a pair of Trail Gloves before the release date. Couldn't be happier with this shoe. For someone wanting to do the minimal thing, this is one of the best options out there. Extremely light weight and flexible with no midsole. Little extra outsole on the forefoot gives just enough protection on trails, gravel, and anything else you may encounter. It does fit a little long as well as wide in the toe box, but the lacing system lets you snug it up well to prevent any sort of sliding. I've got roughly 200 miles on the shoe, and it's still holding up great.
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Merrell Trail Glove
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Get the fit you love and the protection you need with barefoot trail running shoes from Merrell. With the men’s Barefoot Run Trail Glove, less is definitely more. More lightweight, more flexible and with more traction and protection than other barefoot running shoes, the Trail Glove is the ultimate adventure shoe. Our men’s barefoot shoes are equipped with Vibram®-soles for traction over rocks and trails and are perfect for running, hiking, biking and adventure racing. Plus, the barefoot style strengthens muscles, often reducing pain, and keeps you low and connected to the ground resulting in less chance of twisted ankles. Order the barefoot trail running shoes that fit like a glove with the Merrell Trail Glove today.
Learn more about barefoot running shoes and check out the other men's barefoot shoes in our collection.
UPPER/LINING
• Microfiber and breathable air mesh upper
• Merrell Omni-Fit™ lacing system secured with welded TPU provides a precise, glove-like fit
• Fused rubber toe bumper provides ultimate durability
• Synthetic leather rear foot sling provides stability
• Flexible plate in the forefoot protects the foot from stone bruises
• Non-removable microfiber footbed treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution resists odor
MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE
• 4mm compression molded EVA midsole cushions
• 1mm forefoot shock absorption plate maintains forefoot flexibility and protects the foot by distributing pressure
• 0mm ball to heel drop keeps you connected to your terrain
• Wash as needed in cold water, gentle cycle and air dry
• Vibram® Trail Glove Sole/ Rubber Compound TC-1
Men’s Weight: 6.2 ozs / 175.8 gm (1/2 pair)
76% said Sized as Expected
13% said Larger than Expected
11% said Smaller than Expected
- Great Minimal Option
- By user_98794
- 1/6/2011
- 12 of 13 people found this review to be helpful.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Merrell's Reply:
Thank you for your review and all of your input on this new model, we really appreciate it! Please keep us posted on your running adventures with your Trail Gloves!!!
Product Size Rating:
Larger than Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Road and Trail running
- Minimalist Shoe = Minimalist Quality?
- By SSred2k2
- 5/28/2011
- 3 of 5 people found this review to be helpful.
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Most Helpful Critical Review
Fit is great and the feeling is great but the quality is lacking. I first started with the True Glove and the glue holding the liner in came undone. I thought it might have been due to my feet sweating alot in the True Glove so I exchanged them for the Trail Gloves. Had the first pair for two weeks and the glue holding the toe cap and the midsole to the shoe came undone and the shoes began falling apart. I then exchanged them for another pair. Got the shoes home and took them out of the box only to find the stitching on the top of the tongue was not complete and the tongue was already fraying!! I want to try them one more time but might opt for the New Balances instead.
Merrell's Reply:
Thank you for your review. We will be contacting you shortly to take care of this matter.
Product Size Rating:
Larger than Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Running
- By zparadock
- 6/18/2013
I love this shoe! It looks great, and it works perfectly for trail running. It's so light, yet provides lots of cushioning for rocks and roots. I also sometimes use it as a watershoe, when there's a lake at the end of the hike with a rocky shore.
Merrell's Reply:
We are so glad you find them to work great on your trail runs and even swimming at the end. Thank you so much for this great review on this style.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
trail running, hiking
- Great
- By Matthew
- 6/6/2013
These are great shoes. They are my first barefoot type shoe and plan to buy again. You can use them for anything. It would be great if Merrell made a waterproof mid to version for hiking. Overall great shoe!
Merrell's Reply:
Thanks for exploring the benefits of our Barefoot styles! We truly appreciate all of your support!!
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Running, hiking, casual
- Awesome shoe for Kung Fu training
- By Carlos
- 6/2/2013
I enjoy wearing this shoes during all my Kung Fu and conditioning training. It took several weeks to get used to this shoe since I had to learn to use different muscles but so it was also with Kung Fu. Now I forget that I am wearing any shoes until people remind me that they look cool with my uniform! By the way, this is my second pair. Thanks Merrell, strong work.
Merrell's Reply:
We are so thrilled these are strong enough to keep up with all of your Kung Fu and conditioning training. Thank you for your feedback on this Barefoot style. Keep up the hard work!
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Kung Fu Training
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