I spent quite some time researching these shoes, since to be honest, I was a huge skeptic with regards to the whole barefoot experience. I finally decide to take the leap and purchase these. I quickly realized how I couldn't have been any more wrong and I should've gotten these a long time ago. After any strenuous activity/workouts, my feet and knees have always been sore later during the evening or when I get up in the morning. I have always attributed this to the years of abuse to my legs from soccer, rugby and roller blading. I've used different types of athletic/cross training shoes and have spent a small fortune on them over the years with little to no effect on the soreness I experienced eventually. After the first few days, I immediately noticed that I slowly stopped having feet/knee pains in the morning. After the first week, I had no pain anymore and can now workout harder, faster and longer than I ever. I recommend this to anyone who has constant feet and knee pains. I hope Merrell continues to make these available in wide size and I know that I will never switch to anything else going forward. I am looking forward to a more fun filled and healthier summer! I have even convinced my wife to buy a pair and she loves it just as much as I do! My advice to anyone even considering the barefoot line of shoes. Just do it! Stop spending time researching and get these right away! You will love it.

I've had these for a little over a year now and I love them. They took some getting used to for running but now I can really put in the miles. They are also great for crossfit. The minimalist construction allows for great contact with the ground while performing some of the dynamic movements required for most crossfit exercises.

I bought the barefoot trail glove shoes two years ago and have used them everywhere, from trail runs to soccer games. I've taken them from rugged mountains in northern mexico to gentle jogs along the malibu beach. After extreme use You can throw them into the washing machine and they come out like new.

I've now had my Trail Glove barefoot shoes for about 8 months now. These were my first barefoot shoes and the ones that got me hooked to the Merrell barefoot line. I bought these shoes before I took a trip to Ecuador. They handled everything in Ecuador that I threw at them from slogging through the mud in the rainforest, to the class 4 river rapids. After I got home I threw them in the washer and they were as good as new. Since then they've seen a couple obstacle races, a bunch of hiking trips, and a lot of road running as well and they have yet to disappoint. The only regret I have is that it looks like Merrell has discontinued the flashy yellow version.

I got the Trail Glove Wide a couple of weeks ago and they instantly became my favorite shoe ever. I haven't taken them off since... and used them from office (thanks to subdued black color scheme) to walks to (their purpose) trail running! I will need additional pairs. I only wish Merrell would produce some of the other models in wide as well (e.g., the Road Glove)!