I do not write reviews very often but when I do I chose the Vapor Gloves. I have been wearing barefoot shoes for 3 years now and have gone barefoot for a year. I first order a pair as soon as these puppies came out. These shoes are the closet thing to barefoot without being barefoot. I wear these shoes every day and have not once regretted buying them. I hike in them, run, walk, bike and much more. The Vapor Glove is a well built shoe but there is an aspect I would change (very small aspect). The fabric on the toe box is quite thin and will rip if you are not careful but with this said I am not saying to watch your every step but because I wear these shoes consistently they have ripped. This is just due to wear and tear. I love the Vapor Gloves and I am extremely stoked to buy a new pair in the upcoming future. Also the Orange is BAD-ASS!!!!! Good job Merrell, I would give this ten stars but Merrell only does it to five.

Excellent shoe. trying to come back from knee surgery so I've with the minimalist shoe. Love how it feels will probably get another to trade off with.

When the Vapor Gloves were first announced I was very excited. These shoes are all I could ask for. They offered protection without a lot of plating or build up in the sole or uppers. Essentially, they are a slipper for runners. I have well over two years experience as a bare form and barefoot runner. Before the Vapor Gloves my go to shoes were KSO toe shoes for their minimal construction and the Merrell Trail Gloves. I run on all surfaces from the paved road to the technical trails and was searching for a shoe to protect me on the really rough bits. The Vapor Glove is the perfect solution. They are as flat as a pancake and give me more than ample protection on the trails. I did find them larger than expected. I use an 8.5 in the Trail Glove and the same size Vapor Glove seemed a bit longer by about a quarter inch. Since I like a lot of room in the toe box, this was not too much of a problem, though I will probably get a size 8 for my next pair. I also experienced a bit of rubbing over my smaller toes on one foot that led to some ulceration. This is solved with a bit of surgical tape and I suspect my toes will toughen in time. Otherwise, my running experience in these shoes, both on and off road, has been exceptional. Thank you Merrell for creating the perfect shoe to use when not barefoot.

I purchased the Vapor Glove on a recent trip to the US since I couldn't find them in China. Very satisfied with the purchase. Initially I purchased them as an alternative since running in my Vibram SeeYa sometimes results in blisters on my large toes after longer runs. Since the initial purchase the Vapor Glove has become my go-to shoe, even above the Vibram SeeYa. While they weigh slightly more than the SeeYa the difference is almost unnoticeable, and the large toebox provides almost the same freedom of movement as the SeeYa but if I want I can also wear socks with the Vapor Glove which reduces the occurrence of blisters even on longer runs. In most shoes I wear a size 10, so that's what I ordered. They seem to be slightly longer than most size 10 shoes, but not too bad. I tend to have a difficult time finding shoes that fit my foot width/height comfortably, but the Vapor Glove fit is outstanding. I have numerous pairs of minimalist running shoes, but the Merrell Vapor Glove are definitely my favorite. Highly recommended.

What a great product! I had recently decided to try the route of minimalist/barefoot running to strengthen bones and muscles in my feet and adjust my running form. I've been plagued with severe shin splints almost all my life, primarily due to hard heel-striking and perhaps some structural issues in the leg or hip area. Anyway, I did a LOT of research on minimalist shoes and the Vapor Gloves definitely stood out from the crowd. Decided to try them out, and after running in them almost daily (short 3 to 5 miles runs) for the last one month, I can honestly say these are the best running shoes I have ever owned. In fact, they're so comfortable that I spend most of the day in them, even at work. If you're new to minimalist running and in the market for shoes, the Vapor Gloves are a slam-dunk no-brainer choice. You'll be glad you did.