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Vapor Glove 4

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J16613
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This minimal trainer provides little between you and the ground for maximum freedom and connection underfoot.
FEATURES
• Cordura® mesh and TPU upper
• Traditional lace closure
• Hyperlock™ TPU film heel counter for security
• M Select™ FRESH antimicrobial agents reduces shoe odor
• Breathable mesh lining
• Integrated insole
• Merrell Barefoot 2 construction for enhanced proprioception and stability during variable movement
• Vibram® TC5+
• Stack Height (heel/toe): 6.5/6.5mm; insole: 0mm; insole: 3mm; midsole: 0/0mm; sole: 1.5mm web, 2mm lug
• Weight: 6oz / 160g (1/2 pair)
•Vegan friendly
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Great shoe

Oct 09, 2019
Over the last few years, I've owned and run in several Merrell Glove models: -2 pairs of size 8.5 Vapor Glove 3 (420 miles and 504 miles) -1 pair of size 8 Trail Glove 4 Knit (322 miles) -1 pair of size 8.5 Trail Glove 4 Knit (daily wear, slightly large on me for running) -1 pair of size 8 Vapor Glove 4 3D (340 miles so far) -1 pair of size 8 Vapor Glove 4 (120 miles so far) I think it is most important to point out that the size 8 Vapor Glove 4 3D and the size 8 Vapor Glove 4 are quite different size-wise. Though the outsoles appear to be identical, the 3D feels quite a bit larger. The 8 is near perfect on my foot. The non-3D feels shorter and much narrower. Side-by-side, this width difference is visually noticeable. While I can wear and run in the non-3D pretty comfortably, the fit is not as good as the 3D. I purchased the non-3D Vapor Glove 4s on sale from REI, and if their returns were easier, I would have returned them and gotten a size 8.5. Other than the size issue, my thought is that this shoe (non-3D Vapor Glove 4) is superior to the 3D model for one singular reason. The heel counter in the 3D is a hard TPU plastic piece instead of the flexible strap in all the other Gloves I've owned. It seems to ride a bit higher and if I'm not wearing socks, it digs into my achilles. The biggest draw of that shoe for me is that it should be perfect for sock-free wearing, but I can't do that because of the heel counter. This shoe (non-3D) has the same heel counter as the others, and it is lower on the heel. Overall, the top part of the shoe rides lower and I find that to be much more comfortable. I haven't run sock-free in this shoe yet, but I'm sure it would be much more comfortable. For this main reason, I think the non-3D is a better shoe and a significantly better value. The 3D is certainly not worth spending $50 extra over this shoe. Durability-wise, the issue I had with the Vapor Glove 3s is that the upper started shredding very early. The knit upper of the Trail Glove 4 Knit and the Vapor Glove 4 3D are much more durable, it seems. The outsoles are mixed. Holes appeared in one pair of the 3s after about 350 miles and never appeared in 500 miles of use of the other pair. The Trail Gloves show significant wear with 322 miles, but not worn through because of the thickness of the sole. The 3D show the beginnings of holes after around 300 miles, but I also had a couple of ankle sprains in that time, so my foot strike probably altered for a large portion of that. For this shoe, 120 miles shows no significant wear of the outsole and the upper is still pristine. I do slightly prefer the sole of the Vapor Glove 3 to that of the Vapor Glove 4, but have no real basis for this preference. I like the more simplistic sole of the 3s to the tread pattern on the 4s.
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Narrower toe box than the Vapor Glove 3

Sep 28, 2019
I owned a pair of Vapor Glove 3s and loved them, wore them out. Ordered a pair of VG4s in the same size and they just don’t fit the same. The toe box is not as wide, and it’s just a little bit shorter in my size. The front of my toes rubbed the front in such a way that they were producing blisters. If you are a fan of the VG3, make sure you try these on in a store before ordering.
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Good quality minimalist shoe

Sep 27, 2019
The vapor glove, like the trail glove, has little cushioning, with all the pros and cons that come with that: excellent ground feel, but not so much in the way of protection from pointy rocks. If you looking for a good minimalist shoe, this one fits the bill: very light and flexible. My only complaint: I wish the toe box were a bit roomier. I ordered a size 9, which I typically wear, and it is a bit snug. It looks and feels quite durable for such a minimal shoe. I had a pair of trail gloves in the past, and I put 700 miles of trail running on them before the sole wore too thin. By the look and feel of it, I am hoping that the vapor glove will also be a durable shoe.
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Downgrade on the Vapor Glove 3

Sep 23, 2019
I'll start by saying I'm a massive Vapor Glove fan. I have 5 pairs of the Vapor Glove 3s and will hope to get hold of some more before it's no longer possible. I think they are one of the most comfortable and protective yet minimalist barefoot shoes out there. I wear little else. However I was disappointed with the changes to the Vapor Glove 4. The fit has changed significantly. They are thinner and straighter which makes no sense when feet in barefoot shoes tend to spread and widen. They seem to have fixed the issues with the material really well. The new webbing seems a lot stronger but without any compromise on comfort. This is a big improvement. The sole is much grippier and it seems much more durable. Whilst this might make them a fraction less 'barefoot' I think they look good. More multipurpose and I expect them to last longer. Unfortunately I haven't fully tested the durability because the thin straight fit makes them so much less comfortable than the Vapor Glove 3s. I won't buy any more pairs of the 4s but a future Vapor Glove 5 that combined the old shape and fit of the 3s with the improved durability of the 4s would be my idea of the ultimate shoe.
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Changed the way I run.

Sep 19, 2019
You’ve probably all heard the story of the guy who had constant foot pain and couldn’t run 3 miles consistently without getting injured. That was me until these shoes. After the initial period of getting adjusted to them nearly all of my leg and foot joint pain is GONE. I can run ten miles of hills in these things and I just end up with the appropriate level of muscle soreness but not joint pain. I honestly can still hardly believe it. Not to mention they are cool looking, and I get asked about them all the time. Thanks Merrell, you have a convert.
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