Merrell - Trail Glove 5 3D

I actually found them less breathable than my trail glove 5. The upper is pretty thick and padded for some reason. In addition to making it not as breathable as it could be, it retains water and doesn't dry as fast. I wanted to love them, but not a fan of the thick upper material.

Merrel Trail Glove, theyre amazing

Vivobarefoot and Xero are both about as wide as Altra LPs, but obviously much less cushion between you and the ground. Merrell TrailGloves are also appropriately foot shaped and split the difference between an LP and a true barefoot shoe in stack height (LPs are 25mm, trail gloves are 12mm, Vivo primus trails are 5mm) Astral makes zero drop foot shaped water shoes, but their TR1 is kind of a hybrid, designed for canyoneering and pack rafting and stuff. Can get the job done as a hiker or approach shoe.

Or Trail Gloves. If they even still make those

Oh that’s a bummer but good to know! I have an old pair that are basically like being barefoot but with tread instead of skin.

Merrell trail glove’s were awesome on my last trip. No problems with my feet even though they were wet like 80% of the time. I used darn tough socks with them. They are semi bare foot shoes, sole thick enough to scramble on sharp rocks.

I have two pairs I switch between, both trail sneakers, depending on whether or not I have my car or the wifes. Saucony Peregrine and the Merrell trail glove. Both excellent, and you can get an older model a year or two out for a steal if you're not too picky about colors. I'll change up the laces for a color pop if they're bland. The Peregrine is more of a traditional style with deeper lugs I'll try to wear if it is a bit muddy, and the Trail Gloves are low profile snug fitting, more like barefoot style.

I've used a variety of flat shoes over the years (New Balance minimus, Merrell trail glove, Vivo Barefoots I forget the model....) and love it. I feel like my toes feel comfy and I have managed to avoid injury Big believer in barefoot shoes! I know not everyone has that opinion but I run in softer trail environment and it just feels good

Merrell trail glove or merrell Moab speed

Consider a minimalist shoe like the Trail Glove. Sounds like it checks all the boxes: grippy, close to the ground for lots of sensory feedback, lightweight, hugs your foot.

Weight savings is alone is worth. I started backpacking in my my Merrell Trail Gloves and probably wont go back. Obviously mountaineering and really rocky stuff may change your footwear but for trails I really like the light weight footwear more than boots.

Modern Trail Gloves suck. Vapor Gloves are still great. The Trail Gloves have a very agressive arch support. Their sole is a little bit ticker as well, but that may actually be more in line with what OP is looking for (more similar to what he has now).

Modern Trail Gloves suck. Vapor Gloves are still great. The Trail Gloves have a very agressive arch support. Their sole is a little bit ticker as well, but that may actually be more in line with what OP is looking for (more similar to what he has now).

Ive run in the Nike Pegasus Trail 4/5s and loved both. I also love the different iterations of the Merrell Trail Glove that I've had.

Merrell Trail Gloves and Altra —whichever fits better. I use both. Watch sales and Goodwill. In some towns Goodwill sells amazingly high-quality bargains.

Love the TrailGlove's! For shorter runs I love them, I fell it connect's me with the path, the earth, roots and rocks. However when it comes to longer runs (more than 10-14 km) I use Hoka's

Pedals: whatever is cheap and in stock at my LBS. Right now I'm rocking Bontrager yellow plastic whatever's on my tourer and Wellgo aluminum whatevers with those little Allen key studs on my hard tail. Does my shoe stick? Does it spin? Is it greaseable? That's all I care about. For shoes I just wear whatever I have on, most commonly a set of trail running shoes. I take Merrell Barefoots for touring specifically, mostly because of their ease of washing, light weight, and versatility. Don't overthink it.

I rotate through 2 pairs and run trails but also roads to get to trails. I love Merrell minimalist trail shoes. Super flexible, allow my feet to move easily, allow my feet to be strong (I feel too much cushion in shoes takes away from your awareness of your stride and doesn’t allow your feet to move naturally). You want to be sure to get a pair with a rock plate if you’re running trails.

Anecdotally me as well. Like 20 sprains on the right side. My street runners are super max cushion but trail runners are always relatively “flat” in terms of drop and stack.  Trails: I had Merrill’s “barefoot” with 0 sprains but couldn’t do them distance  A Handful in my fellraisers Salomon  Majority in speed crosses.  Bottom of my feet getting torn up is the exact opposite though. Adjusting to barefoot was tough. And then sometimes it was just bad foot placement. (Stepping on a root or rock and not paying attention)  But haven’t had one in a few years - knock on wood. Right side had ACL reconstruction and so the real fix was to strengthen my glutes and hammys and the/ ankle. 

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

I actually have those Merrels in blue. I love them.

I wouldn't know haha. I have some wide feet and have no problems. About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains.

I’ve got two pairs of trail runners 1 merrell and 1 Nike Pegasus gtx. Both 9.5ik size. The merrell are roomier but have a slightly harder sole. The Nike have a softer sole but are tight across the width of the foot. So as others have said try and get to a running shop and try them on with different types of socks.