Merrell - Vapor Glove 6

I've started off with the 6's. Great show wear it daily and run with it, but similarly looking to make the altar shift for a little more comfort / support.... Recurring bursitis is not fun

I have pretty large haglund's both heels, and have had luck trying shoes with a flexible and also what I would describe as a 'bulbous' heel (which essentially contacts heel just above my haglund's) For (lighter) trails: Craft Nordlite Ultra Easy runs: Mizuno Neo Zen Minimalist: Merrell Vapor Glove 6 (not tried other versions) I'm still trying to find a more substantial trail shoe for winter though - saved this thread to see future recommendations 🤞

Personally I disagree. I have the vapor gloves and they’re the most airy shoes I own.

Merrell Vapor Glove 6 is my personal favorite. They’re very breathable on top imo

Merrell Vapor Trail. I’m fairly new to trail running, but it’s sooo light. It’s a minimalist shoe though, so if you’re not down with that or you’re a heel-striker who intends to stay that way, it’s probably not for you.

Merell Vapor Glove for ever. (Always the "last year" model, to keep it cheap, they also became my "casual" shoes.)

Merrell wrapt are nice, i tried the merrell vapor glove too but i like how the wrapt are a little more rigid. Just wish the outsole lasted a bit longer. But i do walk on concrete a lot with them.

i love the trail glove! what does the vapor glove have going for it?

Merrell Vapor Gloves might do it for you if you already like Merrell.

Have had the 3s for ages, now got the 6s, my favourite shoe ever I think, just bang on in every respect (for the majority of the year).

I have medium - wide flat feet and love them. Half a size up (so usually UK10/eu44, but 10.5/45 in these. They are my favourite trail runners yet. Edit: pictured is Trail Glove, I have Vapor Glove which looks almost identical. Would assume similar fit but couldn't say for certain.

I have several pairs of merrell vapor glove 3 and I love them, however, my Xeros are way more roomy and have a nice grip offroad. My partner does around 30km per week with the dog and his pair (similar to those) are in great condition after 2years.

I have a few vapor gloves 3 and I love them for indoor training, but the sole is way too smooth for anything else. My partner walks/runs around 40km per week with the dog and his pair of Xeros are still in great condition after 2y. I recently got my first pair of Xeros and they are roomy and comfortable, way more space than the vapor gloves. The sole has a little bit of cushion but not too much. I can feel every stone with my vapor gloves.

I think a lot of ppl use the Altra Lone Peaks but it’s too bulky of a shoe for me I really like trail runners and this one is a bit more bulkier than a Merrill Vapor Glove which I used before the Escalantes Vapor gloves only lasted me a couple months but the Escalantes have been great for about 8-9 months so far

Merrel Vapor Glove is super minimalist and have held up really well for me. I find I need a little more support, but use them for Mountain biking and disc golf from time to time.

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).

Not the person you asked but I wear merrell vapor gloves (same shoe, just the non-trail version) and neither style has any cushion. Even among barefoot shoes, these are considered some of the most minimalist. Some folks find that it can help their pain areas, but only over a very slow transition. I definitely wouldn’t recommend these if you haven’t transitioned before the trip. Altras are a really great in between because they are foot shaped but cushioned. Flux is another newer brand I’ve seen folks liking that are similar to Altras (foot shaped with cushion) but I’m not sure about EU shipping so may not work

There are arguments either way. I go completely barefoot a lot. From experience it’s very hard to twist your ankle in a bad way when you are barefoot because you are so low to the ground (-> less leverage on the joint) and have more feel. Otherwise I use relatively low shoes (Merrel Vapor Glove, Saucony Peregrine) which make it more dangerous but still feel pretty safe.

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.

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.

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.

Merril trail runners, i love them