Merrell - Vapor Glove Series
Models:
Vapor Glove 6
Vapor Glove 5
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains."
"About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains."
"About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains."
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"The toe box is wider than I expected and the shoes are very comfortable overall, just need slightly larger! ... The toe box is wider than I was expecting and very comfortable. ... The toe box is wider than I expected and very comfortable! (I have wider feet so its great) ... Much more comfortable, hopefully will save a toenail for long days haha!"
"these are higher volume than many other models which is great for longer efforts."
"The newer ones, the Prodigio line, are definitely roomier than the older models. ... I would never have been able to be comfortable in LaSpo ten years ago, but now I have three pairs and I love them."
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"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"
"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"
"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"
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"001 is their do it all shoe ... That said I will usually go with my 001 for training and ultra distance races. ... Use the Norda 001 and Hokas for 100M"
"001 is their do it all shoe ... That said I will usually go with my 001 for training and ultra distance races. ... Use the Norda 001 and Hokas for 100M"
"I’ve done everything from groomed gravel to mountainous ultras, peak bagging, scrambling, even hammered some road workouts with some buddies in them."
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"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"
"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"
"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"
Disliked most:
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"For me the Terraventure 4 had the worst pronounced arch. Paired with the narrower midfoot and need to tighten the top of the laces for better heel hold, it caused me to commonly have more pressure(on the arch) and pain during runs with that model."
"For me the Terraventure 4 had the worst pronounced arch. Paired with the narrower midfoot and need to tighten the top of the laces for better heel hold, it caused me to commonly have more pressure(on the arch) and pain during runs with that model."
"I tried Topo mtn racer3s last week and they had the traction I want but they blistered my arches on all 3 of the runs I did in them."
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"looking to make the altar shift for a little more comfort / support ... Recurring bursitis is not fun"
"looking to make the altar shift for a little more comfort / support.... Recurring bursitis is not fun"
"The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. ... My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's."
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"hate the lack of energy return. ... Feel like I've got bricks on my feet after 50 miles!"
"hate the lack of energy return. ... Feel like I've got bricks on my feet after 50 miles!"
"hate the lack of energy return. ... Feel like I've got bricks on my feet after 50 miles!"
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"neither style has any cushion ... Even among barefoot shoes, these are considered some of the most minimalist. ... I definitely wouldn’t recommend these if you haven’t transitioned before the trip."
"neither style has any cushion ... Even among barefoot shoes, these are considered some of the most minimalist. ... I definitely wouldn’t recommend these if you haven’t transitioned before the trip."
Merell Vapor Glove for ever. (Always the "last year" model, to keep it cheap, they also became my "casual" shoes.)
r/BarefootRunning • What shoes are you using and why? ->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.
r/golf • good golf shoes, that are not golf shoes ->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.
r/hiking • what summer hiking shoes do you wear? ->i love the trail glove! what does the vapor glove have going for it?
r/trailrunning • Looking for trail runners for wider feet with a wide toe box ->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
r/BarefootRunning • What shoes are you using and why? ->Merrell Vapor Gloves might do it for you if you already like Merrell.
r/trailrunning • Looking for thin trail runners ->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).
r/BarefootRunning • What shoes are you using and why? ->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.
r/BarefootRunning • What shoes are you using and why? ->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.
r/bicycletouring • Bikepacking flat pedal shoe ->I actually have those Merrels in blue. I love them.
r/BarefootRunning • What shoes are you using and why? ->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.
r/BarefootRunning • What shoes are you using and why? ->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 🤞
r/trailrunning • Can anyone recommend vibram soled, cushioned, wide toe box, soft heel counter trail shoes ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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