Merrell - Vapor Glove Series
Models:
Vapor Glove 6
Vapor Glove 5
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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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"
"Vapor Gloves are still great. 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)."
"Vapor Gloves are still great. The Trail Gloves have a very agressive arch support."
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"About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains."
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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"
"it’s sooo light"
"Super flexible"
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"Great show wear it daily and run with it"
"versatility"
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"I have some wide feet and have no problems."
"The merrell are roomier"
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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"
"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."
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"looking to make the altar shift for a little more comfort / support.... Recurring bursitis is not fun"
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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."
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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."
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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