Merrell

Vapor Glove Series

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#146 in

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Sentiment score62% positive
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Last updated: Jun 18, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon0bAtomHeart
about 2 months ago

Shoutout to the King Mt2 from Altra. Feels like old school Altra. I think it's meant to be a Munro shoe but I've found it does really well on rock. The velcro strap also means switching between looser fit for plodding miles and tighter fit for responsive scrambling is super handy  That said I do most of my scrambling in merrell vapour gloves so maybe I just have low standards 

Reddit IconAggressive-Dust6280
11 months ago

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

Reddit Iconasifyali
2 months ago

Merrill vapor glove are minimalist with vibram soles, love them.

Reddit Iconcavemansoup
7 months ago

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.

Reddit IconDue_Tutor_9488
11 months ago

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

Reddit Iconextrasuper
11 months ago

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.

11 months ago

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).

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