Merrell Barefoot Road Glove SKU: #7879557

Nor E

from Santa Rosa, CA

This is a very hot shoe as in attractive to others who see it on your foot. My trainer loved it. And I feel it's a winner over and beyond what others might think too. The shoe fits true to size. Will fit a wide foot as in 2E fine. And of course it's just simply very "cool" to have a barefoot shoe in your closet and on your foot. Especially if you want a date!

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike, Keen, Ecco are all my favorites along with Merrell.

John J

from Boston, MA

I love these shoes. I've been wearing Vibram Five Fingers for around 3 years now and decided to give them a try. They are fantastic. The are closer to a shoe than the VFFs but not by much, and that's offset by not having your toes constricted. Between being able to wear socks and being able get away wearing them at work or out without causing a commotion (VFFs always start conversations), they are my daily shoe!

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram

Anonymous

from Austin, tx

This is a fine shoe. I tried NB Minimus (trail0, road0, life0, life20, trail20, and trail20v.2), Saucony Hattori, Merrell Barefoot Trail, Nike Free 2, and my previous winner, the Asics Gel Enduro. This shoe wins. Roomy at the toes, snug in the heel, comfortable at the midfoot, lightweight, flexible, and grippy. This shoe is the real deal. No seriously, just buy it. What are you waiting for?

Brands I'd also recommend: merrell barefoot, saucony, asics

Jeff

from Chicago

Very similar fit to my trail gloves, which for me means narrow, and a bit clunky. I find the Vibram soles on the Merrells to be stiffer then on five-fingers, with too much pressure on the arch and a narrow toe box compared to others (Vivobarefoot). Aside from that, these are good looking shoes, and if you don't have issues with the fit, should be great for you. Merrell quality is always great, I just prefer Vivobarefoot, or Vibrams for minimalist shoes.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vivobarefoot, Vibram

Dan J

from West Chester, Pa

These shoes are excellent in an unexpected way. I have wide feet and problems with metatarsals on both feet that require the use of orthotics. I bought the shoes on a whim hoping the "bare foot" structure would work for me. It worked great. The shoes wrap around your feet in a way that delivers a comfortable and supportive feeling. I can wear them for extended periods In comfort. I really like them for walking (I'm not a runner). I recommend these shoes.

Jeff C

from Northridge, CA

These shoes are awesome! Extremely comfortable, light as a feather, and perfect for summer.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike

Maynard W

from United States

Very comfortable. Compared to pair last year, now opens better to allow foot to be put in more easily.

Brands I'd also recommend: none

Anonymous

The materials are fantastic...linning is silky smooth, the upper is durable and comfortable... Overall I was disappointed with the shoe due to it's molded arch.. It's not arch support per say, but it does impede mine from functioning properly which lead to knee pain.. That being said I think it's a great shoe for things other than running (for me anyway) and very comfortable to wear around.

Anonymous

from NYC

Great shoe to continue my transition. Having read the research, I'm more and more convinced that barefoot is best. I'm also paranoid about injuries with the transition from my old motion control shoes I've been going slow, starting with the Saucony Kinvara for a few months. I'm now loving this Road Glove. Great traction and fit for my wide feet. I have a pair of Vivobarefoot that are too minimal but feel I'll be ready for them after a few months in these. I've also been doing the 100 up exercises, which I think help a lot, and are a great workout themselves.

Brands I'd also recommend: vivobarefoot, saucony, five fingers

Anonymous

from United States

Great shoe. Be careful if you have a very narrow foot. I'm normally a 11 and ordered a size 11. They were way to big and had to go to a 10.5.

Brands I'd also recommend: New Balance

Chris P

from United States

As a long time runner, I had been eager get into barefoot/minimalist running, but I wasn't ready to take the full plunge with a pair of Vibrams. The Merrell Road Gloves seemed like a good stepping stone. All in all, I really like these shoes. After my first run in these, I could instantly feel the difference. My calves and the muscles around my shins were sore. In traditionally running shoes, my calves were never sore. This tells me that the shoes are doing what they're supposed to engaging all of the muscles in my legs and feet. And after two weeks I've also noticed that my horrible pronation problem has fixed itself. In traditional running shoes I pronated so badly that the tread on the outer portion of my sole consistently wore down to flatness with the rest of the sole in good shape. The Road Gloves somehow forced me to correct myself. Which is fantastic. A couple minor gripes... 1. I can't wear these things sans-socks. There's a rough stitch on the inside toward the outer edge of the sole that rubs the hell out of my feet and has given me blisters every time. But I throw on a pair of socks and I'm good. This could just be my weird feet. 2. They are a bit unsightly. I'm okay with the deisgn overall, if it weren't for that cheesy geographic line pattern. Is Merrel. paying homage to Trapper Keepers? What's the deal? All said - really glad I purchased the shoes and would do so again if given the choice.