Customer Reviews Merrell Barefoot Wonder Glove

If you like to go barefoot inside, these are the shoes to wear outside. They are true to size. I liked them so much, I ordered another pair in black.

Although the barefoot technology is a change, I really like the feel and style of this shoe. It also makes for a great packable shoe, so lightweight.

Having adapted my feet to minimalist running over the past year, I was looking for a shoe I could wear anywhere, since I could only dress up my Merrell Trail Gloves so far. My foot is long (women's 12 running shoe -- 11 in normal shoes), average width and has a high arch, and the size 11 wonder glove fit perfectly. It took one day to break them in with thin socks, and I've been wearing them ever since with no chafing or problems. I'm usually skeptical about shoes with a strap that goes over the top of my foot, but it does not dig in, nor is it too loose, and the clasp seems durable. The color is fabulous -- like a pair of faded blue jeans. These are zero drop (just like the trail gloves) and very flexible, with plenty of room in the toe box without looking like clown shoes. In fact, these look very pretty, even on size 11 feet! If you're looking for a lot of support, this is the wrong shoe for you. But if you are already an avid minimalist, then you will love these. It's like wearing ballet slippers, without the stigma. The only drawback is that these would not be great in inclement weather. Thank you, Merrell for making a feminine minimalist shoe!

So comfortable. I usually wear a 9 wide, and these (size 9 medium) fit perfectly. I own two pair -- black and aluminum -- and wear them everywhere. It's like going out in your slippers only with style.

Love these shoes however they fit about a half size too small. I am reordering them in the next size up.

I bought a pair of these shoes because after spending a whole summer barefoot or in flip-flops, spending a day on my feet for wedding photography in regular shoes left me hurting. I needed something that would look semi-dressy, protect my feet, but give my feet the freedom to be barefoot. These shoes hit the mark on all of these points! I recently did a shoot where we accidentally ended up doing a 1½ mile hike in a park over rough, rocky terrain and these shoes protected my feet against the elements extremely well. It was amazing to both feel the texture of the ground as if I were barefoot, while feeling completely protected. And after 3½ hours of continuous walking, my feet did not feel swollen or aching like they normally do in any sort of athletic shoes (and I do own a pair of Merrell hiking shoes). I did have to mark these as "no arch support", but there is a little support at the arch because of how the strap comes across the foot. But having acclimated my feet to barefoot walking prior to buying these, it was a bonus. Overall, I am in love with these shoes and now want to buy another pair in a different color so I do not wear these out too fast!

I love these shoes. They are very cute and casual. There is not any support, but I find the Mary Jane strap helps with my support. The only draw back for me is living in Phoenix, the heat of the pavement on our triple digit days goes through the sole - I just walk quickly!

I love these shoes! I have many foot problems including a large bunion and I can only wear sandals, but these shoes are stretchy enough to be very comfortable. They are good-looking too. I have lived all my life in Florida and go barefoot a lot, and these really do feel like a glove on bare feet! They don't have a lot of support so if you need that, these may not be for you.

I love this shoe! It goes great with my summer and fall skirts and dresses, shorts or jeans. It is very comfortable, more so than any other ballet flat I have tried. I can wear them all day with out my feet getting sore.

I love these comfortable shoes, they are like wearing gloves on my feet. I have worn them on long shopping expeditions and they felt great. I also like that they go with both casual and work clothes.

Most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. Seriously, this shoe is unfair to other shoes. In a few short months I have worn mine most days. Excellent for walking the dog, running to the store, and basically bumming around. The soles are so flexible and durable. I hate wearing shoes in general - I'm a barefoot girl all the way! These shoes get me as close to being barefoot as I can be in NYC without worrying about my feet becoming filthy or injured.

Love these shoes. Aluminum color goes with anything. Comfortable, good for feet/leg muscles.

This is without a doubt the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I have been in and out of the hospital during the past year and walking has been an issue during much of that time. I feel very safe and secure wearing this shoe as it molds to your foot and hugs it like a glove. Hence the name! The shoe can be worn in most circumstances from the backyard to the office and it looks great. I will be ordering more from this company. Thanks.

I absolutely love these shoes! They are, by far, the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned. Can't wait to buy some in other colors!

These are my favorite shoes now. They are comfortable and cute. At first I ordered a half a size down, but it was a bit tight, so I ended up with my usual size of 8.5. It feels like I am barefoot but protected.

They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Wear them for work in my office because I can't wear sandals to work and was looking for something more comfortable. I saw them for half price end of the summer sale and knew what a quality product Merrell makes so I grabbed them. The strap across the top helps them stay in place. I feel like I have better posture with these shoes on. I'm looking for more of the same type of shoe, different colors.

These are really cute and super comfortable. If you do not like wearing shoes, these are great! They are lightweight and do not need any break-in time. I plan to get them in more colors.

Who would have thunk it? A shoe that feels like you're not wearing shoes! So very comfortable - and I have very fussy feet. My feet are happy all day, when I would normally hear from them after a few hours, no matter what I'm wearing. I just love these shoes.

I love these shoes. They are so comfortable. I never wear a 6½, unless they are wide, but the 7 was a bit loose in the heel so I ordered the smaller size. They are perfect. I have wide feet, but they are difficult to find.

I love these little shoes! They are the perfect minimalist shoe for everyday wear. I have the Merrell Pace Glove for running and these have a similar fit and feel but don't have the "sneaker" look. Very cute with a skirt or ankle pants. Be aware that these are minimalist shoes and offer little support. The soles are made of protective Vibram which offers a little more cushioning than a leather-bottomed ballet flat but not like the regular Merrells.

I live in these shoes! They fit like a glove, and match so many of my outfits. They are a barefoot feel, so it's good to be aware they take some adjustment/strengthening to wear for long periods of time

Zappos introduced me to Merrell. These are so comfortable. I wear a size 11 (I found out after ordering a 10.5) - that is the only reason for returning this pair. My size 11 foot looks good in spite of the fact these are practical. Mahalo, Zappos!

I bought these shoes for work, since the five fingers are a little odd looking. I still wanted a minimalist shoe for my daily wear and found these. They are comfy, cute, could wear them out of the box without any problems with blisters or getting too hot. The strap is very easy to get on and off. I normally wear an 8.5 and that's what I got these in. My foot is a little on the wide side, but these are flexible and aren't narrow, despite looking cute and small. Great shoes, I will get many miles out of them.