Customer Reviews Merrell Vapor Glove 2

I usually wear a 9½ but by reading other reviews here, I took their advise and bought a 9. They fit perfectly. I have very narrow feet and the heel part cups my foot without any slippage. The color is a little loud but I wear them mostly at home around the house.

I have had my shoes for a week, and really like them. I've only been able too walk mostly on pavement, but did venture down a gravel trail about a mile. No complaints so far! It's been really hot, and I don't wear socks with them, but they don't smell so that's good.

This is by far the best minimalist shoe out there! I typically wear a size 7½-8 depending on the style of shoe so I purchased the 8 in the Vapor Glove and it fits perfectly. Our feet were designed to feel the ground, adapt to terrain and we have ruined that by wearing shoes with too much heel cushioning and high arch support! I wear these daily, I have one pair for running and two others for casual outings. Transition to these gradually and you will never wear clunky running shoes again!

If you're looking for barefoot, minimal support, zero-drop shoes this is great. I am an 8.5/9 running shoe and the 9 fits best.

Bought size 11 for my wife, she absolutely loves them. With of course the exception of the heel wear in period which is to be expected. They conform very well to her feet and she is on her feet for up to 16 hours a day.

Love these shoes. From the moment I put them on they felt like slippers on my feet. I bought my exact size and they fit perfectly. I have had no trouble switching from a more traditional cross training shoe to this one. It is close to a barefoot feel with having some protection. It has been great to workout in these.

Was looking for my first pair of minimalist,vegan running shoes and I have found them! Just got them, have worn them running only once and they were great. Very comfortable and will be wearing them when I'm not running. Great looking shoe. The colors are so pretty! Love these shoes!

This was exactly what I expected. I love them. Not much support, more like a glove. Perfect since I like to be barefoot.

If you like true barefootedness, this is as close as I've found. After years of minimalist/no shoes, my toes no longer taper and I won't tolerate anything squeezing or pressing on them. These don't taper or press from the top (which was the problem with current 'bionic' Nike minimalist shoe). That said, my big toe is the longest, and my foot is shaped like this shoe (check top view photo). I'm very happy to have found it, but not everyone is shaped like that. Minimalist shoes aren't for everyone, but for me have meant the end of plantar fasciitis, the end of bunions, the end of foot pain. When and if my feet do hurt (e.g. 12 hour touring days), it usually means all of me needs a rest!

I love these shoes. This is my 3rd pair of vapor gloves. They are like walking barefoot, or at most, like wearing ballet slippers. I wear them to work to teach and they are my go-to walking shoes because they feel great all day long. I wish there were more styles.

These are great shoes as always. The non-skid sole traction is amazing. The laces are very dime-store plain now (as pictured so I cannot complain). But the extra-cool of the Merrell product on these shoes really suffers in comparison as far as attention to detail with the loss of stylized laces.

I've been wanting to get my hands on a pair of Vapor Gloves for well over a year. I finally caved on the Vapor Glove 2, and I'm really glad I did. As a huge fan of Vibram FiveFingers, I was looking forward to the Glove's lightweight construction and thin Vibram sole. I haven't been let down, as this shoe is super comfortable and has amazing ground feel. It's a great alternative to when I don't want to wear VFFs or my huaraches, and I've been using it for everyday wear. I have a wider foot, but on day three of wearing them my little toe has stopped rubbing. I initially ordered a 9.5, then exchanged for a 10. It's a little snug, but I think a 10.5 would be too big, so breaking them in it is! Highly recommend to everyone who wants a minimalist experience, whether running or just for everyday wear.

This is my second pair. I love them. They are comfortable and provide just enough support.

This is an awesome minimalist shoe that works great for walking, running, hiking, etc. Very comfortable, light and has great traction. I plan on wearing this as my primary shoe when I'm not barefoot or wearing flip flops! :)

I'm so happy you had these Merrell barefoot sneakers. I've had my last pair 2 years now which I purchased from Zappos. I was having a hard time finding another pair that had good color choices and good price else where. But I came back to Zappos website and bought another pair of barefoot Merrell sneakers, this pair is made better and you definitely have the barefoot experience. I don't know why I was looking to buy the next pair some where else. I will definitely be buying another pair a different color this week and will always be buying them from Zappos. Thank you Zappos for having quality shoes and quick delivery.

I bought these to wear when doing Tai Chi and Qi Gong. They are too sticky on the bottom for pivots, but otherwise they're great. The 10.5 M fits my 10.5 N foot because they lace up and are very flexible.

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned -- they are practically lighter than air. I accidentally bought a 7 (when I needed a 6.5), so I am not really sure whether they are true to size. And I am wearing them anyway!

I own the original Vapor Glove, which needed to be replaced. The Vapor Glove 2 is a good replacement. I wear the 8½ in the original, but these felt too short in the 8½. I held the 8½ against the original version and the sole of the new ones did contain less material/length. The size 9 fit great. I have extra wide feet and fine these will stretch and shape themselves overtime to accommodate my foot width comfortably.

I really like these shoes. They are very light on the foot. You will feel everything under your foot, which when you are on wet or uneven surfaces is great. Still you will feel every stone under your foot. It takes getting used to but they are worth it. Also they look great.

These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. The sole feels thin (like being barefoot but protected), so I'm not sure how they'd be walking on a hot pavement for a long time or how they'd hold up running (I'm not a runner), but for normal everyday running around they can't be beat.

I fell in love with the Merrell Barefoot Lithe Glove two years ago. I wore them daily for every day wear and for running. They actually were still in good shape but after having a baby my feet were not the same size anymore. I was so upset to see that Merrell was no longer making the Lithe Glove. After reading some reviews that said these shoes, the Vapor Glove 2 was thicker soled, less flexible etc I even started researching other brands. Finally I just decided to try it (I mean come on, Zappos' return policy is fantastic) and hope and pray it was what I was wanting. It was absolutely perfect! If I had my eyes closed, I do not think that I would be able to tell a difference between these and my old Lithe Gloves. They feel like I am barefoot which is exactly what I wanted. Just enough room in the toe box without being like clown shoes. My only complaint is that my Lithes were fairly watertight, and these are more of a mesh upper. Even when I run and the sidewalks are a bit wet my feet get wet pretty quickly. But the feel and fit is so good I am very pleased. I was so relieved that Merrell kept the minimalist barefoot style that I was wanting.

My Merrell Vapor Glove 2 sneakers are perfect for Jazzercise; light, perfect fit, smoother soles. I would recommend them to anyone who requires a light, smooth sole for dancing, jazzercise or around the house.

I am in love with these shoes! I am a nurse and I work 12 hr shifts at the hospital. I have tried quite a few different types of shoes and these are the ones I finally landed on. They are so light and comfortable, and they also look really fun with my navy blue scrub pants.

This is an extraordinary shoe. I hadn't purchased minimalist shoes before, so I didn't know what to expect. These fit beautifully and are very comfortable for daily wear (I walk a lot, but have yet to run in them). I had slight pain in one heel on the first day; aside from that, these are perhaps the most comfortable shoes I own. After wearing these a few days, I put on a pair of 2-inch heeled shoes that I used to wear all of the time - I couldn't believe how painful they were! My feet and legs definitely feel better walking in the Merrell shoes, and the aqua/coral color combo is fabulous. I only wish there were more options so that I could buy them all!

I've been looking for another pair of barefoot shoes to replace a pair I bought that ended up being to big. I'm really hard to fit, have a AAA foot with bunions. Everything bothers me because I need a generous toe box without the heel slipping. I always take a 7 1/2 in Merrell and this one is true to size for me. The right one felt a little short out of the box but after walking around the house for a while it felt great. There is enough arch support and they do mold to your foot. The laces are wider apart than most sneakers so I can get it snug without adding pressure and cause pain with my bunions. So far I'm really happy with them. My only complaint is a personal preference - I wish the tongue was the same color as the rest of the shoe. Yeah I'm old.