Customer Reviews Merrell Vapor Glove 3

Comfortable and lightweight. They turned out to be more of an everyday shoe instead of running shoe for now, but I’m very happy with the fit and comfort.

I have another pair of Merrill barefoot shoes that don’t need to be tied and they are far more comfortable. But these are ok. Just not as comfortable.

These are truly 'barefoot' shoes. Probably very comfortable for wearing in the gym to do weights, but unless your feet can handle zero support and padding, these aren't the shoes for you. They felt good. I do long walks in good flipflops, but I think my feet would hurt if I did a long walk in these. I wanted some minimal shoes for the treadmill/elliptical and weights and they had to be Merrell because I love Merrells. I bought 2 pair of the Merrell Trail Glove 4 instead of the Vapor Gloves.

Very comfy. Pleased with my purchase. Not enough color selections in my size.

Ive been wearing a different brand zero drop barefoot shoe for years. I needed a new pair of shoes and on a whim decided to buy these. I was pleasantly surprised. It literally feels like you're wearing a sock since they are so light. I also have a normal foot thats on the wider side and it felt spot on in width. My only concern is how long they will last. The upper material seems very thin. I tend to also rub holes in the top on one side and I find it nice when shoe brands reinforce the material. Unfortunately for this shoe there is no reinforcement on high wear spots. They do have a lip of the sole that covers the front tips of the toes but wont suffice for one side as I have feet that are slightly different sizes. Overall I am not mad at these, I would recommend based on one run. I am just not convinced enough to switch brands.

These shoes looked great and really wish i could of kept them! Discovered the UK sizing and seen they were a half size to a full size smaller than what i ware. Im seeing a lot of minimalist shoes to be this way. Im and 11/43 and the tag said 42.5 which is closer to a 10. Love the look though. If you have smaller feet in which they can fit, get em! I got the green ones, reminded me of a mermaid.

I bought these to replace a similiar pair i bought years ago. I had to go down a half size. I will be putting in Dr Scholl gel pads as i did the previous pair. I like them for when I don't need a heavier duty walking or hiking shoe. Obviously I've like them as I wore them out and am replacing them. I do wish Merrill would quit changing the shoes and names. I go through having to find the "right " shoe everytime I need a replacement.

I’ve got really bad knees but strong feet and ankles. After 6 knee surgeries it’s hard to find shoes I can wear for work that don’t cause my knees to swell up. I work in the medical and am on my feet all day walking, bending, squatting (as much as my knees allow) so I need something that lets me just walk and feel the ground so I can make sure my heel-toe gait is on point. Regular athletic shoes only seem to cater to foot comfort without regard to knee stability. This is my second pair of these Vapor Glove 3. I ordered the Vapor Glove 4 but didn’t like them so went back to these. They fit better in my opinion. I’m usually a 10 but got a 10.5. The only thing I can complain about is the material is thin so it wears down easily on the widest part of the foot. Wish that made these in a wide version or reinforced the mesh a bit better. But as a chronic knee sufferer I give these shoes a thumbs up! It’s like walking barefoot which is my favorite thing to do!

Very comfortable, great for walking, true barefoot style with little to no arch support.

Love how breathable these shoes are. Sole is great, so great that I sometimes make squeaking sounds while I walk...to me that means that their traction is superb. The width around the heel & arch is good but I wish there was a little more room in the toe area. I have been wearing "barefoot" shoes for a while so my toe splay is more pronounced. All in all, I would buy this brand again.

I use this shoe for lifting and overall I like it. I used to wear a different Merrell "barefoot" shoe that's since been discontinued and this shoe seems like a decent replacement. If the toe box were a bit wider (I have pretty wide feet) this would be the perfect shoe for me.

Very good fit. My new favorite shoes.

The barefoot style has helped to strengthen the muscles in my feet, so points for that! As far as the construction, as others have mentioned, there are weak points where the outsole attaches to the uppers and I'm not confident they'll go for long before splitting. Also, if you wear without socks, the inside material is abrasive. I've developed a few blisters/raw spots as a result, so I've started wearing socks with them and they're fine. Likely will not repurchase given the price.

I bought these shoes to test the theory that barefoot shoes can help to strengthen arches and ankles. Comfortable so far, and so easy to walk in. True to size. I'm a 7.5 and originally bought an 8 based on reviews, but had to return to get the 7.5, which fit perfect. My only complaint is that the fabric feels a bit abrasive on top of the toes, but I also don't wear socks with them.

I liked these shoes but I was not a fan of the hard rubber on top of the toe. I preferred the Merrell Trail Glove style of these shoes.

The shoe fits great. It is wide in the toe area, which is the opposite of so many other athletic shoes that I have tried. The only problem is that it does not have a lot of arch support. It was more important for me to get something wide enough for my feet and a shoe that wasn't clunky. I got that with this shoe.

I had to buy a half size larger to have them fit the length comfortably. The arch support is less than I have in other shoes like it but fine for casual wear. And these are so comfy, like wearing thick socks! Love the color!

Good travel shoes, as they're super light. However, not necessarily great for walking around all day long, as there is very little support...

Ran a slight bit short. Really cool looking. Decided to go with the Luna leather instead though since it is winter now.

Overall great shoe, just not for me as I wanted something with a little more support. My husband got these and LOVE them for the gym, weightlifting with the bar, etc. They position you perfectly for squatting and are light weight. Good color too!

Great color and great fit overall. I still returned them because I was looking for something with a little more support since I Have bad feet. I also wanted something for the gym and for running errands around town. These are great if you want a reallyyyyy light weight shoe or want to do crossfit, heavy weightlifting. Style was great, and they were super comfy, just not what I wanted personally.