Customer Reviews Merrell Vapor Glove 3

I walk every day after work and was needing a new pair of walking shoes. I already have this pair in the Baltic color that I use for running. The price was right for me on this pair, also used a coupon to get an even better deal. My running pair has worked out great, so I thought they'd be great for walking too. I love the wide toe area and they're so light. I have not had any issues with the running pair and I've had them since April, running twice a week. However, after a week of walking in this pair, the thread started to come out of the part that holds the tongue to the rest of the shoe. I contacted Zappos and they're sending me a new pair, arriving today!

The show fits well. This is my first pair of shoes that are "barefoot" or "nearly zero ground-to-foot separation". I tested them out walking. I noticed that my heal hit harder than in my other shoes but I think I am going to love them for hikes on uneven ground where you need more foot surety.

These are comfortable despite the total lack of cushioning and arch support. I will use them for race walk competition shoes only since the lack of support and cushioning wouldn't be good for much distance, but for that use, they are good, light weight and flexible. They would also be comfortable shoes for just "wearing around."

This shoe feels true to size and has a true lightweight barefoot feel. However, for me the shoe seems to roll my foot inward and is quite uncomfortable. The shoe I wear now is a Merrell Pace Glove that I bought several years ago. (They are so comfortable that I bought several pairs knowing that the style and fit would change). I'm not crazy about the styling because I like to wear these shoes all the time and everywhere, and the really bright colors limit when and where I would wear them. I realize there is black, but I do like a little color) I will be returning this shoe and hope that a new model will come out in the next few years that will be a better fit for me.

I loved the look of this shoe, but there is zero arch support. I tried a number of orthotics, but there is just not enough room in the toe box. I even tried 3/4 arch supports, but the shoe is not designed to fit an orthotic at all. I wish they would design a shoe with this minimal look, but with adequate arch support. I had to return them.

This is a true barefoot running shoe. No arch support and no padding. I have been running in similar shoes for years so I am used to how they fit and feel. If that is not what you are looking for, this is not the shoe for you. I like that they are so light weight, and they really hug my foot. They seem true to size and the toe box is plenty roomy.

I really wanted to like these. My Vapor Glove2s were my favorites. I also had a pair of sturdier Merrells with better treads for wet surfaces. Although they look great and the fit and support are perfect, the fabric is much coarser than my previous pairs and are really irritating my foot. I called Merrell and they suggested wearing them with socks! Sadly I will have to send them back.

Need a half size larger

To high around my ankle! Love my old ones, but these don't work.

Runs big but looks like a comfortable shoe will be trying a smaller size

I need to order a different size but loved the feel otherwise

I ordered several pairs of Merrell barefoot running shoes, not to use for running, but for general hiking, walking as well as for tennis and other sports. I am active, but over 70. I like the barefoot feel and light weight of these shoes. I found that the tongue came up too high on the front of my ankle and there was not enough support for these to work for me. I do own an older pair which I use for kayaking. They are easily worn in the kayak because of their low profile and the mesh makes them good water shoes.

Not as much support as I was hoping for. Plenty of toe room, though. If you don't need too much support, this would be a nice alternative to a bulkier running shoe.