Customer Reviews Merrell Trail Glove 4 Knit

The sizing is as expected, without a sloppy fit in the heel or mid foot. The toe room is very good. For a shoe with minimal cushion, it's really very comfortable.

They are very comfortable, but a little tricky to put on.

So, I had been wondering if I should buy a new pair of hiking boots or a pair of trail runners for some summertime backpacking. I absolutely loved the ease of these shoes for camping, easy to take off and put back on. I didn't slip even once on any of the rocks or gravel on the trail. My feet were a very comfortable temperature the whole time. I was able to wear a couple pairs of socks (liners and wools) to keep my feet protected. I knocked one star off for a hole which appeared in both shoes right next to my big toe, behind the protective shell. I'm not sure if this was from the type of terrain I was on or a defect in the shoe. Also this wasn't the shoe, but my feet and ankles were incredibly sore after hiking 12 miles on rocky, uneven terrain all day. The shoes did manage to keep me from seriously injuring my foot on any of the rocks, but after so much time, there isn't enough cushion or support. The shoes have great traction for running, but because you can't really cinch the laces super tight, your foot tends to move inside the shoe a bit. I think I might swap out the cinch for actual laces.

I'm transitioning over to a mimimal walking/ running shoe and this shoe is definitely a good choice. The 4 way stretch provides so much comfort and my feet are loving the new shoes. Extra plus is they are easy to put on quickly, especially when you are on the go!

Great all around get around shoe.

I run about 50km a week, and have had these shoes for 2 weeks. The most critical feature for me is that shoes can't have a stiff counter (piece on the back of the heel), which eliminates a lot of possible running shoes. Given that, these shoes seemed perfect - a sock like fit should give no heel irritation, right? Well, almost. I can't get them laced very tightly. If I try to, the knit bunches up and I can feel each lace dig into the top of my foot because they are so thin and wire-like. Therefore, when I run (or walk) I can feel that back of the shoe slipping up and down on my heel ... Which doesn't cause any irritation because it's so smooth, but is still a little distracting. This would not happen if the bottom of the shoe were a little thinner or more flexible or if I had higher arches so that my feet filled the middle of the shoe more tightly. On the plus side, the tread on the bottom of these shoes is very good/thick. I own the Merrell Trail Glove 4 (the non-knit) version as well, and think these shoes are about equally good for running in, but the knit version is more comfortable for walking. I am still waiting/hoping for a shoe that is as good the Merrell Pace Glove 2 was. These aren't it, but they will have to do for now.

I've been wearing the Bear Access series for years now, but I always just slip them on and off, and hated messing with the ties. Decided to give these a try and I'm so glad I did! The toe box on these is nice and wide (my right foot is wider than my left, and these accommodated both feet nicely). They are very comfy, fit like a glove, but do not pinch. I am very happy with my purchase! *Would rate 5 stars, but it would not let me for some reason.

Very comfortable. Finally a shoe that is big enough in the toe box. I love them.

I wanted to compare this Trail Glove to Vapor Glove, my traditional favorite. This trail version has a thicker sole and no laces. It's stretchy but very hard for me to put on. Like the new Vapor, there is no rear tab to make it easier to pull on. The inside roof of the toe box is better because it is nice and smooth. The Vapor has a swatch of material that sticks out. But for my foot, the heavier sole means that the top of my foot hurts when I bend my foot. In summary for this Trail glove, if you like the look, are ok with a regular sole, and love slip ons you will probably like it! I am returning.

I have these shoes purchased from a high end store, fitted to my feet. The best shoes I've ever wore! These were too small or narrow. I sent back with label provided. I have not heard anything yet! These are expensive. To just disappear.

Maybe they would work better for someone who isn't used to wearing the trail gloves. Me and my wife found these to fit a bit larger, but tighter around the ankles. The sensation of walking in them is a bit bizzare as it feels like walking with air filled plastic bags around your feet while traversing shallow water.

I have these and love them, but there are acouple of problems. 1. They get dirty and they can't be washed. 2. The plastic webbing is cutting into the bungee laces. Maybe it's just my pair are defective, but it's disappointing for something so very costly.

Slid on my head and the toe is to stiff. I have many Merrell shoes I love but didn't like this one. Easy return.

Liked the slightly stretchy fabric. Also like the arch support, although it could use a bit more. What spoiled this shoe for me was the hard plastic toe cover. Make it of a softer material, or leave it off. It's very uncomfortable!