Customer Reviews Merrell Vapor Glove 4

Great shoe! Super comfortable and was my favorite shoe to wear. Wonderful build quality. These shoes were worn until the middle of the sole was gone and the rest of the shoe was still in great shape.

Pretty good shoe. I use it for hiking and going out on walks. Haven't noticed any ripping, little holes or other forms of degradation.

I liked these shoes so much I got a second pair. Then a third. I find them comfortable, lightweight, easy to slip on/off - just all around a terrific minimalist shoe. I wear mine around urban environments, walking, running, and biking. Although the sole does wear flat (not surprising for it's thickness and my use) it still hasn't worn through, even on my oldest pair with gets the most abuse. If running in a high dust environment, fine particulate can filter through the upper in the toe box area, but that is not a problem for me and the breathability is worth it.

Excellent shoe. Minimal shoes are essential for health and these fit the bill. Toe box could be wider

I love these shoes. I can't believe how little they weigh, yet they still provide my feet the protection needed. Can't wait to get another colorway.

I wear these primarily to play disc golf, which I often do at a brisk jog, and so far they are holding up well and providing the open toe approach to minimalist running I want without the dangers of completely bare feet (especially in Texas). These feel more barefoot than Five Fingers [tm] as you aren't constantly stopping to pull flowers from between your toes (which wouldn't happen if you were actually in bare feet) and yet your toes aren't crowded as they would be in a hiking moc or trainers. The sole is more flexible than FFs (less enforcement layers) -- however this also means you need to watch where you step as sufficiently sharp rocks are painful underfoot in a way they are not with FF's. For me, a trade worth taking, on the whole, as rocks aren't something I have to worry about too much along the Gulf Coast (but I did notice while visiting Chandler AZ). No clue how well this sole would hold up over sustained use on paving, but then its a trail runner, isn't it. The mesh upper breathes wonderfully (even in the summer heat) and the shoe overall is almost weightless. I have found the laces are sufficiently adjustable these could be worn with or without socks with no need to own two pair in different sizes, but I always wear socks here simply because I don't want to risk the potentially permanent foot odor which could develop given local weather conditions most of the year. If you're somewhere which stays relatively cool, or has almost no humidity year round, these would be a great choice to wear without socks.

They are just like protective skin, feels so comfortable and natural!

The shoes are still in great condition after walking 1000+ miles on pavement and sidewalks. The heels were patched after ~450 miles; the forefeet after ~750 miles; the large toes after ~900 miles. I hope to walk an additional 1000+ miles. Cheers, Merrell!

It's really hard wearing any other shoes now. My feet feel so good in this shoe. The comfort makes my toes happy from morning to nightfall!

This is my go-to running shoe; zero drop and just enough sole to protect my feet from broken glass while providing ground feel and allowing plenty of room for toe splay. I use these for everything up to Marathon distances, which is my target race. If you are coming from a more common shoe with padding, drop, and little room for your feet to spread, take some time to work these into your rotation as your feet will have to build strength.

I bought these for casual walks and running errands, they're super cute. They do require socks because the tongue rubs on the top of my foot.

The barefoot running experience is amazing in this shoe and the quality and comfort make it a brilliant purchase!

I originally bought the Trail Gloves, which I loved, then decided to try the Vapor Gloves to go for more of the barefoot feel. Love them! I've been running 5 miles every day in them for the past few weeks and they're great. They're really comfortable and feel snug.