Customer Reviews Merrell Vapor Glove 5

Wonderful shoes. Well constructed and comfortable. Im newly converted to these from the Five-Finger Vibrams. This feels like wearing the Vibram KSO but no worry about getting things stuck between my toes while running offroad. Will definitely buy again.

Bough these shoes for walking on trip to Israel, and for running when I get back.

Extremely comfortable for me. Didn't even require a break in period. Love these so much I also purchased a pair in black.

This is my first pair of barefoot shoes. They're simple, lightweight, grippy, great barefoot feel, just perfection @Merrell please continue with this line.

I've tried other barefoot brands and believe the Trail Glove is an excellent value. The upper is comfortable and spacious, the instep is very durable so far, and the Vibram sole is the cherry on top. If I had one suggestion for improvement it would be to add a removable insole. I think that would make the shoe more accommodating and versatile for those transitioning to barefoot or those who would like a little more protection.

My original Merrell barefoot shoes were aging out and it was time to replace them. The old ones were 10.5 and I ended up with in an 11.0 in the Vapor Glove 5. They are great at the gym, and everywhere else.

I love this shoe. I have 2 pairs. The feel is fantastic. I do not run in them. I wear them on the beach and around town. Love how they feel.

Love the look, wish this pair was more strongly built

Been wearing merrell's vapor and trail gloves since their inception. Walked away from the last few models of trail gloves as they now have too much cushion and are away from the barefoot feel. I now wear vapor gloves for all activities. As someone who has been barefoot since the early 2000s I have tried it all and these are truly my favorite. I have 6 or so pairs of vapor gloves in service for various activities... Gym, casual, yard work, exploring... sp on. I have found good barefoot in other brands for winter wear and business dress... but the vapor gloves are close to heart. These latest models really have come so far from their early origin with durability and style. I do hope they are not changed much from this point as they are perfect.

These shoes are very close to bare foot running. If you are looking for such type of shoe - do not look further. I have used these on road and trail. But the trail is where they shine. Altra was my go to trail shoe ... until I tried the Vapor Glove 5. The only thing I regret - I should have tried them sooner.

Light, true to size, almost unnoticeable while wearing it!

I really love it. Wide reinforced toe box; 0mm drop; allows great mobility for your feet; great upper; very comfortable; lightweight; good price; good ruber sole.

I love the Vapor Gloves. Since the Vapor Glove 3's, they have just been getting better. The sole is a little bit thicker than the 3's and 4's but not too think. This was a nice change because it has better grip now. Also, they are much more durable, both sole and upper. Another super nice feature is opening around the ankle is covered which prevents debris from entering your shoe. Nice touch! My only wish would be to make a 12.5 men's. They fit true to size (if you are a Vapor Glove 3 owner, then order 1/2 size larger because the 3's ran large). Same sizing as Vapor Glove 4's.

The absolute best, lightweight workout shoe. I wear mine to workout everyday and absolutely love everything about them. They are featherweight, well made, have breathable uppers and durable, grippy sole. The only thing I changed on this model, as previous models, is replace factory laces with locking elastic shock cords for easy on/off. Thin, sensitive sole gives your foot a real feel of the surface you are on.

I bought some similar Merrals 15 years ago. Have worn them 1000's of hours. And they are still in wearable shape! Vibrum soles are as tough as woodpecker lips! Have worn these new one for about two weeks and they are just as good! Thanks for a great product!

This shoe is incredibly comfortable. I realize that everyone has differently shaped feet, but whoever designed this one apparently had exactly the same foot that I do. Everything from the toe box profile to the width and length ratio is entirely spot on for me.

4th or 5th pair of Vapor Gloves since 2011, lost count. My go to running shoes for pavement. As a minimalist style runner, these really allow my feet and toes to feel free and in tune with the surface. This makes them a little soft for rocks or trails but I wear Trail Gloves for that

Comfortable, breathable, extremely lightweight. Seem true to size to my other merrell's

I use these shoes for Ninja Warrior training. Their light weight and flexibility are great for those tricky balance obstacles!

You can really feel all the pebbles, in a good way.

Better than expected in terms of comfort and quality. No break in period needed. They are more gray in color than the picture shows

These shoes are great for letting your toes splay and feel more natural. This is what you want if you are on your feet all day. They make you feel lighter and able to fun faster. Watch out for ice, they are slippery on ice.

I love hiking in them and feeling the earth under my feet! Walking on concrete takes a bit getting used to. Well made.

Great fit, very minimalist. Love that Merrell continues to support this sector of the market.

High-quality shoe. Contours nicely to the foot. Comfortable, flexible, and light without feeling cheap or flimsy. Laces are thick and enable shoe to secure snugly on foot. True to size compared to other Merrells I've owned. So far I've worn them for working out and daily wear and they feel great.