Merrell Men's Trail Glove 5

Got these to replace a pair of hiking boots I had. I have had similar pairs in the past, just not the trail version. I wore them a handful of times to walk the dog, before using them for hikes in RMNP. I basically didn’t break them in and I had zero problems. I love that they are minimal, zero drop and have a wide toe box. They were true to size and very comfortable. I had no issues with feeling rocks or anything, through the sole. With my current pair of barefoot Inov8’s I workout in, that is a problem outside. Obviously this is a different application, but I wanted a similar fit and feel. I hope that they hold up well, because they’re exactly what I was hoping for

This is by far the best version of the Trail Glove. Had the 4,5,6,7. This is by far the best version lasts the longest and has the best barefoot feel while still offering arch support. Merrill if you read this please don’t stop making them.

I started running again after long time away from the sport and my old Merrell barefoot shoes (4yo but used mostly for walking) would not last very long anymore if subjected to daily runs so I decided to invest in new Merrells. I like their shoes because I have wide feed with extremely high arches and it is hard for me to find shoes that fit. Also the weak point for me in every sport shoe I ever bought is padding at the back of the heel. In any other brand they pad too much and I typically rip that area to shreds in 6 months - Merrells are one brand for which it rarely happens - especially with barefoot shoes with low padding. First impression with Trail Glove 5 was that it was slightly too big (I wear size 11 and bought the same size) but then I realize that I need to be more careful lacing them - then they start "hugging" foot much better. They fit "like a glove" from day one.I run mostly on a trail through the woods - some exposed roots and few rocky areas and they do fine - amount of padding is about right. Soles have good grip too. If I was using them for very rocky terrain I would probably find another pair with slightly thicker soles.Update after 6 weeks. I usually cover 4-6 miles on trail or pavement. So far very light running and a lot of fast walking. I think that I may hit the durability issue a bit earlier than expected - since soles show some signs of wear. Other than that - no issues.

Pros:Light weight, thin sole: The reason i buy, I love running semi-barefoot and this is why i love itLarger toe Box: The toe box is improved from the last one, doesnt sacrifice grip or traction for me.Stylish: I love the color scheme, i picked blue and grey.Reinforced section connecting sole to shoe: This seems stronger than previous versions. My last 3 trail gloves i owned my foot rubbed right through the fabric at the knuckle of my big toe. So far i havent noticed any wear (will update if this problem re-occurs.)Cons:Changing shape and design again: I'm habitual, I want one set of shoes that work and just keep sending me copiesmore rigid sole than previous models: I buy these because it feels like im running barefoot. But this version seems a little more supported, which for me; is the opposite of what i want. I just want protection and traction for my feet. that way my toes, calves and legs are doing all of the work.My Use: I am not a daily runner, I might run 2-4 miles a week. I use these shoes for casual wear, work(when i can), and running on pavement or light dirt pathways. I have been using Merrel Minimalist shoes since 2011. My only complaint is they discontinue older models and i have to keep changing shoe types when i'm comfortable with a design. I will note previous model issues since these are still in the early stages of ownership.

These took almost two months to arrive. Other than that they fit great and are the most comfortable for my feet.

Attractive, lightweight and definitely great for what I use them for. Whether it's the gym or walking a 5k every day, these shoes perform. If you aren't used to a minimalist shoe, ease yourself into it. No cushy treads here. You feel the trail like your foot was designed to. I now own three pairs.

I have been wearing "barefoot" shoes for the past 15 years or so and have owned a lot of different five fingers and Merrell Trail Gloves. I also read a lot of negative reviews on the Trail Glove 5, specifically the high arch. Personally have fairly narrow feet with a pretty high arch, so these fit me just fine. The one issue is the toe box is a bit large. As you can see in the picture when the show is fully laced, the material sort of bunches up behind and to the sides of the to box, but aside from aesthetics, it doesn't affect the comfort of the shoe.Quality also seems high and what I have come to expect from Merrell. They look great, are comfortable, and so far, durable. I would highly recommend these shoes.

I wanted something to wear outside while working in the yard, but I cannot get over how odd the fit is for me. They're much tighter around the mid foot than I'm comfortable with and the contours for the arch support just feels odd for a minimalist shoe. I wish the toebox was a little wider too

Increíblemente cómodos, vienen un poco amplios por lo que recomiendo pedir medio número abajo al habitual, yo suelo usar 26.5 cm y me quedan un poco amplios pero nada que no se solucione apretando un poco más los cordones. Excelente producto barefoot.

Love these shoes, light and wide toe box

Me quedaron un poco grandes, pero son cómodos.

Shoes for your daily walk, hike or workout.

Do solo 4 stelle perché non mi piace l'arco plantare che ha avrei preferito una suola tutta piatta come dovrebbero essere le scarpe barefoot e come erano il modello precedente merrell vapour glove 4 molto. Queste hanno una suola più spessa rispetto al modello e offrono una buona protezione dalle pietre le trovo però comode solo sullo sterrato