Merrell Women's Vapor Glove 2 Barefoot Trail Running Shoe
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Brand Size | UK Size | Europe | Japan | Heel to toe (in) |
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5 | 2.5 | 35 | 22 | 8.7 |
5.5 | 3 | 35.5 | 22.5 | 8.9 |
6 | 3.5 | 36 | 23 | 9.1 |
6.5 | 4 | 37 | 23.5 | 9.2 |
7 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 24 | 9.4 |
7.5 | 5 | 38 | 24.5 | 9.7 |
8 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 25 | 9.8 |
8.5 | 6 | 39 | 25.5 | 10 |
9 | 6.5 | 40 | 26 | 10.2 |
9.5 | 7 | 40.5 | 26.5 | 10.4 |
10 | 7.5 | 41 | 27 | 10.6 |
10.5 | 8 | 42 | 27.5 | 10.8 |
11 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 28 | 11 |
11.5 | 9 | 43 | 28.5 | 11.2 |
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- rubber/Mesh
- Imported
- Rubber sole
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item model number : J37750
- Department : womens
- Date First Available : April 19, 2017
- ASIN : B088JPLWXL
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,115,832 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #892 in Women's Trail Running Shoes
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Product Description
Soles are one with the earth when you hit the dusty path in the featherlight, zero-drop performance of the Merrell Vapor Glove 2 trail-running shoe! ; Built for those seeking a barefoot-like off-road running experience. ; 100% vegan-friendly construction. ; Mesh and TPU upper materials. ; Traditional lace-up closure. ; Heel tab. ; Breathable mesh lining is treated with M Select FRESH odor-reducing technology. ; Fixed microfiber footbed features M Select FRESH treatment. ; Differential: 0 mm ; Vibram outsole delivers reliable grip and traction. ; 2 mm lug depth. ; Imported. Measurements: ; Weight: 5 oz ; Product measurements were taken using size 8.5, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Customers like the comfort, quality, appearance and weight of the shoes. They mention that they provide a completely different barefoot running sensation, they look normal for working out or everyday use and that they're very light. They also appreciate toe space. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, sturdiness, and arch support.
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Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say it provides a completely different barefoot running sensation, and their feet stopped hurting. They also say the shoes give excellent ground feel and provide permanent relief from arthritis, painful knees, and toe cramps.
"...for it, because my feet are a little weird and they are still incredibly comfortable - I just lace them down really tight my toes enjoy the extra..." Read more
"...They don't hurt most of the time (there are still moments when I move incorrectly and feel a twinge) and I no longer fear surgery would be..." Read more
"...The shoes are nice! They're breathable and comfortable, and they wash well...." Read more
"...nice for traveling (stuck in car all day) as they are light and comfortable, almost like wearing nothing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that they are great, fantastic, and perfect for a 5-mile run. They also say that they make decent cross trainers.
"So these are the real deal minimalist trail running shoes - I've tried a lot and even other Merrell minimalist trail running shoes and these are..." Read more
"...The shoes are nice! They're breathable and comfortable, and they wash well...." Read more
"...These Merrell Vapor Glove shoes are so light and perfect! If minimalist is what you want, this is just what you are looking for!..." Read more
"...They really worked very well for me, minus the sole being too thin and the mesh material wearing out too quickly around my arch...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They mention that the color with black trim looks very nice, they love the color, and they are very light weight. They also appreciate the design, the price, the overall fit, and that they look normal for working out or everyday use. Some say that the shoes are sexy, and perfect for minimalists.
"...The green/purple mix is nice, not obnoxious at all, quite pretty. The black/gray is very low key and blends well...." Read more
"...I got the blue and green color, and they are gorgeous, and are not too bright...." Read more
"...I'm in love with this shoes. Nice design and fits me perfectly...." Read more
"...Fun colors, very lightweight, and nice for weightlifting at the gym, too, because they have no arch support and are nice and flat...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the shoes. They mention that they are light, not as bulky as other sneakers, and create a sense of light-footedness and grace.
"...They are lightweight, have excellent traction but don't force my feet, ankles or knees into an unnatural stance...." Read more
"...They are really nice for traveling (stuck in car all day) as they are light and comfortable, almost like wearing nothing...." Read more
"...The original vapor glove was lightweight, so flexible that I could roll one into a ball and stuff it into the other shoe, and gave excellent ground..." Read more
"...These Merrell Vapor Glove shoes are so light and perfect! If minimalist is what you want, this is just what you are looking for!..." Read more
Customers like the toe space of the shoes. They mention that it has a nice wide toe box and is flexible enough to allow them to spread their toes. Some say that the to box is generous and great for wide feet.
"...*quite* as wide of a toebox as I'd prefer, but there is enough room to spread my toes...." Read more
"...in that they allow much more freedom to your foot and are very wide in the toe area...." Read more
"...with one foot in the shoe and one out, there was a drastic difference in foot width -- not to mention the straining in my in-shoe foot as it was..." Read more
"...The toe box of these shoes is relatively wide and roomy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that it has great toe room, is true to size, and is comfortable. However, others say that they almost feel too small, the toe box is OK, but everything else fits very tight. They also mention that the shoes fit slightly long for them and feel confining.
"...The fit is snug in the heel but a bit wider through the arch with a wider toebox. The shoes are nice!..." Read more
"I LOVE this shoe. It fits my foot like a glove. I am on my second pair of this shoe...." Read more
"...These shoes fit slightly long for me, just a tiny tad big in the toe, but perfectly everywhere else, so I'm not dinging a star for it, because my..." Read more
"...That said, I am so excited at how comfortable these shoes fit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the shoes. Some mention that they have held up really well, the sole is sturdy, and the shoes last for years. However, others say that the fabric uppers have begun to break down, the sides of the shoe seem to fray easily, and they started shredding after 2 years.
"...lining of the shoe where it meets the arch separated and began to fray much more quickly than I would have liked...." Read more
"...In the case of these shoes it was the opposite - the sole is totally solid, it's not coming apart, wearing down, or wearing through...." Read more
"...My only real complaint is that they don't last very long. Each pair of mine lasted about 6 months and I don't run more than 10 miles a week at most...." Read more
"...The sole of the shoe is pretty thin but they just do not wear out as fast as other thicker soles from other name brand companies...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the arch support of the shoes. Some mention that they have good arch support, while others say that they don't have as much support as some of the other styles.
"...Good arch supportCONS:Thin soles - every pebble or twig will be felt through this shoe..." Read more
"...I needed a little more arch support. The best shoe ever made in barefoot movement was the NB Minimus. This isn’t as good as that shoe...." Read more
"...And the Vibram sole has the perfect pattern for stability. I am a well-practiced faller. I can fall on flat ground...." Read more
"...I am subtracting one star, only one star because not all zerodrop shoes have zero arch support, in fact some people suggest a step down approach...." Read more
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Maybe I'm still getting used to these shoes and I know my running form isn't perfected yet, I still heel-strike too much going downhill.
Sometimes I have to wear my Nike Free the next day after a hard run with these. And it's funny because the Nike Frees now seem to me like these huge clunky overly padded shoes with so much arch support my feet feel like they're wrapped in thick styrofoam! But I remember when my Nike Free felt like total minimalist shoes when I was transitioning from traditional running shoes. Now I'm so used to these that even Nike Free feels like too much padding and I can't imagine even wearing traditional running or hiking shoes now.
So I have to say, these are definitely not for everyone. I run and hike with several different friends. They all think I'm nuts for wearing these shoes, they all like a lot of thick padding with tread, ankle and arch support. Of which these have none. But I absolutely love them - these shoes make me feel like I have wings on my feet - I love them and will never, ever go back to any sort of traditionalist running shoe.
I'd run barefoot if I could - but every time I do that, I end up with cuts on my feet from sharp rock shards so these give me just enough rubber between my foot and the trail so that I don't get injured, but I barely even feel the shoe on my foot. I also like the slight rubber lip that comes up over the toe - you don't feel it unless you mistakenly stub your toe, in which case it protects you - I was so glad for that rubber lip a couple of times!
And the feel is great. I have very wide feet and I'm part Native American and some of us have an extra bone on the sides of our feet which make a lot of shoes really uncomfortable and awkwardly fitting. It's hard for me to get a good fit - if it's wide enough to accommodate the extra bone, then they're too long in the toe or loose in the heel.
These shoes fit slightly long for me, just a tiny tad big in the toe, but perfectly everywhere else, so I'm not dinging a star for it, because my feet are a little weird and they are still incredibly comfortable - I just lace them down really tight my toes enjoy the extra space to really spread out. And I love the way the laces lace up - really easy, flat, not too short, not too long and they don't come undone. Best laces I've tried.
All in all, my favorite shoes ever. If you like real minimalist running shoes and wish you could run barefoot - these are for you! And if you find the Vibram toe shoes doen't work for you (they don't fit my toes) these are a great substitute. I like the minimalism of the toe shoes, but they just don't fit me right and actually feel sort of stiff - these are the best of both worlds!
But they take getting used to. Even if you're used to minimalist running shoes - don't go out and run 10 miles up and down steep terrain the first day you get them (like I did) I literally could barely walk the next day. I didn't get any blisters or chafing - I've never gotten that from any minimalist shoes, no matter how far I got. I just had sore feet from the lack of padding - I just wasn't used to it.
And I was used to minimalist shoes before this, I'd been wearing New Balance Minimus for about a year and Nike Free for a couple years before that and I have another pair of Merrill Minimialist. So be forewarned! Now, if you're running on dirt and it's not super steep rock, that's probably different. It's the running on the rocky trails that still get my little tootsies a little sore, so I'm careful.
And of course, like all minimalist shoes, these come apart pretty easily. Interestingly though, it's usually the sole that goes first for me and the rest of the shoe is fine. In the case of these shoes it was the opposite - the sole is totally solid, it's not coming apart, wearing down, or wearing through.
However, I'm getting holes in the material itself - where it nicked a rock it created a hole and and also the material is pulling away from the rubber sole on the sides of both shoes. So these really don't last long - I've only had these a couple of months. But I'm super rough on them, almost every day on really rough terrain, so I'm not going to complain or ding a star because these shoes are just so awesome.
I'll be buying another pair soon. And these are going to be my favorites for a long time, none of the cons are enough to make me start wearing another brand or style. Oh, and I wanted to mention a couple more things. I know this is a long review but I'm trying to be comprehensive. I notice that my toes don't hit the end of my shoe like almost all my others do, no matter how big I get them, how tight I lace them, the fast and steep downhill gets me, especially towards the end of my run. All my other shoes, I have to retie (in double knots) at least once or twice, sometimes 3 times in a run. These, I only have to tie once, and they stay and my toes don't hit the end. I was bummed because I was getting a couple of thickened toenails from this before. And they'd kinda be sore too. Now my toenails are growing out nice again, and they don't hurt! I can go back to wearing my cute peeptoe shoes when I go out at night - yay! So that was a great plus I was really happy about.
Also, they don't slip at all. The tread is sort of amazing. It looks like there's zero tread, nothing to grip on slippery rocky terrain, but they're amazing - they're totally grippy - and maybe that's because I'm used to minimalist shoes and gripping with my feet and toes, but I go up and down some really steep stuff that sometimes I have to use my hands (it's that steep) and I've never slipped in these not once, even on steep rocky terrain in the rain (knock on wood!)
One last thing I should mention though. These aren't the best to wear when I go power-hiking with a friend of mine. She hikes really fast - faster than some people run. When I'm hiking with her and we go about 8-9 miles - I wear something with a little more padding, maybe my Nike Frees or my other Merrill Minimalist shoes that have a little thicker sole. Otherwise, my feet hurt. Because the strike when power walking/hiking is pretty hard - much harder than when I run, I tend to lightly bounce. Power hiking with my friend I tend to hit too hard for these shoes. So just something to keep in mind.
Hope I've given a good explanation of these shoes. If they are what you are looking for, then you're going to be ecstatic! But if they're not, you probably won't be so happy with them. Good luck and Happy Trail Running!
I found these shoes sort of by accident. I am 52 years old and very active physically. I started to have knee pain about a year ago that seemed to be progressing at a rather alarming rate.
I started Tai Chi a few months ago and found it helped. I also found the shoes I was wearing - which I had gotten due to friends recommending them as supportive for the joints - made the movements awkward because the heels pushed my center of gravity around - I was having to "balance" on the soles of the shoes almost like walking along a board. I found doing the exercises barefoot felt much better. Researching shoes I discovered the movement in running shoes towards a "barefoot" style shoe. I then read about the studies that show, for some people (not all feet are the same for sure!) the natural anatomy of the foot is much better suited to supporting proper posture and balance (which translates to less stress on the joints) than artificial support. Skeptical of this I tried going around the house barefoot and discovered it did reduce my knee pain significantly.
I decided after this test to go ahead and spend the money on these shoes. I cannot compare them to others of a similar style but I can say they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever tried. They are lightweight, have excellent traction but don't force my feet, ankles or knees into an unnatural stance. And yes, for me at least, this did relieve almost all of my knee pain! I have worn them daily for several weeks to be sure it wasn't part of normal fluctuations in my discomfort. I have continued in all the activities that normally cause pain (stairs, long hours on my feet, long walks) and wearing these shoes has resulted in a sense of freedom of movement due to having the opportunity to forget about my knees! They don't hurt most of the time (there are still moments when I move incorrectly and feel a twinge) and I no longer fear surgery would be inevitable.
The lacing took some fiddling as I found if I tied them too tight which caused my arches to become sore. But loosening the laces worked - they feel great.
The sole is very thin, so every twig or pebble will be felt. So they don't offer protection from debris, and certainly would not offer any protection from impact with an object of any kind. But that flexibility is an asset for normal activity as it keeps the feet "grounded" and balance is much easier to maintain (as is proper posture).
PROS:
Lightweight
Good traction
Natural contact between the foot and the ground allowing for natural posture and balance
Good arch support
CONS:
Thin soles - every pebble or twig will be felt through this shoe
No protection for the foot if there is any risk of impact with an object (either by dropping something or kicking)
I have friends for whom these shoes would not be an option - their feet do not have a normal anatomical alignment. They aren't cheap. My recommendation is trying a day walking barefoot in the house to see if it is comfortable. If so, you will love the freedom these shoes offer.
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Bin barfuss im Schuh gelaufen. Nichts scheuert, oder drückt. Ich hatte vor der Runde auf Asphalt etwas Angst vor Nachwehen. Völlig umsonst. Man tritt leichter auf als mit festen Laufschuhen. Bin total begeistert. Der Schuh sieht im Vergleich zu vielen anderen Barfuss Modellen, sehr ansprechend aus. Kann man auch super zur Jeans tragen. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Mais pour le reste je les ai adoptées !!