Merrell Mens Trail Glove 5

I just tried these on and they fit perfectly. I noticed a really nice arch support so I know they will provide good comfort. I will take these out for a walk as soon as the snow melts but I know this was a good purchase. Thank you.

This is the best running shoe in the world. Also for rock climbing and hiking and gym it's the best. The only better shoe was the trail glove 1, the original. I hope the company will not "tinker" with it more. The 6 and 7 are awful. They have a thick sole! Maybe merrell will bring this legend back by the time I need new ones 🙂. These are invincible, I have trusted them literally with my life scrambling, flying down hills from California to new England, and everywhere in between. Trail glove 1, 4, and 5 are the good ones. If you want true zero drop with extremely tough vibram to protect against rocks or other sharps. I'd pay three digits if they bring these back in the future.

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

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.

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.

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'd like to start by saying that the moment I put the left shoe on I could tell i loved it. It felt perfect, the arch support was amazing. I know people in the comments have complained about the aggressive support, but as a person who is 6'6 wearing size 13 shoes I immediately liked the firm arch. the shoe was light, comfortable, plenty of room int he toe box. It was basically everything right with a barefoot trail shoe.Then I put on the right shoe, and thought my foot had shrunk. In the pictures you can see a clearly 1 inch gap between where my toe is with my foot to the back of the shoe. The arch support hit well in front of my arch. If I slid my foot forward to properly place the arch support you can see the 1 inch gap in the back of the shoe.I measured the shoes all over, I could not identify an additional inch, at most form to box to back was an extra half centimeter. I returned the shoes, didn't want to roll the dice on a new pair, it it's a month to get a pair of 12s.I'll have to go into a store and try these ones again.