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Merrell Men's Fitness Shoes

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US Shoe

Brand Size	UK	Europe	Japan
7	6.5	40	25
7.5	7	41	25.5
8	7.5	41.5	26
8.5	8	42	26.5
9	8.5	43	27
9.5	9	43.5	27.5
10	9.5	44	28
10.5	10	44.5	28.5
11	10.5	45	29
11.5	11	46	29.5
12	11.5	46.5	30
12.5	12	47	30.5
13	12.5	48	31
14	13	49	32
15	14	50	33
16	15	51	34

CA Shoe

Brand Size	US	UK	Europe	Japan
7	7	6.5	40	25
7.5	7.5	7	41	25.5
8	8	7.5	41.5	26
8.5	8.5	8	42	26.5
9	9	8.5	43	27
9.5	9.5	9	43.5	27.5
10	10	9.5	44	28
10.5	10.5	10	44.5	28.5
11	11	10.5	45	29
11.5	11.5	11	46	29.5
12	12	11.5	46.5	30
12.5	12.5	12	47	30.5
13	13	12.5	48	31
14	14	13	49	32
15	15	14	50	33
16	16	15	51	34

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Vibram sole
Shaft measures approximately low-top from arch
Vibram TC5+
Merrell Barefoot 2 construction for enhanced proprioception and stability during variable movement

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Vapor Glove

A minimal trainer providing little between you and the ground for maximum freedom and connection underfoot.


BAREFOOT Barefoot shape with a glove-like fit providing natural comfort with minimalist construction. Zero drop from heel to toe for a natural stride.	VEGAN FRIENDLY Feel Good. Look Good. Our vegan friendly footwear uses 0% animal products.	VIBRAM High-performance rubber sole with unmatched durability, stability and slip resistance providing confidence on your feet.

Merrell exists to help you discover the simple, yet profound power of the trail by providing thoughtfully designed, rigorously tested products that over deliver on performance, versatility and durability.

Recycled Materials

Repurposing the old to make a better new.

Water Conservation

Every drop counts so we believe in the responsibility to use water thoughtfully.

Durability

Creating products that hold up to extensive wear.

Waste Not

Reducing landfill contribution through recycling, efficiencies, and innovation.

Product description

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Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 8 x 6 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ J50403
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Merrell
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DYG7C3V

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David Propst

Smaller toe box and more narrow than previous versions

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019

Size: 11.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I have had at least six pairs total of all the earlier versions of the vapor glove. Each version was an improvement until version 4.
This version has a visibly more narrow toe box and was immediately restricting. What a sad change to such a great shoe.

88 people found this helpful

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mjp2

Unfamiliar fit for a Merrell barefoot shoe

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019

Size: 11Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I've been running in Merrell barefoot shoes for over a decade, including through several 50 milers, and have taken the good with the bad as each model in the lineup has been updated. When the Trail Glove became too much shoe in its 3rd revision, I started running exclusively in Vapor Gloves.

When I'd find the Vapor Glove 2 on sale, I'd buy several pairs as the uppers had a tendency to wear through by the base of the little toe. Despite the lack of durability, they were an excellent shoe and the best fit for my feet.

I skipped trying the Vapor Glove 3s as the uppers seemed less durable than the 2s, and the 2s were still available for purchase.

With the Vapor Glove 4 it looked like Merrell might have hit it out of the park. The weak points on the upper were reinforced and it was still properly minimal. I ordered a pair and, after a couple weeks' use, I can't recommend them. They do seem more durable, but the fit is just wrong. The toebox is noticeably narrower, the heel and midfoot fit is wider, and the length is about 1/2 size larger than labeled.

I have narrow feet and the old shoes fit perfectly, but in this latest version my heels move around in the shoes. It's not a length issue either -- the shoes are noticeably and unfortunately wider in the heel. As for the midfoot, I've played with different lacing techniques and even accounted for the new semi-stretchy laces to no avail. The shoe is just shaped differently.

The changes may be exactly what a good chunk of the buying public are looking for and you may very well love this shoe, but having experienced just how perfect the old version fit, this one is a disappointing miss from Merrell.

56 people found this helpful

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D. Seward

Like wearing cottony nothing

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019

Size: 9Color: MonumentVerified Purchase

I'm a big fan of Lems, regularly wearing Primals and Boulder Boots. Have had a few other brands of minimal shoe - softstars, xero sandals, VFFs and gave the Vapor Glove 2 a shot a couple years ago. I don't run in these shoes; I'm a yoga guy and appreciate how much more solid my feet feel using minimals as every day shoes.

The VG2 was way too narrow in the toe box, and I have just slightly narrow feet. I had read that the VG4 addressed this problem, so I was willing to give them a try. Could always send them back.

They feel like magic out of the box. The Primals are really lightweight and airy, but the VG4 feels like, well, vapor. They have that classic vibram cupped heel that lets your foot play correctly (the Primals have this feature too). The ground feel is phenomenal. I imagine they would only do so much again sharp rocks, but I think for my for foot shape there's really no closed-toe shoe that will feel less present than the VG4.

My only concern is that they're so lightweight, I'm not sure how long they will last. I don't beat them up too bad. If they fall apart quickly I'll come back and dock a couple stars.

63 people found this helpful

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AJ Reviews

FIT IS TERRIBLE AND NOTHING LIKE PRIOR MODELS

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019

Size: 10Color: MonumentVerified Purchase

Unfortunately I lost one of my trail glove shoes on a recent vacation and Merrell no longer makes that super light trail glove model (with wide toe box and minimalist zero structure almost like a water shoe), so I got this one. I liked construction and design, but the same size as I had before is way way too long AND way way too tight width. So I'll be sending back.

Oh where oh where is my old trail glove model??? They were the ideal light weight shoe to take in carry on luggage for travel - running, gym, etc.

40 people found this helpful

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GRYGU

Great shoe overall but not for wide feet

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019

Size: 13Color: MonumentVerified Purchase

Great minimal shoe for the price. The sole is excellent. The upper is a bit cheaper and seems like it wouldn't as long as the sole though. My main issue is its an overall narrow shoe, especially at the arch. If you have flat feet I'd recommend a different shoe.

23 people found this helpful

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marie

Wide forefoot,on-the-ground perfection!

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019

Size: 9Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I am a size 8 wide (actual foot size) and usually size up to a 9 for my running shoes (Road- Asics Nimbus). I got these to replace a totally worn out pair of New Balance Minimus. These Merrell Vapor 4 shoes looked really, really, really wide in the product pictures and I didn't want them to look like "clown shoes" on me! In any case, I took the risk and ordered them in 9D.
The shoes looked fine. The 2-D pictures do make them look wider than they actually are.
Width was pleasantly snug but not tight. They did seem a little long when I first put them on, but after 12 hours of wear, I wouldn't change the size and the length is fine. If you have a normal 'svelte' foot then you could likely order to actual foot size with no issue!
One thing of note is that these shoes are even quieter than my worn-in Minimus shoes, so give folks fair warning if you are moving up behind them!!
I am happy to be back in Merrell shoes!
p.s. they were about $20 cheaper on Amazon compared to other online outlets, and about $50 cheaper than the Minimus at my local shoe shops.
I think a belly slide is in order!!

16 people found this helpful

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BoreBrotherBore

Half size too big

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019

Verified Purchase

Toe box is too small. The shoe seems very narrow. Not a natural fit for the human foot. Material seems good. Also I ordered a 9.5 and they fit like a 10. I might add an insole to fill in the room. So I recommend that you go half a size smaller for a true snug fit.

My feet are a bit wider however the long you wear Minimalist shoes the more your feet naturally expand. These shoes are narrow clown shoes. No one has feet shaped like these.

17 people found this helpful

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DadBuddyReviews

Most comfortable shoe I've ever owned...but I returned them.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2020

Size: 10.5Color: MonumentVerified Purchase

I start a review with 5 stars in mind, presuming I get exactly what I hoped for and knocking a star off for each objective fault I found with the product.
Firstly, these shoes feel amazing on my feet! They are almost unbelievably comfortable and I can honestly say that I can't see a way back to wearing 'normal' trainers or shoes. These are my first, high-end barefoot shoes and I the difference is night and day between my 'beginner' shoes--some cheap water shoes I got from Amazon (see my other reviews). My feet are 28 and 28.5 cm long from heel to big toe and I got the UK size 10. They fit perfectly and were so snug and supportive and wrapped around my foot like a snug fajita! The feel was great and I got plenty of feedback from the floor, but stepping on sharp rocks in my front garden didn't hurt, although I could definitely feel they were sharp.
So why did I send them back? Above all, the shoe started to fall apart after only four days (see pic). It's a small hole, but you can't see that after four days and not think that that entire toe section is going to rapidly come undone. Just to be clear, I wasn't hiking around in these in those four days: I went to the shops and back a few days and walked around the open space behind my house. I went for all of one, 10-minute jog, so not heavy abuse at all.
Second to that, and the reason for the other star getting knocked off is the design. You can't wear these with casual clothes as the design is laughable. It looks like a teenager designed these with the camo uppers. Yes, I was aware of the design when I bought them, but I had heard such good things about the fit and feel, and these were the only barefoot shoes within my price range, I was willing to let the design slide UNTIL I saw that the mono-coloured ones, that you could wear with casual clothes are about £80! They are ostensibly the same shoe, except they don't look ridiculous! Being poor is expensive, as they say, and I can't afford to have one pair of shoes each for sports and casual wear; I expect to be able to more in just one pair of shoes and if you're even just a little bit concerned with having people stare at your feet and wonder if you're about to go scale Ben Nevis, these shoes aren't for you. The grey versions are the most modest type in my size, but they are just too garish. I can't imagine anyone who would buy the vile lime green versions.
I ended up returning these and spending £60 on a used pair of VivoBarefoot shoes on eBay. The Vivo's have held up well and look semi-decent (they are all black, so not the most fashionable things, but WAY better than the Merrells).
IF YOU'RE NEW TO BAREFOOT SHOES: The Merrell shoes are much comfier than Vivo barefoot shoes and are more of a true fit: My feet are 28.5cm (UK 10) and the Vivo size UK 10 (which I was advised to get by the Vivo website) pinch at the toe a little.
I hope that helps you make a decision! If it does, please leave a like!

32 people found this helpful

Christine Gutteridge

Merrell Has Forgotten It's Design Brief

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2020

Verified Purchase

I have worn the Vapor Glove 3 for many years and a previous incarnation that may have been called the Vapor Glove 2. These have probably been the best running shoes I have ever owned.
Now that the Vapor Glove 3 is unavailable I have been forced to buy the Vapor Glove 4. The quality is the same and the design isn't that different but my gripe is that the toe box has been reduced to a very narrow one. This is quite uncomfortable if you are used to unrestricted toes that the previous versions allowed for. The wide toe box used to be a major selling point to barefoot runners like me, enabling your foot to behave as nature intended rather than be supported and restricted in its ability to spread and flex. To be honest I am very disappointed. Why have Merrell gone to the expense of re tooling their production lines to change the sole of a shoe that could have been rebranded with a redesign of the upper? I shall continue to use these shoes in the absence of an alternative but will not be buying a fifth pair from the barefoot range without a redesign to address the design flaws in these shoes. In their present form they do not qualify as barefoot shoes at all in my opinion.

12 people found this helpful

Matthaus

Comfortable but do not buy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2019

Size: 11.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase

Fairly comfortable for a barefoot shoe, the construction isn’t great though it’s started to come apart and I’ve only worn them twice

11 people found this helpful

Mike B

Excellent but a bit too narrow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2019

Size: 7.5Color: MonumentVerified Purchase

These are well made and practical barefoot shoes. I got them for training - mostly martial arts practice outdoors - and they are very good for this. The thin sole gives great feel, grip is superb without restricting turning movements, and the excellent lacing controls movement of the foot very well.

I drop one star because the fit is not ideal for me - they are long and thin, my feet are quite wide. I normally wear size 8 in soft shoes, or 9 in stiff boots, but a size 8 in these is about 1.5 inches too long for my foot, which spoils the feel. So I got these in a 7, which is the right length, but a very close fit on the instep! This works ok for training, since it gives excellent control and feel, but would become uncomfortable for all-day wear. So if you have wide feet, try before you buy!

4 people found this helpful

Captain Tom Cat

lightweight and comfortable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2019

Size: 9.5Color: MonumentVerified Purchase

I don't like buying shoes online but I could not find what I wanted in the shops and Amazon had literally dozens of different makes/styles and colours of these barefoot-type of shoes. I chose Merrell, because I had owned a pair of conventional trail shoes from them several years earlier and I knew the quality was excellent.

I wanted very light and flexible trainers for the gym that I could pack in a travel bag as I work away from home a lot and I did not want to take up valuable weight/space in my bag with conventional trainers.
Merrell Men's Vapor Glove 4 Fitness Shoes fitted the bill and if anything they are better than I had hoped for. Incredibly comfortable and feel like slippers rather than trainers. They have good grip and have held up well in the two training sessions I have had so far (1 boxing and 1 circuit).

4 people found this helpful