Merrell Men's Vapor Glove 3 Trail Runner

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Very good shoes, great fit - good balance in minimalism. These are not a full barefoot running shoe. Though the sole is not substantial its enough to protect your feet from concrete and gravel running - which is very helpful for someone who hasnt developed the soles of a fire-walker. The only thing the show is missing I wish theyd kept from the earlier model is the hook on the heel for pulling the shoe on. It was a great feature on older pairs and Im not sure why they got rid of it.

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I want to be fair. These are cool shoes -no doubt. However, they were different than I expected and didnt suit my needs exactly. These are very "minimal" shoes and if you arent used to barefoot running, you are in for a surprise. This shoe offers no support in that regard, and your muscles will pick up the slack. However, if thats your thing -you will love them. The shoes and "plasticky" on the inside, meaning that if you do not wear socks, you will feel the seams rub and could get a blister. You might think that they are mesh, but not exactly. Wear some socks and it is perfect! They are very lightweight and comfortable for walking. Im keeping the shoes to help train me for barefoot running. It provides a very different experience from other running shoes.

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These are by far the most comfortable minimalist shoe I have ever worn! This is my second pair...I started with the Vapor Glove 2. They have amazing flexibility in the sole with a great feel for maintaining support! They fit exactly to size!! If you are looking for a shoe that moves with your foot while giving you the necessary protection...these are the ones!!! Update: I have now purchased 3 of these because I love them so much but have come to find that the top mesh begins to wear and tear within the first 2 months. Bought a pair for my wife and in 3 months (she trains 5 days per week) her big toe started tearing theough the top mesh. If the toe box is widened just a smidge and the mesh gets reinforced this shoe is perfect!!

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Awesome shoes, love the fit, love the grip of the sole for ninja warrior and parkour training, everything was amazing except...on the inside of each shoe just before the big toe they both started ripping open! I havent worn them outside, nor any type of weird inside movement, they just simply started ripping apart. I tried to sew them but didnt work - I only had them less than 2 months before this started happening, extremely disappointed especially since they were so promising - will NOT be buying again, and mad that i already have to buy a new pair of other shoes!

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Seriously like running in something a tad bit heavier than socks. I have put about 10 running miles on these shoes and love them. Holding up well thus far. Altered my running mechanics and foot strike patterns for the better. Since switching to these shoes I can run without a brace for my left knee (ACL/meniscus surgery x2 - both in left knee). Stabilizers in the feet, ankles, and lower leg noticeably more fatigued/sore the first few runs. This is not a bad thing .Merely a product of changing old mechanics and adapting to new patterns. So far so good. First pair of Merrells by the way. Was previously wearing Mizuno Evo Cursoris (0-4mm drop) and loved them. These Merrells are far more minimalist in nature and really require you to use good mechanics, but I love them even more if possible. Runs pretty true to size. I ordered half a size up based on how my Mizunos fit as well as some other reviewers recommendations, and I probably could have went down to what I normally wear. Dont mind the extra room in the toe-box though. Shoe fits right and tight through the forefoot so slipping isnt a problem. Color is dope too (shaded spruce). Lot of compliments on them.

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