A Barefoot Shoe With A Twist. Merrell Trail Glove 6 Review

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[deanb]

Barefoot fans hate these because they're not barefoot enough, supper padded fans hate them because they're too minimalist. Personally I love them. Originally I used them mostly for training runs, say 10K. For races (ironman) I use Hoka Rocket, which have a bit tiny bit more support. My trail glove 5 I started just wearing as a general leisure shoe, oh and I also wear them while sailing. They really are a superb generalist action shoe.

[ccsays]

I tried these in store and couldn't believe the excessive arch support. It was so uncomfortable and not what I expected in a minimalist shoe. I quickly placed it back on the shelf!

[bradleysmith]

Hiked the long trail (272 miles) in 13 days with this shoe. It had enough support between my foot and the ground to allow me to average 20ish miles a day while protecting my feet but still giving me good connection to the ground. Am thankful I went with this shoe for the job!

[rajgill]

My first barefoot shoe I've ever bought picked some up today for $45 clearance 🙃 love a wide toe box since I started wearing crocs

[Cyberghst_]

I've just picked up mine this week based on your review, it had all the information I needed to know. So far I took them for one run and I am already excited to wear them! Thank you so much for providing quality content!

[toddboucher]

Trail Glove 2 was the last trail glove without an arch. TR 5 had a very high arch these look the same. I keep trying to find TR 2 in used sites.

[ElizabethEllisCoach]

I agree! Amazing shoes, stripped down, minimal-ish, very secure fit without the “squish”, heel, or point, roomy toe section….super nice, but I wish there was a little less arch support. Not 100% barefoot, but a really nice in between shoe. A bit less “aggressive” arch (even though it feels nice) would have been perfect for me. Still…I think these are great, and will get a ton of use.

[JasonCone]

Completely agree that the biggest problem with these is the aggressive arch support. I've been running in them for about a month, and I'm getting used to them, but i wish that high arch support wasn't there.

[davidklotz]

Really wish Merrell would listen to their customers. The trail glove 4 was PERFECT. Had I known that they were going to jack this up with version 5 and now 6, I would have bought 10 pairs of version 4.

[skiziskin]

My favorite shoe is my Trail Glove 4s. They are getting pretty worn and I don't use them all the time. But I haven't found anything else I like as much. I wear them for trail running and for track running. The arch area looks very similar to the 6 but it doesn't bother me and my arches are pretty minimal. I wear them in an 11, which is my usual size. I live in Japan and it's hard to find a pair of sevens in my size but I'd love to get a pair.

[BingoBongoBingerz]

Although this is not a barefoot shoe. This is a great transitional shoe. Like myself going from 8-10mm heel drop. Using this zero drop shoe with that little bit of midsole and arch support makes it easier to get used to "barefoot". I brought the vapor glove 4 and it's to much to soon I think. I'm not used to all that lump and bump feeling just yet. That being said I am using the glove trail 5, not this 6th version. I would avoid 6, get a 5 as this arch support looks much more prominent and aggressive than the trail 5.

[runnergy]

Thank you for coming up and saying more or less these are NOT barefoot shoes as they completely are NOT. They do look awesome, but they also have a foam midsole s that zonks them from being “barefoot”. Great video. The new Vapor Glove looks like a great update as well.

[steven]

Great shoes. Like the arch support and the overall feel.

[checkeredflagfilms]

I love aggressive arch support...I have a relatively high arch and need/want that secure support.

[fraac]

yeah weird arch 'support'. you get used to it though. i use this in rotation with proper barefoot style and midsole style

[savvvy]

yeah I tried before the merrell trail glove the first generation since im a runner, but its a little uncomfortable shoes, they think that it will make your feet feel like natural but its not, its not natural to have support in your arch

[trevorkeogh]

I got mine from sports basement, I didn’t read any reviews first, but I’d have to say despite the shit reviews this shoe has it has been a bigg help to me, I’ve tried a few dozen brands and styles and they’ve always ended up causing me pain at some point. But so far this has been incredibly easy to wear as a casual everyday shoe. Very happy with them. Wear 9.5 same as most brands

[jocelyngonzalez]

Omg I think I bought these from you today brand new! Lol can’t wait to try them ☺️

[errant]

How about water crossings. Do they drain water and dry out well? How's the grip on slick rock?

[sergeboivin]

Great, review! How does the arch support compare with the Trail Glove 5? The Trail Glove 4 was my favourite shoe with no arch support. I got used to the arch support in the Trail glove 5, but now I am wondering about the Trail Glove 6, and whether it is even more than the 5. Thanks!