Merrell Mens Vapor Glove 5

Hands down BEST minimalist shoes I’ve ever owned in my life! (For context, I was in the Marine Infantry for five years, and have done high intensity forms of fitness, so I’m experienced in the difference between effective and ineffective footwear). The current arena I’m using these in is Danza Azteca (a traditional dance of Indigenous Mexico) a dance style of prolonged, hours long dance sessions featuring rapid, explosive movements, and these puppies PERFORMED! I also use them for basic weightlifting where they feel absolutely spectacular. FAVORITE THINGS 1. Toe Box: perfect amount of room for my toesies without them feeling like they’re sliding around. 2. True Flat: the drop is quite minimal and your connection to the ground and its nuances is really gratifying. 3. Weight: they’re lightweight as he** and you feel truly barefoot. 4. Sock form: there’s no pesky tongue flopping to one side or the other, just a stitched sock entry that holds to the ankle wonderfully. 5. Laces: very sturdy and not floppy. 6. Aesthetic: the black ones are very slick looking, modern styling without being distracting or cringe 7. Overall fit: mine were correctly sized at 10, didn’t have to go larger or smaller. They hit the foot really nicely without being constricting at all. If you’re on the fence, try them! You won’t regret it!

Love these shoes. They fit my feet well and are very comfortable. I think they fit true to size as well. I love this iteration of the Vapor glove shoes because they no longer rip at the seams. This material is very durable. The only issue I’ve had is part of the sole starting to come unglued eventually. But they’ve lasted way longer than any previous version of the vapor glove has for me. If I could have this version of the shoe forever I would be extremely satisfied. They feel almost like I’m not even wearing shoes most of the time, they are so comfortable. I would not hesitate to buy more of these. I actually have two extra pairs now.

Just found out about this type of shoe recently, and was excited to try them, as I've always preferred walking barefoot when possible. These shoes are about half the price (~$47usd at time of purchase) of other similar brands, and I was pleased with the quality for that price. Of course, being a thinner shoe, this would naturally reduce the manufacturing cost, however, it's clear that Merrell doesn't cut corners with the product they deliver. I've been wearing the shoes for about 2 weeks off and on, and they are holding up well so far. I will update my review at about the 6 month mark.

They are tight but fit well when they are on. I believe that is to keep them water tight. I have only used them trail hiking one time and they were fine. They are not as comfortable for day to day and though I don't intend to use them like that. Size fits but I suggest not going under as they actually do go on and have a fit similar to a glove

PROS: o Great construction- Mine have probably 100 miles now with little wear. The fabric is tough but breathable. o Great tread- Very grippy on courts and asphalt while still nice and thin. o They look sick- I got the "boulder" ones, and they're actually more of a purple color; a pleasant surprise. CONS: o Loose fit- They don't fit well on low-volume feet. I have to lace them about as tight as they can get so the material bunches up. If you have medium-to-higher volume feet they should fit great though. o Not very wide- The toe box is a good shape with the big-toe pointed out, but my Splay shoes are easily 7 or 8 mm wider near the toe-knuckle area. Overall, definitely recommend! Hopefully they fit you better than me because they are good.

I have been a fan of Merrill footwear for a few years now. Wanted to try some lightweight barefoot shoes so Merrell was the obvious choice when I saw they made them. I wear them daily 90 percent of the time for a few weeks now and have been on two river hikes in Zion National park so far. Not a hint of wear or tear on them. Great quality and very comfortable. The only complaint I have is on hot or cold ground your feet feel it quick but that’s not Merrells fault. Just comes with the territory of barefoot minimalist shoes. Just keep that in mind if you purchase these, which you should. I will buying at least one more pair for daily wear and keep the others for hiking and other outdoor activities. Merrell if you ever see this, please don’t change a thing unless it’s in a positive direction or take these off market. I will buy them for a lifetime.

Excellent shoes, good grip, relatively comfortable for minimalist shoes, accurate fit.

Instantly comfortable, lightweight, and very well made. I love minimalist running shoes but these are considerably better than what I have had in the past. There is a great tactile feel of the ground through the sole with just enough padding under the heel and the metatarsal to be supportive. And being a Flight crew member, the shoes pack down into almost nothing and have freed up so much space in my flight bag that was previously being taken up by traditional sneakers. These are great and I love them. Highly recommend!