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Watch the miles fly by in a flexible running shoe featuring an antiodor NXT lining and an external rear sling to lock the heel in place for a stabilized gait.
- Trail: provides superior stability and traction on hills, uneven surfaces and changing terrain
- Bellows tongue keeps out debris
- Removable, cushioned insole with arch support
- FloatPro Foam™ midsole provides lightweight, durable comfort
- FLEXconnect® tread maximizes surface contact for multidirectional traction
- Vibram® EcoStep tread maximizes grip and connection
- Recycled-textile upper/textile lining/rubber sole
- Imported
- Item #7552753
Size info
- True to size.
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Merrell
Merrell offers comfortable, superbly crafted footwear for all sorts of outdoor adventures. The company was founded in 1981, designing its first pair of hiking boots with the simple yet enormous goal of getting more people outside. Merrell has always believed in the power of the trail: "When you've got air in your lungs and good shoes on your feet, you've got everything you need."
Most helpful positive review
Apr 1, 2026
Vapor Gloves
This will be my 4th pair of Vapor Gloves, and I really enjoy this one a lot. Pretty true to size, maybe runs a little bigger. Merrell has always been quick on shipping, correct on description, and the product matches is exactly what is described as well as shown. The shoes are light, solid tread on bottom and put together well. These are my daily shoes and I will continue to get these shoes as long as they keep making them.
skerrlerr
Verified purchase
Reposted from Merrell
Merrell response
We value and appreciate your awesome feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.
Most helpful critical review
Mar 4, 2026
Please fix the sole durability l. Please
Merrell, please hear me. I have been a die hard fan of vapor gloves since versions 3 &4. They are the most comfortable barefoot shoes I've ever worn. It is with a heavy heart i give them 1 stars. While their look and fit has improved every version, the durability of the sole is still terrible. I've wasted probably thousands of dollars on these because the sole lasts about a month AT MOST before wearing holes in the heel. Unfortunately no other barefoot shoes have the same feel, flexibility, grip, and toe space so I keep burning my money. I understand that thin soles wear faster, but vivo barefoot has soles this thin that last months and months longer. PLEASE fix this or I'll have to switch completely to Vivobarefoot. I'm so tired of duct taping, gluing, and patching my shoes with flex seal. Nothing works. Please, fix this. The photos I've attached are flex seal I've applied to try and fix it. Looks like it will wear out within a day and does not work.
Dane
Reposted from Merrell
Merrell response
We'd love the opportunity to look into this and help at 800-288-3124 or live chat at Merrell.com.
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skerrlerr
Reposted from Merrell
Verified purchase
Apr 1, 2026
Vapor Gloves
This will be my 4th pair of Vapor Gloves, and I really enjoy this one a lot. Pretty true to size, maybe runs a little bigger. Merrell has always been quick on shipping, correct on description, and the product matches is exactly what is described as well as shown. The shoes are light, solid tread on bottom and put together well. These are my daily shoes and I will continue to get these shoes as long as they keep making them.
Merrell response
We value and appreciate your awesome feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.
AussieK
Reposted from Merrell
Verified purchase
Apr 1, 2026
Awesome minimalist shoes
First pair of Merrells, first pair of minimalist shoes, these are awesome! Fits to size, I’m like a 12.5 and they are perfect. The rubber is wearing a bit, but I’m 230 and walk on hard surfaces frequently. Using these daily to strengthen my feet when I’m not exercising
Merrell response
We love to hear about your awesome experience!
JACK64
Reposted from merrellaustralia.com.au
Mar 28, 2026
WEARS EASY
brought these 6 months ago and whilst fantastic to use worn through already value for money not really there but if you can afford to buy 3 pairs a year they are good.
MoyG
Reposted from Merrell
Verified purchase
Mar 21, 2026
First timer
Never tried one of these shoes before, but I caught them on sale and decided to give them a try. So far I am happy with them. The amount of “feel” under foot is huge compared to regular shoes. Again the muscles on your feet feel more used than with regular shoes. I have pretty wide feet and these have great toe room. I will likely buy another pair when these are done. One thing I’m hoping for is that they will be easier to wash and hopefully they can stay smelling clean. Since I do wear them on road at times i have noticed faster wear than what I was expecting. I am on the bigger side tho.280 lbs. So it’s not all on the shoe.
Merrell response
Thank you for sharing your experience! Welcome to the crew!
Kelly
Reposted from Merrell
Verified purchase
Mar 4, 2026
Might wanna do a bit more R&D and have better QC
Shoes fit great, however, I can’t run on any trails with them due to them having such a thin sole. The smallest of pebbles or roots absolutely destroyed my feet(and I have extremely tuff feet) I mine as well go barefoot. And the side of the left shoe is already starting to come unglued from the top part. They only have 60 miles on them and it’s sidewalk running.
Merrell response
We value and appreciate your feedback. If we can help please give us a call at 800-288-3124 or live chat at Merrell.com.
Dane
Reposted from Merrell
Mar 4, 2026
Please fix the sole durability l. Please
Merrell, please hear me. I have been a die hard fan of vapor gloves since versions 3 &4. They are the most comfortable barefoot shoes I've ever worn. It is with a heavy heart i give them 1 stars. While their look and fit has improved every version, the durability of the sole is still terrible. I've wasted probably thousands of dollars on these because the sole lasts about a month AT MOST before wearing holes in the heel. Unfortunately no other barefoot shoes have the same feel, flexibility, grip, and toe space so I keep burning my money. I understand that thin soles wear faster, but vivo barefoot has soles this thin that last months and months longer. PLEASE fix this or I'll have to switch completely to Vivobarefoot. I'm so tired of duct taping, gluing, and patching my shoes with flex seal. Nothing works. Please, fix this. The photos I've attached are flex seal I've applied to try and fix it. Looks like it will wear out within a day and does not work.
Merrell response
We'd love the opportunity to look into this and help at 800-288-3124 or live chat at Merrell.com.

