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Brand size | UK | EU | US | Heel to toe |
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6.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 7 | 9.8 |
7 | 7 | 41 | 7.5 | 10 |
7.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 8 | 10.2 |
8 | 8 | 42 | 8.5 | 10.4 |
8.5 | 8.5 | 43 | 9 | 10.6 |
9 | 9 | 43.5 | 9.5 | 10.8 |
9.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 10 | 11 |
10 | 10 | 44.5 | 10.5 | 11.2 |
10.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 11 | 11.4 |
11 | 11 | 46 | 11.5 | 11.6 |
11.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | 12 | 11.8 |
12 | 12 | 47 | 12.5 | 12 |
12.5 | 12.5 | 48 | 13 | 12.2 |
13 | 13 | 49 | 14 | 12.6 |
14 | 14 | 50 | 15 | 13 |
15 | 15 | 51 | 16 | 13.4 |
- Cordura mesh and TPU upper Traditional lace closure External rear sling locks in the heel Breathable mesh lining Integrated EVA foam insole Vibram TC5+ rubber sole
- Outer Material: Mesh
- Inner Material: Textile
- Sole: Rubber
- Closure: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Flat
- Material Composition: Synthetic
- Shoe Width: Medium
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 25.4 x 20.32 x 15.24 cm; 453.59 Grams
- Date First Available : 5 Dec. 2018
- Manufacturer : Merrell
- ASIN : B07DYG7C3V
- Item model number : J50403
- Department : Men's
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,708 in Shoes & Bags (See Top 100 in Shoes & Bags)
- Customer reviews:
Product description
This minimal trainer provide little between you and the ground for maximum freedom and connection underfoot.
From the manufacturer
Merrell exists to help you discover the simple, yet profound power of the trail by providing thoughtfully designed products that over deliver on performance, versatility and durability.
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HIKEFrom day trips to week-long backpacking treks, we have the best hiking shoes and boots to support your next outdoor excursion. |
TRAIL RUNNINGHit the trails and explore beyond the beaten path with training and trail running shoes that fit your needs and your environment. |
CASUALStyle meets outdoor performance with versatile casual shoes and sandals with trail-built comfort you can trust. |
KIDSInstill a love for the outdoors early on by getting your kids trail-ready with Merrell. |
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2020
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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!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2020
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!


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.
I do think it’s worth mentioning that my friend, who does distance running, strongly suggests that should you want to run in them you likely need to adjust your running style slightly (apparently there’s plenty of YouTube videos) and start with short distances to get used to them before extending your range.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2019



A word of caution, if you are switching to minimalist shoes after wearing padded shoes, decrease – then gently increase your mileage for running and walking to allow your feet to strengthen and adjust. If you start running at your previous mileage/pace immediately, you are likely to get tendon injuries. In other words, take it easy for a few weeks to begin.
Good traction on grass, pavement and tarmac. Not run in wet conditions so cannot comment.
They feel fairly durable. Reviews mention the longevity is not the best, had them for over a month – will update if they wear out sooner than expected.
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).