Vapor Glove 6 Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Trail Running Shoe
Made for barefoot enthusiasts who aren't afraid to feel some terrain, the Vapor Glove 6 Running Shoe features a zero-drop design and total stack height of just 6mm. The Barefoot 2 construction allows a natural toe splay and foot position, while coveted Vibram soles deliver the gold standard of long-wearing durability and unrelenting grip on dry and wet surfaces.
Details
- Barely-there barefoot shoe for minimalist trail runners
- Mesh upper with TPU overlays provides airflow and durability
- Gusseted tongue keeps debris out and optimizes sock-like fit
- External rear sling helps lock in heel for stable strides
- Integrated EVA foam midsole provides light cushioning
- Pro-biotic NXT footbed lining helps naturally fight odor
- Partly recycled Vibram EcoStep soles deliver flexible grip
- Made sustainably with almost entirely recycled materials
- Item #MERZ2SU
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Upper Material
- 100% recycled meh, TPU overlays
- Lining
- 100% recycled synthetic mesh
- Closure
- lace (100% recycled material)
- Footbed
- EVA (30% recycled), NXT lining
- Sole
- Vibram EcoStep (30% recycled rubber), 2.5mm lugs
- Last
- straight
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- barefoot
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 6mm / 6mm
- Drop
- 0mm
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 60 days
- Activity
- trail running
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 127 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 23, 2024
Great shoes but could improve durability of sole
Bought these shoes when they first came out. Really like them. Light weight, breathable, flexible. With "normal" width shoe brands I usually wear a size 9. I find the vapor glove runs a half size large in comparison so I had to return my original pair and get a half size smaller. I own a pair of Altra superior and had to go a half size down with those as well. I use these shoes for running and workouts in the gym. My only issue with the shoes is the durability of the outsole. I do a lot of running on the road and have observed flat spots on the outsole. I'm typically really light on my feet and don't have issues with the rubber on my other shoes wearing prematurely. I understand the outsole is extremely thin because it's a barefoot style shoe, but I think better outsole pattern would help with durability because it seems the small thin lugs are the issue. I would even accept a little extra weight for slightly more rubber/ more durable outsole.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 11, 2024
THE BEST!
I wear the VAPOR GLOVE 6 barefoot shoes indoors for martial arts. I found them to be brilliant! I inadvertently ordered the wrong size online by choosing size 8 which I thought was 8 UK/AUS, but it was in fact 8 US which is equivalent to 7.5 UK/AUS. Just a word of caution so you don’t make the same error. They still fit and are great shoes, albeit it a little snug.
Originally reviewed on merrellaustralia.com.au
April 10, 2024
Je préfère la version 5
Support d'arche désagréable, moins neutre comme chaussure que la 5e génération
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 9, 2024
Just a Great barefoot shoe.
I love this shoe. wear mine all the time. great travel shoe, been around the world a few times in min. Comfortable, flexible, and wore well for all the miles.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 8, 2024
Great minimal shoes
Great minimal shoes, buy half a size larger than you need for optimal fit when running.
Originally reviewed on merrellaustralia.com.au
April 7, 2024
Great travel workout shoe
Needed shoe that packs easily and is adequate for hotel fitness centers. Bingo! Fantastic fit. Compact and compressible for packing. Very comfortable on stationary bike, rower, and other exercise machines.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
March 31, 2024
Amazing. Perfect fit
Cant testify for durability as i only just got them but wow. vapor glove is a fitting name. Fits like a glove. Light as vapor. Feel great to walk in. First pair of shoes that I have fallen in love with the moment i put them on
Originally reviewed on merrellaustralia.com.au
March 31, 2024
Awesome
Amazingly comfortable shoe with great traction. I sometimes forget I am even wearing them! Will definitely purchase another pair in the future!!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
March 31, 2024
Great shoe but sole wears out too quickly
I have been wearing various Vapor Gloves models for the last 4 years and they have become my main shoe for everyday life. Typically I get about 12 months of wear out of these shoes however the tread pattern on the Vapor Glove 6 does not wear as well and I have only got about 7months of wear before I needed a new pair. This is a great barefoot shoe but the sole needs to be more wear resistent.
Originally reviewed on merrellaustralia.com.au
March 31, 2024
Enjoyable to wear
I’m typically between a size 12.5-13 and the 13 fits comfortably. Intense traction which has been great on trails but does squeeze loudly when walking in a store.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
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