Merrell  Vapor Glove 7 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

I bought these shoes because I love the Vapor Glove 6's. These shoes fit true to size, and the tread is much better than the Vapor Glove 6 for weight lifting, plyometrics, jumping rope, box jumps and HIIT exercises. Right out of the box I took them to do my wrestling and Jiu Jitsu conditioning. They give you a nice barefoot feel with that extra bit of traction to not slip and have a little more stability and sure footedness while training for martial arts. They slip on and off easily so they are quick to take off when you transition on and off the mat. I highly recommend them!

I use mine for weight lifting exclusively. The Vapor Trails are ultra lightweight, flat and very comfortable. The wide toe box lets me spread my toes and “grip” the floor during the power phase of squats and deadlifts, providing lots of stability. I prefer the Merrell Vapor Trails over the TYR DropZero’s, I bought for comparison purposes, because the single split in the tongue allows me to tighten the Merrell’s comfortably over my arch without the tongue fabric bunching up. The Merrells are a popular choice in the gym I belong to, along with the TYR’s and BornPrimatives.

You lost me on this one. I don't enjoy wearing these, as I really need to feel the surface beneath my feet with each step. I've bought about a dozen Trail Gloves and Vapor Gloves over the past 13 years, and have got very much used to the Vapor Glove 5, where I can feel whatever I'm walking on. The Vapor Glove 7 feels like an ordinary shoe, I don't feel much of the ground at all, and the cushioned sole and thicker upper are features I try to avoid in a shoe. For what it is -- a light-weight trainer, reasonably priced -- it's fine, and for that I can't give it less than three stars. I see why many will love it, but for me, the 7 is too puffed up and ordinary. It isn't what I'd call a barefoot shoe, although it still has the 0 mm drop. After this purchase, I ordered a new pair of Vapor Glove 5s from a different website. I'll store the 7s as an extra pair in my car.

Back to the Excellence that the Vapor Glove 5 offered. Vapor Glove 6 was a disappointment, since the sole wore out so easily. Only thing to say about the shoe is that a waterproof edition would be highly appreciated, since the first time I used the shoes they got soaked because of a storm.

I injured my foot while wearing a popular brand of shoes that will not be named, so i got into minimalist running. These shoes are the best. My feet have been healthy and even though the transition is always rough, it is worth the effort. They bend great, look great, feel great, and are great.

These shoes fit great, exactly what I was looking for. The only reason I removed a star is because the colour is way off from the picture. These shoes look more grey than green in the picture when they are actually just green. If I would have known this I would have ordered black.

I’m replacing a well-worn Trail Glove 6. The burrito-style upper is certainly different but wears well. There seems to be less arch support in the Vapor Glove that may wind up being an issue for me. I’ll reserve judgement on that until I have had more time in the shoe.

Incredibly lightweight and perfect for the gym and on hikes. The shoe protects your foot confidently while giving you the freedom and comfort of being barefoot.

Great barefoot shoe. White/grey color looks really cool. Very light weight and comfortable shoe. Looking forward to trying them in gym for weightlifting.