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Pros & Cons
Pros
These shoes are great for walking barefoot and without socks. They have a comfortable toe box, adequate trail cushion, and a nice toe bed. a little snug, especially in toe box. Great for those who prefer to walk barefoot with no socks.
This is my first shoe with a vibram sole and they're really nice. Easy to clean, mostly just rinse/wash them off outside with a water hose. New designed grip works great on/off road and dry or wet.
Sizing is as expected in my case. They have a wider toe box, which i don't always like, but they support the ankle/heel well enough that they are still very stable and your feet have room to splay out under loading. The snug fit around the arch makes ... Read More
Merrell has yet to disappoint with the trail glove 7. They're just a tiny bit shorter than the 5s but with a wider toe box. The 7's are also less flexible than the 4's, which makes sense since the sole is thicker.
Cons
This new iteration is super narrow. The heel is way too shallow. Too much arch support and really stiff sole. Even though toe box is ok is feels like my feet are spilling over the sole on the arch side.
Highlights
Quality
Great minimalist shoe and the new designed grip works great on/off road and dry or wet.
They held up remarkably well in different environments, offering the stability and grip needed for safe and enjoyable hikes.
The sole is very grippy, but there is really no cushion and next to no arch support, which for many is probably a step back to ... Read More
Had been looking for any surplus tg4's to no avail once my last pair fell apart after very hard use and having tried thew tg5 a... Read More
Price
But for $109, this does seem overpriced.
Packaging/appearance
The toe boxes on these are nice and wide so my wide-set toes don't get pinched.
Competitiveness
Think i like these better than my other brand of "barefoot" shoes.
Looks great fits great so comfortable way ahead of the big 3 brands who would have thought merrell is best but they are!
A little more cushion than another popular brand of barefoot shoe.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, black, arch, size and barefoot. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 539 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 23 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My big toes are enormous almost like thumbs and i have a huge gap between my first and second toes
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive had issues with plantar fasciitis in the past which is a common problem with flat feet
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Medium or large arch supports just end up digging into and hurting my flat feet
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theyre thick enough that your feet are protected but you also still have a good feel of the ground under you like you do when youre barefoot
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im also someone who prefers to wear shoes without socks and these work well without them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I live in south florida and its just too hot and humid for socks most of the time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wouldnt have known about the merrell brand if not for my dad who also has flat feet telling me about them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Typically people who are into barefootstyle shoes are also expecting a more natural fit
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