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Comfortable Fit

Customers overwhelmingly praise the Merrell Women's Vapor Glove 4 Cross Trainer for its comfortable fit. The shoes are described as lightweight, flexible, and a second skin, providing relief from foot pain and fitting like a glove. Some customers have owned multiple pairs and continue to purchase them due to their comfort and versatility. However, a few customers mention that they were expecting a different color than the one received.

Good Traction

Customers have generally positive feedback about the Merrell Women's Vapor Glove 4 Cross Trainer's good traction, with some mentioning its lightweight design and excellent grip for various activities including running, hiking, and casual wear. A few customers noted that it allows for natural foot movement and ground feel, while others appreciated its durability and ease of travel due to its minimalist design. However, a small group of customers mentioned that the shoe lacks arch support compared to traditional shoes.

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Narrow Toe Box

Some customers are pleased with the wider toe box of the Merrell Women's Vapor Glove 4 Cross Trainer, finding it supportive and comfortable. However, a significant number of customers have expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the shoe is too narrow for their feet and has caused discomfort or even injuries. The narrow toe box seems to be a major issue for some, with several customers reporting that they had to return or give away the shoes due to this problem.

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Quality


The minimalist design gives great ground feel, and they’re super durable.


Vibram makes the sole - it is sturdy, lightweight, and environmentally conscious.


These merrell shoes have a thin sole; thicker soles only dilute power transfer.


The vapor glove is like going barefoot with the security of a rubber sole.

Packaging/appearance


I brought these to probably a dozen countries while backpacking abroad so they also served me in that way for outsided use and ...  Read More

Competitiveness


Compared to my other barefoot zero-drop shoes, such as the vivo trail fg and speed force, the merrell vp4 is the lightest and p...  Read More


Merrell may have discontinued this style but i will continue to purchase the glove model.

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    size, great, barefoot, fit and comfortable.
  • 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 1,900 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 9 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not that much arch support if you are looking for that but they are fine for my feet


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I usually wear a 9 but i had to send the 9 back for a 912 to give me a bit more toe room at the end


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    These shoes have the lowest profile i’ve experienced


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I tried to wear them for walking and short trail hikes and don’t recommend


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I also have a high arch so maybe that is the reasons they don’t work for me


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There is basically no cushion


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I am a size 11 narrow and have now bought five pair of these


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Grateful i was still able to get another pair of these 4 i ordered a pair of the glove 5 they were horrible

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