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Your toes are aching to feel the ground again, and now they can.

Think of the Merrell Men's Vapor Glove Running Shoe as more of a second skin designed to protect your foot so your foot can do what it does naturally: help you balance and run swiftly. With just two millimeters of cushioning and a zero drop heel offset, this is a barefoot shoe through and through. Merrell's designers went to the extremes of spartan design, keeping the upper light, the TPU heel sling simple, and the integrated footbed so thin you'll hardly notice it underneath your foot. At a feathery five ounces, this is a 'shoe' for the advanced intermediate or seasoned trail runner who wants protection and maximum foot-to-ground sensation without totally sacrificing the protection a rubber sole can provide.

  • Barefoot construction means that this shoe is essentially a lightweight upper attached to a lightweight rubber outsole
  • This construction means absolutely minimal weight to carry on your foot, maximum responsiveness and ground feel, and superior flexibility so your foot can move naturally, uninhibited by excessive cushioning or materials
  • Mesh upper is thin and breathable but also durable so it provides light protection from the hazards of running along a trail
  • Integrated microfiber footbed provides a thin layer of comfort between the sole of your foot and the top of the rubber outsole of this shoe
  • Aegis antimicrobial treatment helps the footbed repel the bacteria that causes funky odors
  • Zero drop design aligns your heel and forefoot so they're completely level, putting your foot in the most naturally balanced position during footstrike
  • External TPU heel sling keeps your heel locked into place and secures the fit of this shoe as close as possible to your foot
  • TC1 rubber outsole offers protection from sharp rocks and trail debris and is sticky enough so you can run across rocks and slick surfaces without slipping unexpectedly

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Dennie

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this is an awesome minimalist sneaker - but it's definitely still somewhere in that sneaker/rubber sock area. i've transitioned to these from new balances (minimus trails and zeros) and the first thing I noticed was just how close to the ground my feet were. there is hardly anything there and you feel everything. the rubber is THIN, to the point where i consciously avoid stepping on anything but flat surfaces, which is,i guess, a good thing. i noticed that these shoes required even more from my foot and ankles, so I would recommend a short adjustment period if you're coming from anything that is more padded.

there are 2 things to note which may be disadvantages for some. first, i have a hard time going barefoot in these b/c the synthetic upper material creases if i have to flex my foot to get on my toes. this creasing actually creates some sore spots on the top of my foot which will cut/blister. second, the sizing on these guys is STRANGE. i wear a size 11 comfortably, 10.5 snuggly. i had to buy a size 10 in these shoes and there is still some breathing room in the toe box (which i like). this sizing issue may be why i have issues with the creasing/top of foot. luckily BC has an easy return policy and made the whole process very easy.

tip: runningwarehouse has a shoe sizing guide that i found was pretty spot on for minimalist shoe fitting.