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Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men\'s

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    Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

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    These Merrell Trail Glove 2 cross-training shoes deliver multisport performance and a barefoot-inspired, minimalist design with a small layer of cushioning for off-road protection and comfort.

    • Durable synthetic fabric and mesh uppers create tough, flexible and breathable barriers around your feet; reflective details enhance visibility in low light conditions
    • Lacing system ensures a snug, customized fit every time; reinforced synthetic fabric slings around the back of feet add stability
    • Synthetic linings are breathable and help wick moisture away from feet to enhance comfort; naturally derived treatment deters odor development
    • Rubber toe bumpers and shock absorption pad guard against unwanted impacts when you're off-road
    • 4mm thick EVA midsoles provide cushioning that makes outdoor adventures easy on your feet; please note, there is a 0mm heel-to-midfoot drop
    • Merrell Trail Glove 2 cross-training shoes have nonmarking Vibram outoles with a versatile tread pattern for excellent grip and durability
    • All-synthetic construction makes these vegan-friendly
    • Machine washable (cold water, gentle cycle); air dry

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    Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Cross-training
    Barefoot
    Ankle
    Lace-up
    No
    Synthetic material/nylon mesh
    Nylon mesh
    EVA
    Zero drop
    Vibram rubber
    Yes
    13 ounces
    Men's
    Running shoe type
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Heel-to-toe drop
    Outsole
    Vegan
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
     
    4.5

    (based on 22 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (19)
    • Comfortable (18)
    • Good traction (12)
    • Durable (10)
    • Stylish (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Trail running (14)
      • Running (13)
      • Walking (12)
      • Strength training (8)
      • Gym (7)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          86% 

          (18 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          100% 

          (21 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Arch Type:
        • Average arch (9), Low arch (5), High arch (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (9), Enthusiast (8), Gym rat (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (20)

      Reviewed by 22 customers

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      5.0

      Good Stuff

      By selfy

      from Rockwall, TX

      About Me Avid Athlete

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Flexible
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Endurance Training
        • Gym
        • Pavement
        • Running
        • Strength Training
        • Trail Running
        • Walking
        • Work

        Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

        I wear the Trail Glove 2's whenever I can. I am pondering about wearing them to work but the office environment can be not very receptive to loud training shoes. These are my go to CrossFit shoes for all movements (I don't wear weight lifting shoes) and I haven't had any major problems. Some minor problems are landing too far on my toes and too hard on my toes coming off pull-ups, toes-to-bar, and box jumps that slightly bruises my first toe joints/ball of my foot.

        The lightness of the shoe is great and the ventilation is superb. I had another pair prior that had wind proofing (the Sonic Glove) that living in Texas didn't mix well with. These are the perfect combination of lightness, ventilation, durability, and flexibility in a shoe.

        I haven't found much that isn't great about the shoes. The only thing is if the wearer is not prepared for a barefoot-esque feel. The barefoot feel will transmit every rock, stick, and bump you step or jump on directly to your feet. So be mindful of where and how hard you step starting out. Also, the shoe provides little to no stability to your foot and ankle. So again be mindful of where and how you step and probably start off only walking around in them as the muscles in your lower calf and foot are probably accustomed to being atrophied from wearing the super cushioned and super stable shoes.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • High Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Many pluses only one minus.

        By Rob Myers

        from Cedar City, UT

        About Me Avid Athlete

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Running
          • Trail Running

          Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

          I wore these shoes for a week to break them in. I would do a cross fit workout in them once a week. I even took them on a hike. They were great! I was looking to switch out my Five Fingers because little rocks get stuck between my toes when I do my trail runs and I didn't want to stop and fix every time this happened. My first trail run in these shoes gave me blisters on both feet on the inside of my foot near the ball of my foot. It was from the plastic design on the outside of the shoe. I thought it might be just bad luck so I waited two weeks and tried it again. The same thing happened. Too bad, I really liked the shoe.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Service was prompt, I received the correct product and the product was in perfect condition.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          NeedsArchsupport

          By halfbaked

          from SANTA ANA, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Poor Arch Support

          Best Uses

          • Pavement
          • Trail Running
          • Walking

          Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

          For me, I definitely need arch support for stepping on sharp rocks at the arch. Smooth surfaces such as dirt, pea gravel, sand no problem. Curiosity, the woman shoes have a thicker tread.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Improved version

          By endMD

          from Stavanger, Norway

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

              I replaced the original trail gloves with these. I put the originals in a euro dryer on low and the stupid thing never turned off, so my shoes were ruined. My bad. But I got these, and they are much the same, but improved in small areas. There is a softer material on the inside that covers everything, so it is more comfortable. The removal of a couple of their special lacing system laces makes it less restrictive on the side of the foot, while still maintaining excellent fit and security. That change also allows you to tie it looser and make them a "slip on". Style has been dumbed down a tad, at least for the black version, so less out there, easy to wear everyday.

              I use these to trail run, walk, and back packed with 35 pounds easy. Great do it all shoe.

              DON'T WORRY, IF YOU LIKED THE ORIGINALS, THEY DIDN'T MUCK THESE UP!

              When it is time to replace your old ones, these are great.

              Oh, they are lighter, more breathable materials, and dry super quick with no socks, less than 10 minutes of hiking and they are pretty dry.

              Service and delivery comments:

              Always a pleasure, even to APO Europe.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Low Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Feet in the game

              By Two Wheels

              from Queens, NY

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer
              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Arch Support
              • Lightweight
              • Tactile Feel

              Cons

              • Minimal Cushion

              Best Uses

              • Gym
              • Strength Training
              • Trail Running
              • Walking

              Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

              Great tactile feel. As you walk or run, you get a sense that your feet are spreading out and your toes are grasping the terrain. These shoes are like ballet slippers as far as ankle support goes; however, I feel less apt to suffer a sprain because appropriate muscles are used for support instead of restrictive shoe design. The only issue I have is the cushioning is minimal in the heel for use on concrete. I have been wearing these for around town and light workouts for about a month. They are very comfortable and almost feel like a foot and ankle massage as you move. Very different feel from traditional shoes. Definitely recommend giving these a try.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • High Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Note that these run small...

              By Maverick223

              from Huntersville, NC

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer
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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Poor Arch Support
              • Poor Cushioning
              • Poor Traction

              Best Uses

              • Pavement
              • Running
              • Trail Running

              Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

              The first pair had poor QC/QA (missing two eyelets on one shoe) and these have poor traction so I deducted one star, otherwise they are great minimalist shoes. They are good for running (both trail and tarmac) as well as back-up shoes for backpacking as they are lightweight, pack small, and have excellent ventilation (you can feel a breeze through these).

              • Sizing:
              • Feels full size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              Great low profile and light weight shoe

              By edhilquist

              from Palatine, IL

              About Me Avid Athlete

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              Pros

              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Running
                • Trail Running
                • Walking

                Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

                I have used these several times for walking around and even a few road runs. They take a little getting used to (I have an alternate low profile shoe I run in) but once your feet adjust they are like a glove (pun intended)

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Low Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                4.0

                Awesome Shoes

                By Farookie Dookie

                from Canton, MI

                About Me Avid Athlete

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                Pros

                • Comfortable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Endurance Training
                  • Pavement
                  • Running
                  • Trail Running
                  • Walking

                  Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

                  Trail Running

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels half size too big
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Arch Type:
                  • Average Arch
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  Excellent barefoot shoe

                  By NickRun

                  from Los Angeles

                  About Me Avid Athlete

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                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

                        This is my third pair of Trail Gloves, which last me about a year running approximately 50 miles a week on streets and trails. This year's is slightly redesigned with a roomier toe box. Overall this is an excellent barefoot runner -- hard and flexible bottom plate that protects your feet but allows you to feel the ground, lightweight, comfortable, roomy toe box.

                        • Sizing:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Width:
                        • Feels true to width
                        • Arch Type:
                        • Low Arch
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Comment on this review

                         
                        5.0

                        great shoes

                        By bill the lifter

                        from spokane wa.

                        About Me Gym Rat

                        See all my reviews

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                        Pros

                        • Comfortable
                        • Durable
                        • Good Arch Support
                        • Good Traction
                        • Lightweight
                        • Pronation Control
                        • Stylish

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Gym
                          • Strength Training
                          • With Orthotics/Inserts

                          Comments about Merrell Trail Glove 2 Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

                          I use them to work out with weights .
                          Its like being bare foot flat on the ground you do not tilt forward like regular shoes
                          Have not had any trouble yet

                          • Sizing:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Width:
                          • Feels true to width
                          • Arch Type:
                          • Average Arch
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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