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The minimalist Merrell Sonic Glove cross-training shoes stand up to the rigors of your adventures with rugged soft-shell uppers, close-to-the-ground protection and a precise, foot-hugging fit.

Water-resistant soft-shell uppers create tough, supple and breathable barriers around your feet
Rubber toe bumpers boost durability and protection for vigorous, outdoor activities
Lacing system is anchored by welded thermoplastic urethane to ensure a snug, customized fit
4mm thick EVA midsoles provide cushioning that makes outdoor adventures easy on your feet
1mm forefoot shock absorption plates distribute pressure and guard against impact on uneven surfaces
AEGIS Microbe Shield® antimicrobial footbeds help deter odor development for all-day comfort
Merrell Sonic Gloves feature Vibram Trail Glove soles, which deliver excellent grip and durability
All-synthetic construction makes the Merrell Sonic Glove cross-training shoes vegan-friendly

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Merrell Sonic Glove Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Merrell Sonic Glove Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (4)
Comfortable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Walking (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  80%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Arch Type:
- Low arch (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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Oct

2011

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

frustrating

By laith

from boulder, co

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Wears Out Easily

Best Uses

Running
Walking

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

i really like this shoe. it is very comfortable, and i have developed a distaste for arch support. the toebox is roomy, and these are a great alternative to vibram vff's as far as minimalism goes. i like to hike and trail run in them.unfortunately, the merrell glove line seems to have a constant issue with layers of mesh inside the shoe coming loose - they just can't seem to sew them in securely -a shame for such an otherwise great shoe. i thought they had solved the issue after problems with the true glove and the trail glove. i hate having to get down into this [$] shoe with shoe-goo and needle and thread to keep the innards intact. until they resolve this issue, i'm not sure i will buy another pair. i have two pairs, and this has happened to both.

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Oct

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent shoes!

By Paul M86

from Austin, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Absorbs Shock
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Not very breathable
Slight odor accumulation

Best Uses

Casual wear
Hiking
Walking

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

These are great shoes! I owned a pair of VFF Sprints for about 2 years, and these take the barefoot sole design I loved about the VFF's while resolving many of my complaints about them. 2 days after getting my Sonic Gloves, I wore them to a 3 day outdoor festival, no socks, and probably hiked a good 10 miles over a few days and my feet loved every minute of it! Since then I've worn them sockless from the 105 degree summer days (protect from pavement heat very well) down to 60 degree nights sitting outside, and with socks they're comfortable down to around 50 (maybe colder, we'll see).
For starters, they are very comfortable. The little bit of extra padding and sole means I can spend the day walking on sidewalks and paved surfaces in town without limping the home stretch, and rocky trails are done with much greater comfort than in the VFF's. The full coverage and normal toe design means I can go tromping down a trail without fear of stubbing my toes on a stump or scraping my feet up. They also do a great job of keeping out debris whereas I found myself constantly taking off my Sprint's (Not KSOs) to empty out sand, gravel and twigs. These aren't water shoes, but I never really thought of the Sprint's as such because once either shoe gets wet, it stays wet until you hang it to dry for a half a day. The upside to these is they seem fairly water resistant, a feature I put to test recently while dancing (another activity these are great for) outside during a 3hr torrential downpour. My feet stayed dry until I was stomping in 2" of water, or up to the bottom of the tongue, but that's far better than the 1/4" it would take to get soggy feet in the Vibram's, and they were comfortable to wear completely soaked without creating mud inside from debris mixing with wet feet. My feet will sweat slightly in these, causing a moderate funk to develop (both issues I had with the Sprint's as well) so washing once a week is preferred. The great thing about these though is that I can comfortably wear socks ranging from ultra-thin running socks to my SmartWool light hikers, which helps greatly with odor, sweat and warmth if its cold.
I have experienced the fabric inside coming slightly unglued as previously mentioned. Maybe it's because I'm not a runner, but this doesn't seem to be an issue as when I'm wearing them (sockless) I can't tell at all. Also the stiffness mentioned goes away once you wear them in.
All in all, an excellent choice for an all around shoe that works just as well in town as on the trail. I have considered the trail gloves but I decided I'd rather have sweaty feet when it's hot than damp feet when it's wet, and the design on these is just so cool!

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best shoe for extreme trail running!

By mgalland

from Mill Valley, CA

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Traction
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

none

Best Uses

All Weather Conditions
Mixed Terrain
Submerged Creek Crossings
Trail Running
Wet Weather

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

Evaluated several other types of minimalist trail runners and these are hands down the best. I've logged 200+ miles so far, all trails and with extremely rocky, rough and - at times - fully submerged rain/creek terrain. Light on the foot but even when wet are 100% responsive. Sole and fabric are very durable - I typically tear up shoes in the first 50-100 miles and, except for mud stains, these things are holding up perfectly. Easy lace/grommet configuration for getting in and out and the fit is, well, like a glove.

As a note on my running style, I run exclusively aggressive, trail-only, steep, wet, rocky, root-covered, uneven, deer-path-improvised, long (10+ mile) endurance training and exploration on Mt. Tam.

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Oct

2011

4.0

So far so good

By NJHiker

from Ridgewood, NJ

About Me Professional Athlete

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Gym
Hiking
Walking

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

Have only put about 30 miles on them but haven't had any of the issues that are posted and they are no worse for the wear

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Oct

2011

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good concept, but questionable quality

By Orodben

from Orem, UT

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Cons

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

Honestly, I've only worn them around the house a bit to try them out. Good concept, but the soft-shell material feels pretty cheap. It's thin and stiff like cardboard. After trying them out for a few minutes, the outside looked crinkled up and worn. Also the material in the inside of the shoe isn't secured in place very well in some places. I like the idea. I hope Merrell will work on the design a bit, and maybe I'll get a pair. I'm going to exchange them for the Trail Glove.