Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Eco Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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Minimal design. Maximum performance. The men's Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Eco trail-running shoes combine your favorite Vapor Glove design but with recycled materials and grippy Vibram® EcoStep outsoles.

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Trail-Running Shoe Type

Light-Trail

Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)

Running Shoe Cushioning

Barefoot

Rock Plate

100% organically grown cotton uppers
Recycled TPU for durability
100% recycled laces and webbing
Recycled tongue patch label
Recycled heel patch
100% recycled mesh lining
Recycled mesh covered footbeds
Vibram EcoStep outsoles are designed with 30% recycled rubber, which provides added durability and improved grip on wet and dry surfaces
Vegan-friendly
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Best Use	Trail Running
Trail-Running Shoe Type	Light-Trail
Running Shoe Cushioning	Barefoot
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)	0
Footwear Height	Ankle
Footwear Closure	Lace-up
Upper	Organically grown cotton
Lining	Recycled mesh
Outsole	Vibram EcoStep rubber (30% recycled)
Rock Plate	No
Vegan	Yes
Weight (Pair)	15 ounces
Gender	Men's
Sustainability	Contains organically grown fibers Contains recycled materials

Merrell Footwear - Men's

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Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Where do you plan to run?

Light trail: Best for well-groomed trails
Rugged trail: Work on a wide variety of terrain, including technical trails
Off trail: A more aggressive design protects you on rocky, extremely variable terrain

Cushion comes down to “feel” vs. “float”

Minimal and barefoot cushioning: little to no padding, more ground feel
Moderate cushioning: more traditional ride
Maximum cushioning: softest, bounciest ride

Check the heel-to-toe drop

Barefoot and minimalist shoes are very flat with 0-4 mm drop. Moderate and maximalist shoes have higher drop. Choose what you're used to.

Consider the fit

Don't assume you know your size—go to your local REI or running-shoe store to get a fit assessment. Happy running!

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Ranap

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

1 year ago

After 10 months as my third pair of shoes the soles are almost worn flat and the upper has started to fray. I ask for more from $80 shoes. When new they were fine--minimal, super flexible, lots of ground feel. Laces are a nice texture and never slip. These are fine for indoors and casual walking, but if I want to walk on hard surfaces fast enough to raise my pulse I need to change my gait to step gently or put on shoes with a thicker sole.

Age:55–64

No, I do not recommend this product

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Bryan

columbus, OH

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

Flat foot with a wide square toe- I got along great with the trail glove 3/4 but the most recent trail gloves don't fit appropriately. This vapor glove has a similar fit to the old trail glove- For me, it's a decent replacment while they last. Arch support isn't too optrusive if there is any. This is more of a comment about the fit- my trail gloves would give me a couple years before they got too nasty or beat up to be worn, I expect the same from the vapor glove. For more context: Foot is about 290mm long, I wear a US13. Can't wear altras, the toe box doesn't work for some reason and the arch support is brutal. Freet shoes in size 13 are great but the soles show plenty of wear after a season of use (everyday casual and work shoes). Freet shoes are higher volume, so they're a bit floppy on me. Vivobarefoot don't have a square enough toe. Softstar primal are wide enough in the toe, but the regular aren't.

Age:25–34

Yes , I recommend this product

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Kemase

Los Angeles

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

The shoes are light but comfortable, rather narrow than wide, which worked well for me. I hope the canvas material will prove durable.

Age:45–54

Yes , I recommend this product

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daveo

San Diego, CA

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

Big disappointment. There is no shock absorption on this shoe. I wouldn't even want to wear it around the house, much less running on a rocky trail... you would damage your heels for sure. Unwearable for me. Could have been a great shoe if they'd put even minimal cushioning (like Converse or even boating shoes). Too bad.

Age:45–54

No, I do not recommend this product

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Anonymous

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

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