Merrell  Trail Glove 8 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

From the Grouse Grind to laps in Costco.... Snug true to size (7.5, slightly wide foot, 9 years of Merrell shoes) Great traction on most surfaces (muddy, smooth rock some slip). Amazing tactile feel and "foot response" despite this shoe having more developed construction compared to my previous vapor and trail. Also looks great with all my athleisure outfits.

I've bought Merrell Trail Gloves since the original and have been buying the earlier versions on the used market since because Merrell cannot seem to return to what worked. This model is definitely a return to the earlier versions in a few ways: better arch support due to a narrower mid-foot, decent flexibility in the sole, roomy toe box, but the burrito tongue is a big fail. It dug into my ankle every time I stepped and wouldn't budge. It came up so high on my ankle and there was no adjustment because the tongue is partially sewn in on one side. If the shoe had a traditional gusseted tongue it would have been perfect. Merrell please return to what worked and stop messing around with a shoe that was perfect years ago!

From the start, I have loved the color and the light weight construction. However, there isn't much cushion inside and the arch support seems minimal. But after wearing throughout the day around the house and all day while running errands, my feet and legs remain 'happy' in these shoes. I'll be enjoying these for a long time!

I love these so much that I bought them in black as well. They’re comfortable immediately and give me the minimalist feel while protecting my feet—I walk a lot in an urban environment and these are perfect. And cute 🥰 I wear a 39 euro, slightly narrow feet, narrow heel, and the 8.5 is a perfect fit.

I prefer the trail glove 7, please bring those back. These sit oddly on my ankles and aren’t nearly as comfortable.

Love this shoe. It is comfortable, easy to walk in , and my balance has improved with the barefoot style.

I like the semi-attached tongue - it makes putting the shoe on easier. The fit in the forefoot is a lot looser than the Trail Glove 7. The jury is still out on that.

Super comfortable. Use for work and walks around the hood

Very uncomfortable. This shoe comes up very high on the instep. It bites into the top of my foot while walking.