Merrell Men's Trail Glove 8

Merrell’s barefoot trail shoe! The Trail Glove advances the growing barefoot trend of recent years with excellent comfort.

The Merrell Barefoot 2 construction offers gentle guidance for your stride. Compared to the first versions, these shoes have more structure—they could actually be described as minimalist trail running shoes with a barefoot-inspired feel. There is some arch support, and the total sole thickness (known as “stack” in professional terms) is 14 mm.

The Trail Glove is a great choice for general use as well as for people who are just getting into barefoot exercise, without wanting to dive to the deep end right away.

The fit is slightly snug. Many customers choose to go up one size option, compared to what they usually choose.

• Somewhat narrow fit
• Surface: light and breathable microfiber and mesh materials
• Rubber toe protector
• New, environmentally friendly M-Select Fresh anti odor treatment
• Very light structure
• FloatPro midsole
• Thin trail specific protector plate at the front offers a touch of extra protection by spreading pressure on a larger area
• Heel and toe are at equal height
• Vibram TC5+ out sole
• Surface and liner fabrics, insoles and laces are made of 100% recycled material

It’s wise to start barefoot exercise in small doses, so your muscles and tendons have time to get used to the challenge.