Merrell Men's Trail Glove 7

Merrell’s barefoot trail shoe! The Trail Glove advances the growing barefoot trend of recent years with excellent comfort. In the seventh version, foot positioning has been adjusted to be more natural with the “Merrell Barefoot 2” construction. 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.

• Somewhat narrow last (narrower than in Trail Glove 6)
• 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 Ecostep Recycle out sole contains 30% recycled rubber
• 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.