Merrell

Summary: Traditional cushion brand that makes two barefoot shoe options (Trail and Vapor Glove) with 6.5mm Vibram sole and flexible, semi-wide toebox.

Merrell

1. Overview

Merrell is a barefoot brand based in the United States that sells shoes for men and women with great overall versatility.

Overall:

63%

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Basic Details

Thickness

6.5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

Merrell has a wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 6.5mm sole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and are made with vibram, synthetic, and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

3

vibram, synthetic, vegan

vibram, synthetic, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

Merrell are ideal for casual, gym, hiking, road running, trail running, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

cold, warm, hot

cold, warm, hot

Activities

6

casual, gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking

casual, gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking

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Products

Trail Glove

Trail Glove

63%

6.5mm

Wide

Vegan

Trail running and hiking shoe with semi-aggressive 6.5mm Vibram sole, recycled upper, removable EVA insole, and medium-wide toebox.

Vapor Glove

Vapor Glove

63%

6.5mm

Wide

Vegan

Road running, cross-training, and walking shoe with minimal 6.5mm Vibram sole, recycled upper, removable EVA insole, and medium-wide toebox.