Aptos
88%
6mm
Wide
Vegan
Casual barefoot slip-on shoe with a 6mm sole, wide hemp and canvas upper, and minimal tread.
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Summary: Road running, cross-training, and walking shoe with minimal 6.5mm Vibram sole, recycled upper, removable EVA insole, and medium-wide toebox.
The Vapor Glove by Merrell is an affordable midweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with great overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 6.5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
Width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. |
The Merrell Vapor Glove has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 6.5mm outsole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vibram, synthetic, and vegan materials.
Price:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 3 | |||
vibram, synthetic, vegan | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. |
The Merrell Vapor Glove provides good breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for road running, walking, casual, and gym in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Good | |||
sometimes becomes hot/sweaty. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
cold, warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
road running, walking, casual, gym |
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88%
6mm
Wide
Vegan
Casual barefoot slip-on shoe with a 6mm sole, wide hemp and canvas upper, and minimal tread.
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