MerrellMen's Trail Glove 7 Sneaker

These are my first barefoot shoes. I typically wear 8.5-9. I ordered both sizes and the 8.5 fit better. As a first barefoot shoe I started using them briefly and worked up to multiday use. These are very comfortable. You do feel the ground but not overwhelmingly. After all, you're wearing a shoe! After a month of use, all around from street walking to light hiking, they wear well. No blisters. With overuse, you might get some calf muscle strain. Not a problem, simply a warning with new barefoot shoe use. And, it's working to strengthen your calf muscles and balance. Others have commented that you might track soil into the house. Well, yes. After all the soles are not smooth/flat but ribbed. I suggest taking off ALL shoes when you enter your home. I'm looking forward to my next pair-more of a hiking shoe.

These are excellent shoes and great replacements for my older version. The sole is quite soft when compared my old version so I don’t expect long term endurance. The fit is perfect as is the comfort. I wear size 10.5 but size 10 here.Here’s a more personal insight from which I made my assessment:I’m extremely easy on shoes and do everything possible to maintain those shoes that I really like. At my age (59 years), once I have something that works, I’m very reluctant to change, but in the case of my VERY old Trail Gloves (gen 1?) it became time. Repairs using glue and Shoe Goo were effective for many years but even those two products reached their service limit. After not finding the same model, I tried these version 7’s and I couldn’t be happier. I give a strong recommendation with understanding that the sole is soft and might have a short lifespan for some users.I hope you enjoy these shoes as much as I do.

Super impressed with the quality.Very comfortable and grippy as can be. Size feels a out a 1/2 larger than ordered. Great for wide feet.

Nice looking shoe but they are way bigger than the previous generation. I wear a 10 in the previous generation of these shoes, but these are big by about 3/4 inch.

I really like these shoes! Even though they’re advertised as men’s shoes, I ordered a size 7 and they fit perfectly. The design is great, the pink, black, and white colors give it a stylish and slightly girly look, which I love. They’re also very comfortable to wear, and the quality feels solid. I’m happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend them

Lightweight, low cushion, makes you feel very connected to the earth.

I really wanted to love these! And a could years ago I would have. But I have recently been wearing shoes with wide toe boxes. My feet have adjusted and grown accustomed to the extra space. While I love the lightness and feel of the materials used, the toe box just doesn’t work for me. After a few steps I my pinky toe was numb. And an after a few more, I was in pain.I’m sorry Merrell. These just aren’t for me.

very comfortable although treads wear out quickly to be expected with such a light flexible shoe