Customer Reviews Merrell Barefoot Contour Glove

I really, really like this barefoot shoe. I have a narrow foot. I tried the pace glove (mesh) and the mighty glove (soft leather) and the Contour Glove is the one that fit me best. The others gathered when I pulled the laces snug. I walk differently on my right foot than my left, so my right foot had an adjustment period on the first two days and then has been happy ever since. The fit and feel of the structure of the shoe seem to suit my feet better than typical running shoe cushion. I mostly walk in them and plan to use them for training classes at the gym. I do not like the color options (would have preferred primarily gray with a little bit of black and gray variation) but the fit is worth it. Hoping they make the pure glove in narrow someday.

Not a runner, still these shoes have done so much to help with bad knees. I'm pleased and delihted to no longer be in constant pain, to be able to walk with more balance and faster.

I bought these for a cold weather running shoe. I love them. They are so comfortable I wear them to work. I got the castle rock color and I have had a lot of compliments on them. I look forward to buying more colors!

I really like these shoes and just spent a few days walking around Seattle wearing them non-stop and they were extremely comfortable. They seem to run slightly larger than the Pace Glove and are more substantial like a winter version of the barefoot shoe.

Nice feeling shoe! The soles are more rigid than other barefoot/minimal shoes, so that will take some getting used to; but they will be good on a tougher trail. I haven't worn them for a great deal of time yet so I cannot comment on long-term comfort. So far, so good. I have a narrow heel and these feel great.

I like these shoes. I purchased them because my faithful Ecco sandals are getting old and I really needed closed walking shoes that are lightweight and not bulky. It took some time getting used to the way they feel but I love them now. I wore them around a few weeks and then went on a holiday where I did quite a bit of walking. No sore feet. I wiped the black ones off with a slightly damp cloth and they looked great again. The arches are plenty supportive. Size is harder - I usually wear a 7 and after reading a review, I decided to size up to 7.5. If they weren't a tie shoe, they would be too big but I think it's better than a 7 would have been so I'm okay with the larger size but have to wear socks or they would be loose. They aren't a full half size smaller than marked but they are slightly smaller. I have gotten compliments from women of all ages and fashion sense - even a stranger in the airport!

The shoe felt a half size too big. Overall the shoe fit really well with plenty of top/bottom and side to side room for my toes, but the length wasn't enough and my toes butted up against the tip of the inside of the shoe. Definitely order a half size larger. The shoe is light and flexible but gives you a good balance of sensitivity and protection.

I ordered this in ivory but one shoe was packaged with a fold in the tongue, same shoe had the holes punched at the toe at a slant and lace badly twisted. They also felt plenty long but narrow at the ball of the foot, and the leather was very stiff, almost like cardboard. Sent them back.

While well constructed, this shoe is uncomfortable. The heel does not fit well and rubs causing blisters. The lacing is high on the top of the foot and restricts full flexion of the foot. For those who are more comfortable in a wider shoe, this shoe would not be a good choice.

Great walking shoe! Very comfortable, still fashionable. Wonderful shoe for walkers and runners who like the minimal feel beneath their feet.

Super comfy. My first barefoot shoe and I am hooked! I tried the mj style also but it was too large for my foot.

My sneakers arrived yesterday and were too long. The weren't too wide. I called and asked if they had a size 5, they did, I received the new ones today and wore them to the post office to send back the 5.5's. That was incredibly impressive. As others have said they feel a bit strange at first, but I am hoping they help my leg and hip pain. I am surprised and pleased that they support my high arches.

Love these shoes! I work in retail and am on my feet for 9 hours a day on concrete. Normally my feet and legs hurt, not after I bought these shoes. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I've worn these for the first time doing Zumba. I didn't like how narrow they felt until I realized I should wear the thick gym socks with them, hence the 'barefoot' part in the name. Now they feel wonderful with thinner socks duh!

These shoes definitely lived up to my expectations in terms of comfort and style. I wanted shoes that I could wear to the movies, walk around town in and go on a hike next to a river, which also weren't bulky. And this pair is all of that. Like the other reviews say, it does run a bit small with thinner socks, but if you're wearing any athletic Hanes-like socks, they're true to size. Also, they do feel like cleats at first, mainly because you feel like you're walking 'barefoot' as the name suggests. But, overall, they're exactly what I wanted.

Great-looking, comfortable shoe with lots of great features. I like it so much I'm planning to buy another pair in another color. The shoe is a little larger than expected, so I'd suggest going down a half-size for best fit.

Shoe runs true to size or slightly smaller and is intended to be worn barefoot. If you are going to wear socks then order 1/2 size larger than normal. Very comfortable. Wore them camping for 3 days lots and lots of walking and they were extremely comfortable. Love them. Now I want a black pair.

These are my new favorite shoes. I wear them constantly! Took them on a 12 day trip and wore them every day. Walked for miles and felt great at the end of the day. No foot pain, just perfection.

I love these! They are comfortable right out of the box. I was concerned that the shoes would not have enough arch support, but they are great! They are very cute with jeans, much nicer looking than regular tennis shoes.

More off white to gray, rather than than the very light color shown in photo. Super comfortable. Heel tab makes these narrow barefoot style shoes easy to put on. Looks durable. Would recommend/would buy again.

Love these shoes! They are super comfy and feel like they just conform to my feet. They have great arch support so I don't need to wear my orthotics. Great for walking.

I bought these online on a Wednesday, and received them on Thursday. I have barely taken them off since. I love the way they fit my foot and the way they look. I have never had minimalist shoes before, so I didn't know if I would like them. But I love them. I have a high arch, and these fit my arch perfectly.

These are wonderful! They are true to size and feel great without socks.

I just sent these to my daughter who is backpacking in NZ. I tried them on for her and they are like a cloud on the foot! I had to keep looking down to make sure they were really on my foot. The sole is very substantial and I imagine it will be fine on most any hiking trail, even rocky ones. They would be a cute casual shoe too; maybe I'll order some for myself. I did go up 1/2 size as I've been advised for most hiking shoes and I'd recommend that unless you are going to wear without a sock.

These look really cute and fit well enough, but they are much stiffer than my Pace gloves, which are bliss. I don't get the same barefoot feel from these. Maybe they will soften up with time.