Customer Reviews Merrell Trail Glove 7

Okay here me out. All the 4/5 star reviews must have never tried any version past the 5 cause they don't know how could it could be. I've been using the trail glove since the 3rd, when I was younger I ripped my calves using traditional running shoes. Merrells barefoot minamilist trail glove was the solution that brought me relief and I could finally run again. Barefoot shoes are a slow slog to restrengthen your muscles but it's worth it. The 3 was a good entry it fit to your foot well and was great on the trail even as just a walking shoe and served me well, the trail glove 4 was the pinnacle. The shoe that truly got me back into long distance trails, it felt like a slipper you could feel everything and the overall design looked amazing I went through 1500km in my first pair before they couldn't go no more. I'm originally from nz so these shoes come late and leave early so I had to improvise and try and find somewhere that will ship to nz even at a ridiculous cost. The knit 4 looked like it was the pinnacle of pinnacles but alas Noone would ship it and I never got to experience it's brilliance. The trail glove 5, not as good as the 4 but a solid shoe. I went through 4 pairs each doing somewhere between 1000 - 1200kms before being retired to walking shoes these shoes took me on ultras with no worries and interested looks from other runners. These stayed on shelves only a little longer then the 4 before the 5 came along. The 6 was a disappointment the tread design was interesting and the lace up system changed and increased pading and stability wearing them in was painful compared to the others, my first pair only did 300km if that before being retired due to the tread being ripped off from the usual trails I took my 5. The living systems on the 6 was difficult to get into even when worn down. They fit down a size compared to the previous but overall I tried to like them. Now the 7. I didn't even know they released a new version as nz dosnt even know cause we just got the 6!! Reimagined design, tread similar to other barefoot on the market. Support gone... it looks almost like the trail glove 4 knit.. could it be. No a massive disappointment so much so that I went and got another 6!! Ste toebox is a swamp I have to go down 2 sizes to try and make it fit nicely the tread slips and slides on all terrain cause the shoe doesn't mold nicely to your foot it's like a oversized diving shoe that's filled with water. I guess I'll have to wait for the 8 but the way they're going merrell might just cut the shoe from their line up and I'll have to find a new barefoot shoe. Just bring back the trail glove 4 you know every trail glove lover will buy several pairs to last them a lifetime.

I've owned almost every trail glove , for fit wise they went back to the basics , full length outsole and wide forefoot ... allows the foot to be a foot

Merrel goes back to barefoot basics with the TG7. Wider toe box allows for natural toe splay. Heel is locked firmly in place with no slippage. And best partthey got rid of the arch support! Your arches flex naturally in this shoe. The TG7 sole is too thick and stiff for a true barefoot shoe; but I'm willing to trade a little sensitivity for greater sole protection. (I'm a weekend warrior with tender feet. I trail run and hike in mountains and hills with lots of sole-bruising rocks and roots on trail.)

These are solid! I would technically give them a 4.5 out of 5 because the Trail Glove 4s were my favorite iteration of the shoe and deserve a 5, but these are definitely a step back in the right direction from the TG6s. Probably more support and less toe space than a "true" barefoot enthusiast would want but still an excellent shoe for trail runs if you step on a root or large rock. Full disclosure, as much as I like these they aren't getting a ton of use because my feet have become healthy/strong enough for the vapors full time. I'll review those as well for reference!

As I've transitioned to "barefoot" shoes, my feet have actually spread out to their human shape over the years and I've had to throw away typical shoes with their crimped toe box.. That's probably not something some people want to hear, but we should all boycot shoes that are not shaped like our feet. These are the most comfortable shoe in the word. I bought a second pair after a week of wearing the other.

Advertised as a trail shoe but they make for a great crosstrainer. They feel great on sprints, lunges, deadlift, squat. Functional as a casual shoe but I would be mindful of concrete.

I've exclusively worn Merrell's for 15 years and focus on barefoot shoes. The last few years or so have been tough to stay the course. First, a good looking barefoot shoe really wasn't on the site IMO. I mean some of them looked like they were designed by a drunk person. Just ugly. Second, I got a pair of Nova 3's and I felt like I was wearing giant foam blocks. The sole is so think I'm wobbly on my feet. This pair or Trail Glove 7's was my last hope before changing brands and they are great. I took off the Nova's and put these on and it was amazing. I love the gray color too. Merrell says to go up a 1/2 size, some reviews say go down a 1/2 size. I went up 1/2 and they fit perfectly. I was 9 1/2 in the Nova and a 10 in these.

Very comfortable shoe. I loved it so much, I bought two pairs and my wife a pair. Great, light weight, and durable.

The ideal barefoot trail running shoe for soil cement / gravel trails, people who don't drag their feet, and so and so on. If you have to run in an area that sometimes has thick underbrush, and uneven terrain, often a variation of the Moab / Moab Speed is a better choice. This is also good as a casual running shoe for 10KM loops / tracks, given the area around the toe box wouldn't get wet easily, if you were wearing 100% impermeable rain pants, gaiters, two pairs of socks, and some Body Glide / anti chafe on your toes and heel. It won't last as long as the Moab obviously, as it doesn't have the reinforced heel, even though it has arch support via the midsole, but it cost far less money, so definitely not a bad deal at all. It doesn't have to be 100% waterproof, given breathability is a very big concern ( though I don't like it as much as the old Chameleon line, although these have a 14mm / shorter drop as they are for barefoot running, and they would probably do better in very hot weather. ) I can agree with myself, that this is definitely not a shoe for tap dancing, doing heavy farm work, or biking. If there were alternatives, from personal experience, I would suggest another Wolverine Worldwide brand that has Goodyear Welt stitching, either an 8" oil / chemical resistant transitional boot, a logger's boot, an ironworker's boot, or something with a ripple sole for steep muddy clay embankments. An EVA wedge outsole with Polyester / Nylon Goodyear Welt stitching is better for people who want ultra low replacement costs at the entry level bracket. Over the long term though, it would be far more expensive than a boot with a Vibram sole ( with heavy use, you'd have to resole frequently, so the cost goes up. )

Bought them more for looks and not for running. Wear them to work and dates with wife. I run either in sandals or barefoot.

Enjoy them a lot. First barefoot shoe. Will buy again.

As a lover of barefoot shoes with a bit of cushioning, I have been hoping Merrell would go back to producing a zero-drop shoe with a 14mm stack height (as they did years ago). The more popular stack heights of 3mm and 6mm don't offer enough protection for walking fast on sidewalks. Merrell seems to have listened to my dreams because the Trail Glove 7 is the near perfect shoe for me. Not only does it have the 14 mm stack height with zero drop that I was looking for, but in addition the 2.5 mm lug sole on the bottom makes the shoe rugged without loss of flexibility. I bought two pairs (in men's because I didn't like the women's pastel colors, men's 7.5 works for my women's size 9 feet although it took a couple tries to figure that out). I love the two colors I picked: pine/gum and nutshell/dazzle. I use both of my Trail Glove (TG) 7 shoes all the time - for everything from a walk into town to hiking on trails. They feel like an extension of my feet. Right out of the box they felt like I had been wearing them for years. They are soft, light, easily bendable, barefoot-ish and yet slip-proof and gently supportive. I hope Merrell makes this in fall colors, keeps this line going, and gets beyond the pastels for women. It would be great to have this exact shoe in a more waterproof material for winter. A heavenly shoe. (I am 65 and live in the Pacific Northwest; I bought one pair of TG 7 from REI and the other from the Merrell site online.)

I love this shoe, I bought a second pair in a different color. It fits as expected. It's a very light and extremely versatile shoe. If I bring one pair of shoes on vacation, it's these. I can use them at the gym, playing various sports, walking around, all kinds of hiking, etc. I'll likely buy a 3rd pair soon, highly recommend.

This is by far the most comfortable shoe I've owned. I've found the perfect shoe for my feet. I have an arch so the zero drop stuff isn't all that comfortable for me, this shoe is minimal but has nice arch support. I bought 3 different pairs and now can't go back and wear previous versions of the trail glove as they are too constricting and aren't nearly as comfortable as this shoe.

This is my 4th pair of Trail Gloves and use them for daily work outs and light hikes on trails. I still wear an older pair for daily use. They are lightweight, comfortable, supportive, zero drop, and have a sturdier sole than the Vapor Trail (which I also like). These are great minimalist shoes, with a slightly more rugged sole. Will buy again and definitely recommend yto others.

I hike in the mountains daily. These shoes are great. Comfortable and good traction on scree and good protection on rocks. These are the best barefoot shoes I've owned.

I usually like to buy shoes instore, but couldn't find these locally so i ordered online and wouldnt hesitate to do it again.Thanks Merrell for another great pair of shoes!

Honestly a lot of ppl had negative things to say and maybe that's true compared to the previous models but these are awesome. I have several pairs of Merrells and these are my favorite. Minimal, breathable, just enough padding. I wear them daily because they allow my feet to breathe. They also feel great. I bought a black pair for work. I haven't ran in them but they could definitely do that on some trails. I use the MTL Skyfire 2s for trail running. Great for gym. I give them 5/5.