My old Merrell bare access trainers (see picture - orange sole) are wearing out and I'm looking for a replacement. The Trail Glove 5 shoes looked ideal; they are a snug fit, but it is noticable that both the forefoot and heel areas are much narrower in comparison to my older trainers.
The reason I'm returning them, however, is Merrell's introduction of completely unnecessary arch support. This places far too much upward pressure on my foot's arches and is so uncomfortable that I didn't want to wear the shoes for longer than a few minutes.
I'm disappointed that Merrell appear to have overlooked the whole point of barefoot style shoes, which is to provide a thin protective layer around your foot's natural shape. Arch support will NEVER be a feature that I require in a barefoot shoe.
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My old Merrell bare access trainers (see picture - orange sole) are wearing out and I'm looking for a replacement. The Trail Glove 5 shoes looked ideal; they are a snug fit, but it is noticable that both the forefoot and heel areas are much narrower in comparison to my older trainers.The reason I'm returning them, however, is Merrell's introduction of completely unnecessary arch support. This places far too much upward pressure on my foot's arches and is so uncomfortable that I didn't want to wear the shoes for longer than a few minutes.I'm disappointed that Merrell appear to have overlooked the whole point of barefoot style shoes, which is to provide a thin protective layer around your foot's natural shape. Arch support will NEVER be a feature that I require in a barefoot shoe.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2020
The reason I'm returning them, however, is Merrell's introduction of completely unnecessary arch support. This places far too much upward pressure on my foot's arches and is so uncomfortable that I didn't want to wear the shoes for longer than a few minutes.
I'm disappointed that Merrell appear to have overlooked the whole point of barefoot style shoes, which is to provide a thin protective layer around your foot's natural shape. Arch support will NEVER be a feature that I require in a barefoot shoe.
Unnecessary arch support
By MrZephyr on 5 July 2020
My old Merrell bare access trainers (see picture - orange sole) are wearing out and I'm looking for a replacement. The Trail Glove 5 shoes looked ideal; they are a snug fit, but it is noticable that both the forefoot and heel areas are much narrower in comparison to my older trainers.By MrZephyr on 5 July 2020
The reason I'm returning them, however, is Merrell's introduction of completely unnecessary arch support. This places far too much upward pressure on my foot's arches and is so uncomfortable that I didn't want to wear the shoes for longer than a few minutes.
I'm disappointed that Merrell appear to have overlooked the whole point of barefoot style shoes, which is to provide a thin protective layer around your foot's natural shape. Arch support will NEVER be a feature that I require in a barefoot shoe.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2020
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2020
Good fitting, bare foot trail shoe
By soulofarobot on 23 January 2020
Stepped up from my Vapor Glove 4 which I'd had for just over a year to the Trail Glove 5. Big difference - the 5 do offer some level of protection against stones and sharp debris, which the Vapor don't. Much better for my running which takes in roads, footpaths and other off road tracks. Still have the wide toe box, I'm a solid size 9 and I find a 9 fits me perfectly with space to give, no need to size up or down. Literally just finished my first 5K in them and very happy with the feel and protection they offer, whilst still remaining a barefoot running show.
By soulofarobot on 23 January 2020
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2020
Keeping in mind I use these as a casual shoe more than an running shoe, they have not had a particularly hard life. Super unimpressed, and now struggling to work out what to buy to replace them.
Broken after 13 months of not very hard use
By InfinityReversed on 18 October 2020
Bought these to replace an ancient pair of Bare Access. Surprised the sole was stiffer, but guess that makes sense given they're a trail shoe. Took a while for my feet to get used to them - but really liked them... until, at just over a year old, one of the sections you lace through just went and snapped on me as I was doing them up yesterday.By InfinityReversed on 18 October 2020
Keeping in mind I use these as a casual shoe more than an running shoe, they have not had a particularly hard life. Super unimpressed, and now struggling to work out what to buy to replace them.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2019
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2020
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