Merrell  Vapor Glove 6 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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Want lightweight performance with a barefoot feel? The men's Merrell Vapor Glove 6 trail-running shoes are designed to let your feet move more naturally, with grip for variable terrain.

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Features

  • 100% recycled breathable mesh uppers help keep your feet cool
  • 100% recycled laces and webbing
  • Bellows tongues help keep out debris
  • External rear slings lock in your heels
  • 100% recycled breathable mesh linings
  • 100% recycled mesh footbed covers
  • Cleansport NXT™ treated for natural odor control
  • 30% recycled integrated EVA foam insoles
  • Merrell Barefoot 2 construction is designed to keep your feet in a more natural position
  • Vibram® ECOSTEP Recycle outsoles are made with 30% recycled rubber, which provides added durability and improved grip on wet and dry surfaces

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Trail Running

Trail-Running Shoe Type

Light-Trail

Running Shoe Cushioning

Barefoot

Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)

0

Heel Stack Height (mm)

6

Forefoot Stack Height (mm)

6

Footwear Height

Ankle

Footwear Closure

Lace-up

Upper

100% recycled mesh

Lining

100% recycled mesh

Outsole

Vibram ECOSTEP Recycle outsole

Rock Plate

No

Vegan

Yes

Weight (Pair)

12.7 ounces

Gender

Men's

Sustainability

Contains recycled materials

Size Chart

Merrell Footwear - Men's
77.588.599.51010.51111.51212.5131415
U.S. Men's77.588.599.51010.51111.51212.5131415
UK6.577.588.599.51010.51111.51212.51314
EU404141.5424343.54444.5454646.547484950

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Reviews
440 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

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110 out of 129 (85%) reviewers recommend this product

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Jwk
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Terrible Durability

11 months ago

Within 10 months the shoes had worn through in the heels to the point of a hole. These had been used indoors on rubber matted gym floors, so I couldn't possibly imagine they would hold up to any sort of hard trail running. The durability is extremely poor for the price point when compared to other barefoot shoes of a similar price. Wouldn't recommend for anything other than walking around. Previous Merrell products have been significantly better than these. I enquired with Merrell about the durability and their response was that gym flooring was not the intended use, as if that is some how roughed than trail terrain.... bizarre.

Originally posted on merrellaustralia.com.au
thewardonhere
ORLANDO FLORIDA
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

I can see why these are being discontinued

1 year ago

I bought these shoes 2 weeks ago, they arrived a week after they were supposed to, granted, it was the week after christmas, so delays can be inspected. I've worn the shoes for all of 3 times, with maybe 5 hours in total. In the time, the inner branding on the sole has come off. I thought it was a lose thread, but on further inspection of the shoes, they are just poorly constructed. Threating on the shoe is already getting lose or breaking, and the part where the rubber sole meet the end of the fabric is already coming loose. Mind you, I haven't even worn them out or worked out in them. They were worn around the office and driving a car. These are not worth the price they are charging. I would have sent them back and asked for a refund if I hadn't tossed my old shoes when these arrived

Originally posted on Merrell
Livingston
Nashville, TN
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Soles

1 year ago

I bought these in the summer of 2023 and the tread wears out fast on them. I wear them working out and while running errands. At any given moment there will be a hole in the soles. I love the fit and colorway but I'm not a big fan of the tread wear. I own other barefoot shoes and the tread on these wear the quickest.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on Merrell
Response from Merrell
Merrell
1 year ago

We're sorry to hear this happened to you. We stand behind our products and we'd love to do all we can to help. We have a 1 year warranty on our products for any manufacturing defects. Please visit our ‘Contact Us’ page at the link below and fill out the Defective Product Form to start a warranty claim. If you need any assistance with the form give the team a call at 800-288-3124. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/bdcuxst9

Dmitry
Austin, TX
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fits like a glove, no joke

2 days ago

I own the vapor glove 3, and 4. Leather, cloth, and synthetic variants. Had them for 7 years. This was the current model since those wore down except the leather. This vapor glove is best described as a Glove. It fits my foot perfect and snug. I absolutely love it. I’m a 10.5 usually these fit at a 10. I hope they make a longer lasting material because I foresee the soft material up top, as nice as it is will get oofed with one good branch rip. Otherwise perfect shoes and will keep buying these as long as they make them. Vapor glove 14+++

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on Merrell
James
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Good minimalist shoe

2 years ago

This shoe is my first try of "barefoot" shoes and I'm enjoying it so far. Fit is perfect with space for toes to spread and the laces lock the shoe to your ankle so I've not had my foot bunch up into the toebox. The sole is thin enough that you can feel every stone and the shape of the ground but thick enough that it's not uncomfortable. Grip is excellent you could climb in these ok. For travel these are perfect backup footwear as they can squash almost flat in your luggage if you travel light - carry-on only. They don't mind getting wet I've used them while kayaking and wading out onto mud flats. They have a pleasant quality feel to them too. I purchased these with the intention of having light backup footware which doesn't take up much space in carry-on luggage and trying "barefoot" shoes.

Originally posted on merrellaustralia.com.au
fedward
Washington DC
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Better comfort than the VG5, no better longevity.

1 year ago

I received a pair of these as a replacement for a pair of Vapor Glove 5 shoes that the treads were literally breaking off of. The good news is that the soles of the 6 are more flexible than the 5, and the ground feel is closer to the feel of the Vapor Glove 4. The bad news is that despite a different tread pattern the treads are breaking off the same way they did on my 5s.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on Merrell
Response from Merrell
Merrell
1 year ago

We'd love the opportunity to help at 800-288-3124.

Hal
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Lacking Durability

1 year ago

These are really comfortable shoes, but after only 4 months of wear there are holes in sole of the shoe under both of the heels. As other reviewers have mentioned the upper is also coming away from the lower at the stress points where the shoe bends. While barefoot shoes do come with some compromises, having to buy 3 pairs of trainers per year would seem to be excessive.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on Merrell
Response from Merrell
merrell
1 year ago

We would love the opportunity to help. Please visit our ‘Contact Us’ page at the link below and fill out the Defective Product Form to start a warranty claim. If you need any assistance with the form give the team a call at 800-288-3124. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/bdcuxst9

Jamlab71
New Jersey
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best version yet!

2 years ago

I have a this shoe for a few weeks now and this is the best version yet. I have had every version except for the first one. This version is very comfortable. It is a true barefoot shoe with a very thin and flexible sole. The toe box is nice and wide and this me tread is very grippy. The fabric is thicker and softer than the last version. It is also a good looking shoe. It doesn’t look odd or strange like some of the previous versions. It would be great if they made an all leather version like the Luna vapor glove that was previously offered. I just hope Merrell doesn’t stop making barefoot shoes. They make some of the best minimalist shoes.

Originally posted on Merrell
Response from Merrell
merrell
2 years ago

We love it!

Thomas
Largo florida
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Decent shoes

1 year ago

Very comfortable although the longevity of these shoes is questionable. 2 months in I nearly have zero tread left with the seams seperating even with cycling the shoes out out use for others.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on Merrell
Response from Merrell
Merrell
1 year ago

We stand behind our products and we'd love the opportunity to help. Please give us a call at 800-288-3124 or live chat at Merrell.com.

Anonymous
Ohio
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

a bit disappointed

1 year ago

I like the fit and the feel. The sole started wearing out almost immediately. After 3 weeks I have large bald spots in the tread. Great shoes if you dont plan on actually wearing them.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on Merrell
Response from Merrell
Merrell
1 year ago

We'd love the opportunity to help at 800-288-3124.

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