Merrell Men's Vapor Glove 7 Leather - Pale Ivy
(Size chart see "attachments" below. NOTE! Size and color inquiries: info@petrisbarefoot.com)
Zero Drop - Wide Toe Box - Very light - Very flexible and thin sole - LEATHER
Barefoot at its best, Merrell’s Vapor Glove 7 is the most flexible and minimalist shoe in Merrell's range, measuring a mere 8mm stack height. Above the foot, a leather upper offers a sleek and secure fit while a specialized Vibram® outsole keeps you grounded and connected wherever your day takes you.
PETRI'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Merrell's Vapor Glove fits your foot like a glove in your hand, not only because of its name, but really! This is not about any compression, but about a natural extension of your feet. Being and doing with Vapor Gloves on your feet resembles barefoot activity as much as possible.
The Vapor Glove 7 is therefore a genuine barefoot shoe by all measures, also thanks to the thinness and flexibility of the sole. The grip is also excellent. On a scale of thin-soled barefoot shoe - semi-cushioned - thick-soled barefoot shoe, I would classify Merrell Vapor Glove as a "thin-soled barefoot shoe".
The Leather version of the Vapor is pretty cool looking! Sure it is a bit more expensive than the textile version. The perfect shoe for those whom the Vapor is suitable for its features!
Suitability for barefoot beginners
I don't recommend the Vapor Glove 7 as the first and only barefoot shoes if you want to immediately walk more and even faster with your first barefoot shoes. For a very calm walk, you can use shoes or even in the gym, but not hard heel strikes, not in a hurry and on asphalt! Harder walking/running with thin barefoot shoes requires different technique and strength and endurance on asphalt and they only come with time. Also, if you buy thick-soled barefoot shoes (minimalist shoes) then try Vapors from time to time. Test different models at the beginning and talk to the barefoot shoe experts!
Suitability for experienced barefooters
This shoe is surely already familiar to you, even if you don't have it yet? Vapor Glove 7 have a real barefoot feel! Works like a dream both on the trails and on the city streets - as long as you don't pull an extra long walk on a hard surface with these!
MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Leather upper
- 100% recycled laces
- Padded collar
- 100% recycled breathable mesh lining
- 100% recycled mesh footbed cover
- Cleansport NXT™ treated for natural odor control
- 30% recycled integrated EVA foam insole
- Merrell Barefoot 2 construction is designed to keep the foot in a natural position
- Vibram® TC5+ outsole provides exceptional traction for outdoor multi-sport activities, formulated exclusively for Merrell
- Half pair weight: 171g
- Drop: 0mm
