Minimal design. Maximum performance. Vapor Glove 3 Luna Leather combines sock-like feel with soft, full-grain leather. Add to that a Vibram® sole that provides nearly zero ground-to-foot separation.
J**A
Excellent all round footware
I've trained barefoot for over a decade and wanted a versatile barefoot shoe for work when it's too hot for boots. The fit is nice and wide and the sole is very grippy without sacrificing feel.I liked them so much I bought a pair of vapor glove 4s for the gym.My only complaint is that the toe box (where the sole comes up over the toes) feels slightly too large for workouts.The leather is lovely and soft yet robust enough to take an impromptu run or hike when required.
E**E
Good but could do better. Leather lined. Narrow.
Shoes are almost good but fall short in a few ways.Good things: leather lined as the glove is effectively one piece of leather (no unbreathable lining as some reviews have claimed)Could do better: they shoes fit very narrow for a minimalist shoes even when I went one size up so they don’t allow your toes to spread out which is important for a barefoot minimalist shoe. The design at the doesn’t really allow for the ankle to be held in place so it feels unstable when you move. The soles are thin and flexible as a barefoot shoe should be but seemed very soft compared to other brands and it seemed like they would wear through very quickly. I have since returned the shoes and opted for Vivobarefoot. More expensive but worth every penny. And of course of you buy cheap, you pay twice.
A**I
Completely comfortable to wear .
Been wearing it like everyday since I bought it some eight months ago. No sign of depreciation so far. The soul is sturdy. It is lightweight yet appropriately well cushioned.
W**S
Spacious and comfy
Bought to replace my thoroughly worn out Merrell Road Gloves, these have a similarly capacious toe box and minimal stack height.I wear them inside and out -- in fact, I pretty much live in them -- and I love their slipper-like comfort.Though I wear them for casual use, not running, I'm sure they'd be as good for running as my old Road Gloves if I were so inclined.I expect the usual Merrell durability. I've owned a few pairs and all lasted really well. Nothing ever came unglued or unstitched, and worn soles were the only reason I retired them.
E**K
Narrow shoe
The shoes look really good and they're true to size, but they're way too narrow. More like a wide regular shoe. I thought my feet would get used to it, I even removed the laces, but after wearing them around the house for an hour my little toe started to hurt so I had to return them. Shame because I liked them. I have to say, my feet are really wide so the shoes might be just fine for most of the general population.
B**K
Still going strong after 10 months
As with all shoes, I thought it was worth waiting to review these! Luckily, 10 months on, these are holding up well with only the sole being significantly worn at the heel (which of course happens with all shoes eventually!). I wear these shoes daily, and wasn't sure how long they would last given the thin sole and lightweight construction, but I am really pleased with how they have held up considering they are quite a bit cheaper than vivobarefoot shoes. I'll definitely be buying another pair once my current ones have given up!
K**N
Great fit for medium width feet
These are great for school shoes for my son and daughter, my daughter had very narrow feet and these fit perfectly, my son is slightly wider in the foot and they are a bit tight to start but eventually stretch out. They're very comfortable with being flat and thin soled with a wide toe box and they look smart for school.
M**E
The Canvas Ones are More Comfortable...!.
The Canvas Ones are More Comfortable than these...there tends tobe a build of pressure over the EXTENSOR DIGITORIUM (had to google that) of the foot that the canvas version do not have...these would offer more impact protection (relatively) but canvas for me...have 2 pairs canvas...These do look great in blue.I think this shoe concept was borrowed from kung-fu shoes as back in the day I wore £10 kung-fu shoes outside, and it was much the same road feel as these...There is someting about these shoes that gets the mind going while walking...you feel totally connected to the earth with the simple removal of the midsole.I see why I loved a certain pair of hi-tec hiking boots as they were much the same..that magnetic connection to terra firma with footfall.Overpriced if you factor in made in Vietnam..in all likelyhood £5 to make - but priceless in how they work your legs and mind...haha ! So yes, they have a bit of a monopoloy with this shoe model.Has anyone noticed how shoe sellers now vary the price between sizes..ridiculous !...it's the latest scam that should not be allowed...flat price over all sizes as it was in the past....So back these leather ones went, and I now am happy with 2 sets of the canvas model Merrell barefoot shoes....far more flexible on top of the foot.Vapor Glove 3 = ROCK !
J**U
Bigger than usual.
Very good shoes and seller. Just take a little mores maller you take usually if you need it. A take 8 us women. With this one, need 7us. Very good seller. No problem. Thanks a lot
A**R
Cheap rubber shoes
Disappointed in these. They feel like cheap rubber rainboots but in a shoe form - the so called 'leather upper' is a very thin leather lining attached to a mesh or felt upper. It feels awful all around. The shape of the shoe is great, and is true to barefoot styling, but the shoe itself is not comfortable or enjoyable to wear. Putting it on with socks, the socks almost 'stick' to the liner and requires quite a bit of adjustment to get them on properly. You also won't be able to keep these tied and slip them on because of this.Have enjoyed other Merrell barefoot/minimalist shoes, but these were a bad buy, especially when there are better options from other companies (lems/vivo/etc) available.
R**L
Nada que objetar
Cómodas elegantes
C**N
Great shoes
Very comfortable and discrete for barefoot shoes. Only downside is they get use marks/dirty rather quickly.
M**O
Scarpa barefoot, zero drop, tomaia in pelle scamosciata
Mi sono trovato bene con le Merrell Glove 4 in tessuto tecnico, perciò ho deciso di provare questa versione in pelle scamosciata. All'atto pratico le differenze fra la versione 3 e la versione 4 sono poche, giusto il disegno del battistrada della suola e la tipologia di lacci, elasticizzati solo nella versione 4.Piacevoli da indossare, leggermente più rigide per via della tomaia in pelle, queste Glovwe 3 Luna LTR sono perfette come alternativa invernale alle Glove 4.
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