Women's Merrell Barefoot Pace Glove Review

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(More customer reviews)Step 1: Read "Born to Run"
Step 2: Begin the journey to reclaim your genetic rights to a barefoot existence.
I spotted these shoes on one of the many barefoot running blogs and websites and couldn't wait to get a hold of them. I have slowly transitioned to barefoot running like so many thousands of others who were inspired by "Born to Run," and while I'm very far from becoming an shoeless Ultra Marathoner, I am a dedicated convert. Since retraining my feet and lower legs in my Vibram Five Fingers, the rest of the expensive outdoorsy cushioned shoes in my closet just feel terrible. My hope for these Merrell Pace Gloves is to have a shoe to wear when I'm not running that complements all of the benefit I have received from running in Vibram Five Fingers. Out of the box, these shoes are extremely light weight with the look and feel of a high quality Merrell product and I'm very happy with the look of the Chili Pepper color. I can definitely wear these as a casual shoe with a nicer outfit and feel great about the style. In slipping them on, the soles are very flexible and followed the point and flex of my foot and there are minimal seams on the inside. At first, they seemed long in the toes, which didn't make sense because I always wear a 7 1/2 in Merrells, but this is obviously on purpose. The width of the ball of my foot perfectly fit into the contours of the sole and the extra length allowed for spread of my toes within my stide -- this is very important and I am actually quite impressed with how well this was accomplished. I walked around the house and hopped on the treadmill for a few minutes and the shoes successfully encourange me to support my weight through the ball of my foot with a forefoot/midfoot strike. They were very comfortable while running and my toes still had room to spread without constriction. So far, these seem like an outstanding shoe!

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UPPER/LINING " Microfiber and breathable air mesh upper" Merrell Omni-Fit™ lacing system secured with welded TPU provides a precise, glove-like fit" Fused rubber toe bumper provides ultimate durability" Synthetic leather rear foot sling provides stability " Non-removable microfiber footbed treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution resists odorMIDSOLE/OUTSOLE " 4mm compression molded EVA midsole cushions" 1mm forefoot shock absorption plate maintains forefoot flexibility and protects the foot by distributing pressure" 0mm ball to heel drop keeps you connected to your terrain " Wash as needed in cold water, gentle cycle and air dry " Vibram® Trail Glove Sole/ Rubber Compound TC-1 Women‘s Weight: 4.7 ozs / 133.3 gm (1/2 pair)

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Brooks Men's Adrenaline GTS 8 Running Shoe Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to think I couldn't be a runner. Every time I'd run, my ankles and shins would burn so bad I'd have to stop after a few minutes. I'm in great shape too, it just didn't make sense. Well, turns out I just wasn't wearing the right shoes.
I went to a sporting goods store and got custom fitted and had my pronation profiled and all that, and they sold me the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 8. Not only is this shoe comfortable and affordable, I can actually run now without having to stop because of ankle/shin pain.
Highly recommended shoe, but definitely try it on before you buy it to make sure it's right for you.

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Many a runner relies on this trusted road warrior. The shoe is loved for its tried-and-true fit and feel, sought after for its signature smoothness from heel to toe, and depended upon for the graceful, graduated support of its PDRB®. The Adrenaline™ GTS 8 maintains all of the above while enhancing the ride with the long-lasting cushioning and resiliency of MoGo.

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Brooks Men's Beast Running Shoe Review

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(More customer reviews)I went through every brand of running shoes . I am tall and have a large frame and I tend to go through running shoes rather quickly. When I discovered Brooks about 4 years ago it was Heaven sent. Yes these shoes are expensive compared to others but you get your moneys' worth and hey spend money are your feet! We abuse them everyday. They suppport my whole foot and I have not lost any toenails as with others. I now run for fitness and not races. These shoes last me about 6 months. So if you are in searching mode I HIGHLY recommend these shoes.

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The Beast® has long served as a motion control superhero, coming to the rescue of runners with low or flat arches and excessive pronation. Now, a new full-length MoGo midsole extends the shoe's list of superpowers, with super soft, long-lasting cushioning offering increased energy return for some extra spring in your step, all with no sacrifice in stability. Built with the industry’s most advanced technologies, the Beast delivers maximum support and smooth, crave-worthy cushioning that feels as good on mile one as mile 100--and beyond.

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Men's Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove Review

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(More customer reviews)Ever since my KSO Treks disappeared a few months ago while travelling(TSA?) I have been back in the market for zero drop shoes. I loved my KSO's and was seriously considering getting another pair; however,I decided to look at some alternatives on different web sites and came across Merrell's bare foot running shoe's. I had to wait a bit, but now that I finally have a pair, I can tell you that it was totally worth it.
Before I start, I'll just preface this with the fact that I am not savvy on all of the lingo and dynamics of how these shoes are built and I am not a running snob. I run on and off trail 5 days a week, usually less than 6 miles, more intervals than distance work. I lift frequently too, and a neutral shoe helps save the knees with dead lifts and squats. That's what I use my shoes for, just to give you an idea of what I base my opinion off of.
First impressions: clean, simple, and lightweight.
Size: I wear a 10.5 M and so I ordered a 10.5 M and it fits perfect, with or without running socks. There is ample room in the toe box for your toes to splay. The lacing allows for a more custom/glove-like fit.
Comfort: It fits like a glove, nothing digs into my toes, heal or the top of my foot, just comfortable.
Performance: I took them out for 3 mile run right after I received them and was blown away. They felt good. My feet stayed snug in the shoes, I had adequate traction on mud and gravel laden turns on the trail and true to their barefoot tag, my feet were forefoot striking the whole way. The shoes incorporate a fair amount of mesh, so puddle splashes did cause my feet to get damp. Having already put a fair amount of mileage in the KSO Treks, I will add in my thoughts about how the Merrell Trail Glove stacks up:
The Trail Glove fits more like a glove that the slipper like KSO Trek, mostly because of the lacing system. The Trail Glove and KSO Treks are both lightweight, I haven't checked the spec's to compare, but they are both minimalist shoes so its probably not a huge difference. The separate toes in the KSO Trek's and other Five Finger line-up is a novel design (maybe not since it is just modeled after the human foot), but I don't think it adds any advantages to running that the Trail Glove doesn't, aside from being goofy looking, getting dandelions caught between your toes, stubbing your toes and the ability to grab things with your toes to impress your friends. I think the Trail glove is more protective and more comfortable than the KSO Treks and you don't have to train your toes to fit into individual pockets. If you like the Five Fingers, that's fine, I ran with them for a while and liked them a lot, until I tried these bad boys.
As far as durability and long term wear goes, I'd refer you to other running blogs of those who've test driven the Merrel Trail gloves before they were released to people like me.
Hope this helps.

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UPPER/LINING " Microfiber and breathable air mesh upper " Merrell Omni-Fit™ lacing system secured with welded TPU provides a precise, glove-like fit" Fused rubber toe bumper provides ultimate durability" Synthetic leather rear foot sling provides stability" Flexible plate in the forefoot protects the foot from stone bruises" Non-removable microfiber footbed treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution resists odorMIDSOLE/OUTSOLE " 4mm compression molded EVA midsole cushions" 1mm forefoot shock absorption plate maintains forefoot flexibility and protects the foot by distributing pressure" 0mm ball to heel drop keeps you connected to your terrain " Wash as needed in cold water, gentle cycle and air dry " Vibram® Trail Glove Sole/ Rubber Compound TC-1Men‘s Weight: 6.2 ozs / 175.8 gm (1/2 pair)

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