Stay grounded and energized with the Trail Glove 8, Merrell’s minimalist trail shoe built for natural movement. Featuring a thin layer of Merrell’s high-efficiency FloatPro™ foam for lasting comfort, FlexConnect™ technology for better ground connection, and a Vibram® outsole for reliable traction on wet and dry terrain, the Trail Glove 8 is designed to move with you—wherever the trail leads.
REVIEWS
47 Reviews
bob 27
been using the Trail Glove 8 the past month. Prior had the Wrapt. Trail Glove 8 is a step above, ease in putting it on light as the Wrapt, good traction and better for all around use. Find more support on the sole of the foot as well. Glad purchased
Steve
These are very comfortable but I made a mistake trying the wide ones and my foot seems to be loose and I only wore them for a day. I have bought two pairs of the boot style in medium and they fit perfectly.. Oh well we live and learn.
Cam07
Got these about 2 months ago, have been using them in the gym and for my 6 mile walks for weight loss. Was skeptical about the “Barefoot” style but I liked the look and Merrell’s have been the only shoes consistently comfortable so gave them a shot. I absolutely love them, the vibrant soles for trails give them probably a little more meat than usual “barefoot” shoes but I think that’s great. You feel the ground but if we walk on gravel acorns or sticks it isn’t uncomfortable. My only negative is I forgot I’m a 12.5 and ordered 13’s, and I must have got on the train too late because all the 12.5’s are sold out. Wanted to purchase like 2 more pairs of the oolong to have as backups cause I like them so much. Definitely recommend. I’m 6 foot tall, was 320lbs and have lost 40lbs, good portion cause of my walks, usually get arch pain from flatter shoes but no issues with these.
nybai
These shoes are exactly what I needed to help alleviate my back issues. It's remarkable how I now feel as far as spinal comfort. The Merrils were also more padded then other zero gravity shoes which for me, gave me more support.
ShockDoc
The newest Trail Glove is extremely uncomfortable. The medial aspect of the instep has a rigid plastic piece that dig into my skin. Can’t wear them for more than 15 minutes and can’t imagine trying to run in them.
Disappointed Merrell Fan
This is the most uncomfortable Merrell shoe I’ve ever tried. I wished I had kept the box to return them.
J Dagata
Seems well built and the overlapping tongue should help keep debris out as well as not moving off center. Having extra cushioning vs pure barefoot type of feeling but still a 0 drop has so far been good for me as an older runner. I did find that the first few days (a week?), the top eyelet was very stiff and dug into the front of my foot until it broke in a bit. Other than that I’m so far happy with them but really do like the older Trail Glove 7. The sizing does run large as I’ve found with most of the Merrill line but I did order a 1/2 size down knowing that already.
Roch585
I have had the 7 forever and it is great. I was going to upgrade to the 8 because I was wearing divots in the soul of both my 7's. However, after wearing the 8's for a day the collar of the was rubbing way to much on my ankle and causing me pain.
DailyRunner
This is my 7th pair of Trail Gloves in 7 years. I wear them out. They are the only shoes that I can run in on hard surfaces to protect my joints. Cushion is the opposite of what I need for long distance running. They are light, comfortable, durable, and affordable.
Craigshreds
I don’t own trail glove 8 yet but have owned the 6 and 7 and several pairs of the trail glove 6 leather. This line is by far my favorite of all the shoes Ive owned. I have high arches and find the support in the trail gloves (vs vapor glove) to be very good and comfortable. I also like the stability of the footbed, it feels like armor rather than a mountain of foam or zero protection. Also, I am very tall with narrow profile feet and would say these are ideal (I know others have complained about the narrow width). As a tall person the lower stack height is really great because the shoe doesn’t add more inches to my stature. My only gripe would be that you haven’t made a leather model for two generations now. I owned 3 pairs of the trail glove 6 in leather and would quickly buy up a few of a trail glove 8 leather.
Topo
I really like my new Trail Glove 8. These are the first pair of Merrell shoes I have owned. They are fantastic ! I wear them for strength training, and my feet don’t hurt at all when I ride the bike or walk. The only shoe I’m wearing right now.
wanabebillygoat
Love the trail glove 8. I genuinely feel like Merrell listened to all of the feedback provided from the previous TG models and applied it to the 8. The primary improvement on the 8 is the tread. Unlike the TG7 (and 4 for that matter) the TG8 has a tread that is both highly functional and doesn't shred like a soft cheese. It was super frustrating to buy running shoes and have the tread wear down instantly. It was so frustrating I switched to other brands after burning through two pairs of the TG7 for at least a couple years until the TG8 came out. I also supper appreciate that they kept the wide toe box. While the TG6 also had a great tread, it had a narrow toe box and I was worried the TG8 might also feature a return to a narrow tow box. The style of these is awesome too! Even though I mostly wear these for running, I also wear them casually. Older models colors and styles baffled me and left me wondering "who actually thinks this looks good?". Not the case with the TG8. My only request would be to bring back the 3mm lug. The 2.5 is decent but having 3mm would add about %14 more life to the shoe. I know I would buy more pairs and rule out competitors if Merrell kept improving the shoe like they did on the TG8. Huge TY, no other shoe is as enjoyable to run in!
JR68
Bring back the TG7! I bought a pair hoping the feel would grow on and the thick TPU around the toe box would stop messing with toes but after an hour of wear, I returned them. I then tried 4 store and found a pair of TG7 that fit. I'll take a pair of TG7 that I hate the color scheme than a pair of TG8 that the TPU constantly is poking at my toes! Best use is being turned into 3D printer filament because there is 0 comfort
MJReviewer
The Trail Glove 7 was my first pair. Although I’m a runner, I originally bought them for sightseeing during a running vacation. I struggled initially to find the right size, but once I did, they served me very well until the uppers eventually wore out. When I tried the Trail Glove 8, I had to go up a half size, but I immediately loved the way they felt on my feet. Perhaps because they come up a little higher around the ankle and have the burrito-style wrap, they really do feel like gloves. Unfortunately, once I started actually wearing them, I discovered a significant problem. There is a piece of hard plastic around the ankle that rubs painfully against my ankle. I have repeatedly had to use pliers to bend the plastic outward to keep it from digging into my ankle. It helps temporarily, but the plastic works its way back and the discomfort returns. That is particularly disappointing because otherwise I really like the Trail Glove 8. The fit and feel are excellent, but I shouldn’t have to repeatedly reshape part of a shoe with pliers in order to wear it comfortably. I’m counting on the plastic eventually breaking down enough to stay rolled outward. Otherwise, this would be a two-star shoe for me.
sg17
Great shoe. Been using trail gloves since the 6s and these are my favorite yet. I would completely wear through the tread on the 7s in 250-300 miles, I already have 350 on the 8s with no signs of real wear. The sizing is consistent, and they feel slightly wider than the 7, and definitely wider than the 6. They are very slightly stiff out of the box, but they break in well. Very well done.
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