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Merrell Women's Trail Glove 8 Hiking Shoes

About This Item

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.


DESIGN:

  • Breathable mesh & TPU upper
  • 100% recycled laces
  • Burrito tongue for natural fit
  • Padded collar
  • External heel sling
  • Protective abrasion-resistant toe cap
  • 100% recycled mesh lining
  • 100% recycled mesh footbed cover

IN-SHOE COMFORT:

  • Cleansport NXT™ odor control
  • 30% recycled EVA insole
  • Merrell Barefoot 2 natural positioning
  • FloatPro™ Foam midsole for lightweight comfort

DURABILITY & TRACTION:

  • Vibram TC5+ outsole for multi-sport traction


  • Brand : Merrell
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26MERWHIKIWTRLGLV8BDU

REVIEWS

3.7
70%
Recommended

18 Reviews

Nice But Just One Issue.

Looks nice and is light weight. But the top where the laces tie digs into my ankles and I can’t figure out how to make it stop. I wore them outside today thinking they would break in but that one issue keeps me from saying these are the best shoe ever. Hoping someone reads this and can help me

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Pretty, Lightweight, Supportive Shoe.

Such a pretty shoe. Lightweight, supportive. I would give a 5 rating but for the fact that the top of the shoe is too high up my foot and rubs the side of both ankles.

Painful At The Ankle

I am so disappointed with the trail give 8. I love trail gloves and have worn each model since version 4. But I had to return this year’s Trail Glove 8. The shoe itself fit like I expected and felt good on my foot…except for the ankle. The ankle was horrible. The collar of the shoe was stiff and so rigid that it bit into my ankle and I wasn’t even able to tie the shoe tight. It did not feel like something that would loosen with wear. It felt like a rigid piece of metal or plastic was under the collar. I also was not happy with the burrito tongue. Why do that? It just made it very apparent if your foot needed more room than ‘average’ because the tongue wasn’t centered. I sure hope trail gloves 9 corrects for these missteps in version 8.

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Ankle Issues

I found that the shoe size was correct for what I ordered, but it did not fit my foot the way I would have liked. The ankles were built high and rubbed my ankles.

Beautiful Shoe But Too High On Inner Ankle

Unfortunately I had to return this item. On the inner side of each shoe the top of the collar digs in right near the laces. Otherwise length, width, fits perfectly and no heel lift. For reference I am a 38 EU and purchased size 8.

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My Favorite Trail Shoe

Love the Trail Gloves. Super comfortable, lightweight and breathable. Yet substantial enough for mountain trails.

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Fast

From the Grouse Grind to laps in Costco.... Snug true to size (7.5, slightly wide foot, 9 years of Merrell shoes) Great traction on most surfaces (muddy, smooth rock some slip). Amazing tactile feel and "foot response" despite this shoe having more developed construction compared to my previous vapor and trail. Also looks great with all my athleisure outfits.

Bring Back The 7

I prefer the trail glove 7, please bring those back. These sit oddly on my ankles and aren’t nearly as comfortable.

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Helps Prevent Falls

Love this shoe. It is comfortable, easy to walk in , and my balance has improved with the barefoot style.

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Comfortable And Light!

Super comfortable. Use for work and walks around the hood

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Older And In Need Of Strong Support

From the start, I have loved the color and the light weight construction. However, there isn't much cushion inside and the arch support seems minimal. But after wearing throughout the day around the house and all day while running errands, my feet and legs remain 'happy' in these shoes. I'll be enjoying these for a long time!

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Even Better Than I’d Hoped

I love these so much that I bought them in black as well. They’re comfortable immediately and give me the minimalist feel while protecting my feet—I walk a lot in an urban environment and these are perfect. And cute 🥰 I wear a 39 euro, slightly narrow feet, narrow heel, and the 8.5 is a perfect fit.

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Extra Comfortabe

Fabulous for walking in a range of terrains. Extremely comfortable.

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HE SHOE FITS GREAT HOWEVER I FIND MOST MERRILL SHOES ARE NOT SOFT INSIDE, MY FEET GET TIRED AFTER A TIME

Could Have Been Great

I've bought Merrell Trail Gloves since the original and have been buying the earlier versions on the used market since because Merrell cannot seem to return to what worked. This model is definitely a return to the earlier versions in a few ways: better arch support due to a narrower mid-foot, decent flexibility in the sole, roomy toe box, but the burrito tongue is a big fail. It dug into my ankle every time I stepped and wouldn't budge. It came up so high on my ankle and there was no adjustment because the tongue is partially sewn in on one side. If the shoe had a traditional gusseted tongue it would have been perfect. Merrell please return to what worked and stop messing around with a shoe that was perfect years ago!

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