The Vapor Glove is a neutral trail running shoe family utilising Vibram tech from Merrell.
The Vapor Glove 4 is a barefoot model. It uses breathable construction design, and was released in 2019. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Merrell Vapor Glove 6.
With an average review score of 81%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | |
released | ReleasedSep 2019 | Jan 2020 | Apr 2020 | Oct 2021 | Apr 2019 | |
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
Weight | WeightM: 159 g W: 122 g | M: 193 g W: 164 g | M: 283 g W: 255 g | M: 335 g W: 266 g | M: 278 g W: 221 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot6 mm | 7 mm | 22 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | 11 mm | 6 mm | ||
Heel | Heel6 mm | 7 mm | 28 mm | |||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandMerrell | Newton | Xero Shoes | New Balance | On | Salming |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeBarefootBreathableLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero drop | BarefootBreathableLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero drop | ||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Adidas | Adidas | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Techs | TechsVibram | New Balance Fresh Foam | On CloudTec | Vibram | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | |||||
Common characteristicsRoadTrailNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1961) |
Terrain | Road (+1329)Trail (+519) |
Usages | Daily running (+1133) |
Brand | Merrell (+34) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1540) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1552) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1151) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1499) |
Shoe Type | Barefoot (+267)Breathable (+413)Lightweight (+587)Low drop (+486)Minimalist (+270)Zero drop (+336) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+859) |
Features | Breathable (+964) |
Materials | Mesh (+897)Rubber Sole (+61) |
Techs | Vibram (+75) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+248) |
Colorways | Black, Black / Grey, Blue, Blue / Grey, Charcoal, Grey, Grey / Red, Mineral, Navy, Orange / Black |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 4 | |
Released | Sep 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 159 g W: 122 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 6 mm | |
Forefoot | 6 mm |