The Trail Glove is a neutral trail running shoe family using Vibram technology from Merrell.
The Trail Glove 5 Leather is a special version of the Trail Glove 5.
It's a zero drop model. It has a rock plate reinforced sole design. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Merrell Trail Glove 6.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 10% of running shoes.
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released | Released | Nov 2017 | Jun 2019 | May 2019 | Feb 2020 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight252 g | 230 g | M: 179 g W: 150 g | M: 247 g W: 207 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 289 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot12 mm | 7 mm | 12 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 23 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel12 mm | 13 mm | 16 mm | 19 mm | 24 mm | 27 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail |
Brand | BrandMerrell | Inov-8 | La Sportiva | Altra | Merrell | Saucony |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLow dropZero drop | Lightweight | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow dropZero drop | Lightweight | Low drop |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | TechsVibram | BOA | Vibram | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1624) |
Terrain | Trail (+446) |
Brand | Merrell (+28) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1278) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1303) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+823) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1270) |
Shoe Type | Low drop (+240)Zero drop (+84) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+261) |
Features | Rock plate (+103) |
Materials | Leather (+9) |
Techs | Vibram (+59) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 5 Leather | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 252 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 12 mm | |
Forefoot | 12 mm |