They do seem more durable but the fit is just wrong.
Merrell vapor glove 4 review.
I actually had a pair of the original merrell barefoot sneakers purchased many years ago and those were actually my all time favorites sadly it was time to retire them after many years of use and washes in the machine.
On the road an ultralight mesh upper keeps your feet cool and short sticky lugs.
With the vapor glove 4 it looked like merrell might have hit it out of the park.
The added feature of version 4 is the padded collar and tongue.
The weak points on the upper were reinforced and it was still properly minimal.
The merrell vapor glove 4 our editors choice winner is a minimalist trainer delivered in a package with superior ground feel and barefoot accuracy on roads and trails.
Unlike other shoes the tongue of trail glove 4 is a continuation of the upper part rather a separate tongue.
These 4 s feel amazingly narrower than the predecessor.
I ordered a pair and after a couple weeks use i can t recommend them.
With no midsole cushioning and a short stack height the vapor glove puts your foot right against the ground for maximum responsiveness.
The toe box is wide enough to allow the toes to splay but still narrow enough to feel nimble on technical trails.
The merrell omni fit lacing system gives a glove like fit.
The toebox is noticeably narrower the heel and midfoot.
Tried the vapor glove 3 and the vapor glove 4.