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Merrell Men s Trail Glove 4 Runner
Last Updated: April 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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/10
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652
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Comfort
248shoe, trail, barefoot, arch, merrell
+90%
-10%
" ... I made a mistake though, I thought that being such minimalist shoes, they'd end up hurting my feet with all the walking I'd be doing while in Vietnam. ... "
" ... My feet NEVER hurt! ... "
" ... These shoes look, feel and perform great! ... "
" ... Super comfortable with great tread. ... "
" ... Shoes fit perfectly, super comfy. ... "
" ... The orange is almost here and looks almost pink but wearing them for a few days has made the color more tolerable for me. ... They are super comfortable for me and there is some risk of stepping on a pointy rock but not at all bad. ... "
" ... Comfortable for trail use so long as the rocks are not too sharp. ... "
" ... Now to see if it helps any with my knee pain. ... "
Fit
147shoe, trail, like a glove, tongue, glove
+95%
-5%
" ... I wasn't sure at first because the tongue is weirdly sewn to one side. ... "
" ... They fit as expand are lightweight. ... "
" ... Per the usual with minimal shoes BUILD up slowly and you'll fall in love. ... "
" ... They fit exactly as described. ... "
" ... I like the fit and comfort ... "
" ... Fits perfectly, low profile, breathable, snug but comfortable. ... "
" ... Tough, durable and comfortable (initially the fit felt strange compared to the True Glove 3s I had been wearing, but my foot quickly adapted). ... "
" ... Shoe feels great, fits as expected. ... "
Build Quality
129shoes, sole, tongue, barefoot, toe box
+71%
-29%
" ... I have never ran in shoes with outsoles as durable as these, so I pulled the trigger on purchasing these TG4's (as I didn't want to destroy the leather uppers of the TG4 mocs with the winter running). ... "
" ... Instead, of a conventional tongue, the upper part of the shoe wraps around your foot from the inside and laces under the opposite side. ... "
" ... It’s been an adjustment with a zero heel drop. ... There is some shock absorption but it’s pretty close. ... "
" ... They protect well the foot, wrap it all around nicely and most important they grip on the pedal like no other shoe that I have tried before. ... "
" ... Time will tell if these are as durable as my New Balance Minimus were. ... The only problem I see with these Trail Glove 4 at present is the thin fabric behind the front rubber toe piece that covers the toes is wearing thin above the pinky toe area. ... "
" ... They are light, flexible, and minimalist. ... "
" ... Held up well. ... "
" ... I was looking for a sole that is minimal but still has some cushion and some rigidity. ... "
For Running
117shoes, shoe, trail, barefoot, merrell
+96%
-4%
" ... A great trail running shoe! ... They're nice for road running too! ... "
" ... using these for lifting and occasional trail runs. ... "
" ... I've had 13 pairs of Merrell trail running shoes and these are my favorites. ... "
" ... Versaclimber, HIIT, SAQ/Plyometrics) and intensities, and have come away very impressed with the fit and feel of these shoes. ... "
" ... I have only used these shoes for a few days, but so far, they are among the most comfortable running shoes that I have had. ... "
" ... I run in one pair and use the other for my daily use. ... They’re lightweight, zero drop, and one of the closest things I can find to a “barefoot” running shoe that doesn’t look super goofy. ... "
" ... Ran in them three times and love them. ... I was running in Merrell Racers before so these are a bit more padded but still allow me to run minimalist style. ... "
" ... You can walk/run over somewhat rocky terrain and not worry as much about the rocks getting your feet hurt since there's more shield/armor than some of the shoes in this class. ... "
Design
72shoes, design, shoe, minimalist, trail
+89%
-11%
" ... They look great too. ... "
" ... Overall very nicely done aesthetics. ... "
" ... The look great! ... "
" ... Design allows for natural gait and foot fall. ... I wish all footwear had this basic design. ... "
" ... Though I personally think they're very stylish in with a modern rugged twist. ... "
" ... These are my 5th or 6th pair into the more minimalist style shoe and I love just about everything about them. ... "
" ... They look nice too with dark pant for out and about ... "
" ... + they look awesome ... "
Product Reliability
30months, years, shoes, years ago, trail glove
+80%
-20%
" ... 2nd pair in the last year and I will buy another. ... "
" ... I've had for a couple weeks now. ... "
" ... They are at least two years old. ... "
" ... I am predicting these will last a long time. ... "
" ... After 2 years of use, my TG3 shoes still have their original laces. ... "
" ... I've owned four pairs of Merrells. ... "
" ... Sill great after 2 weeks. ... "
" ... I used to train in the NB MR00 until it was discontinued a few years ago, and despite doing a lot of searching through different brands (particularly Altra), these are the closest thing that I have been able to find to the road Minimus. ... I hope Merrell never stops making these. ... "
Size
25foot, shoes, larger, half size smaller, 1 2 size
+88%
-12%
" ... I believe they run on the small size, so if you're unsure order the next size up. ... "
" ... These however are the perfect width and shape of my foot. ... "
" ... True to size. ... "
" ... after serious size research i bought the TG 4 in the same size (12), but they are some what bigger, maybe 1/2 size. ... "
" ... Nice lightweight travel shoe that packs away nicely. ... "
" ... I ordered 1/2 size larger ... "
" ... I have EE forefeet, but size D heels, and I prefer zero-drop, so I have to compromise. ... "
" ... Very little padding, which encourages good foot placement. ... "
For Travel
18shoes, road, trail, glove, hikes
+89%
-11%
" ... I bought them for a trip that I'm taking in a couple of weeks so I'll post again after. ... "
" ... Reminds me of the original road glove with a more aggressive tread. ... "
" ... I use it as at the gym and warm weather hiking. ... "
" ... Lightweight, comfortable, grippy, I have yet to see if they are durable, but so far they are holding up after a couple hikes, camping trips, and shooting in the desert. ... "
" ... Nice lightweight travel shoe that packs away nicely. ... "
" ... I am a huge fan of these Merrell shoes for normal use, but absolutely enjoy them for hiking. ... "
" ... They are great for for my daily runs and longer trail runs in mud, dirt, beach and road. ... "
" ... I bought them for a trip I was taking to Vietnam. ... "
Color
18red, shoes, blue, pictures, orange
+89%
-11%
" ... Color and design it was good but quality it’s average. ... "
" ... I will only add that this color is very nicely delivered, I was surprised as to how it really looked physically. ... "
" ... The color is different than what is reflected in the pictures. ... "
" ... Black color style is actually blue. ... "
" ... If you're in the fence, start with the cheapest color option. ... "
" ... The orange in the pics are slightly decieving. ... The orange strips on the shoe are more peach color in person. ... "
" ... The color is eye catching. ... "
" ... The color (molten red) is striking and I love how they slip on and off so easily. ... "
Storage
15toes, toe box, plenty of room, shoes, roomy
+80%
-20%
" ... The size 12 fits perfectly and I have plenty of room in the toe box. ... "
" ... Looks like a good shoe but definitely fits large, returning for half a size smaller and hoping that's not too big. ... "
" ... Plenty of room for my toes to stretch out. ... "
" ... Size fit me same as others I've purchased, size 13. ... "
" ... I prefer a slightly larger size to allow plenty of room for the toes. ... "
" ... I had to built up some new callouses on my feet because there was less space. ... "
" ... Also I was a bit surprised by how roomy the toespace is. ... "
" ... I ordered a half size larger with no issue and it fit great. ... "
Weight
14light, super light weight, shoe, look, comfortable and light
+100%
" ... Very light weight and breathable. ... "
" ... Light weight and a good look ... "
" ... The fit is perfect, the treads are aggressive so they really get a good grip, and they are super light weight. ... "
" ... Fit as expected, light weight, etc. ... "
" ... Extremely comfortable and light weight. ... "
" ... I like the Trail Gloves because they fit consistently from year to year and they are light weight. ... "
" ... Great light weight shoe. ... "
" ... Light weight and breathable. ... "
Band
12foot, elastic band, strap, elastic, laces
+50%
-50%
" ... Also, the elastic strap that runs down the side of the shoe to hold the tongue in, rolls every time I put the shoe on. ... "
" ... There is an elastic band inside the shoe that holdsv the tongue in place and sometimes it's gets folded which can feel annoying against the side of my foot. ... "
" ... I used to wear vibrams but they fall apart within a year. ... "
" ... The thin material I’m referring to that is wearing thin is behind the rubber like toe cover and in front of the bottom lace eyelet. ... "
Price
11price, money, good, well, side
+91%
-9%
" ... They are a bit more on the pricey side but a good product and worth the investment if you can swing it. ... "
" ... They're worth every penny. ... "
" ... This is a great shoe and a great value. ... "
" ... They are well built and, if you are patient, you can find them at very good prices. ... "
" ... The price may be high, but it is worth it. ... "
" ... I paid $175 for my last pair and they weren't this good. ... "
" ... I got this second pair because of how much I loved the first ones and they are the exact same quality (just half the price because of the unpopularity of the color). ... "
" ... Even at full price, these shoes are well worth their cost. ... "
Marketplace
10pic, color, shipping, see, picture
+80%
-20%
" ... The color is different than what is reflected in the pictures. ... "
" ... SELLER DELIVERED ITEM ON TIME. ... "
" ... The orange in the pics are slightly decieving. ... "
" ... Thank you Merrell!! ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... so many more advantages to Amazon prime than just free shipping. ... "
" ... Pictures posted of the TG3 and TG4 side-by-side for comparison. ... "
" ... - The picture shows the shoe as "black" looking, but I actually got them and mine were purple/blue-ish which is nice as well :). ... "
For Kids
8loves, shoes
+100%
" ... They are for my nephew for Christmas. ... "
" ... My son really likes this shoe. ... It was recommended by a friend at school. ... "
" ... My husband loves these shoes! ... "
" ... I am actually the son of this account, but that's not the point. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... This is the second pair I have bought for my teen son, he loves them. ... "
" ... I love these shoes, like I did when I got shoes as a kid. ... "
Cleaning
8surfaces, running, wet, wear, tread
+75%
-25%
" ... After owning them for two years, they're still going strong with plenty of tread left to keep me from slipping around on wet surfaces. ... "
" ... I've walked about 15 miles in the last three days on dirt and pavement, up and down hill, and these shoes have been comfortable and exactly what I was hoping to find from the first lace up. ... "
" ... rocks and dirt easily slip into the shoe, so either put up with it or stop and get them out once in a while. ... "
" ... Vibram outsoles are always nice the tread pattern sheds mud and debris quickly while running to maintain grip. ... "
" ... I got mine in Vertical and they look so nice I almost don't want to get them dirty. ... "
" ... Great traction on the dirt and asphalt. ... "
Returns
7returning, returned, older, model, go
+14%
-86%
" ... I should have sent these back. ... "
" ... The return window for the second pair was June 25. ... "
" ... I returned them, but I would hate to go through the return process to find another defect. ... "
" ... I intend to return this and try to get an older model or look at different brands. ... "
" ... Returning after just trying them on so I can't say much about durability. ... "
" ... I definitely don't trust this shoe to last so I'm returning it. ... "
Product As Described
7pic, color, see, picture, photos
+71%
-29%
" ... The color is different than what is reflected in the pictures. ... "
" ... The orange in the pics are slightly decieving. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Pictures posted of the TG3 and TG4 side-by-side for comparison. ... "
" ... - The picture shows the shoe as "black" looking, but I actually got them and mine were purple/blue-ish which is nice as well :). ... "
Water Resistance
6wet, hiking, waterproof, traction, design
+83%
-17%
" ... They're super easy to wash, sink, shower, washing machine, water hose, whatever. ... "
" ... They offer a waterproof model but the design is much different and not so good looking. ... "
" ... They feel great hiking & even when wet. ... "
" ... The sole pattern is seriously awesome on rock, water, and sand. ... "
" ... I am happy with the protection and traction, but the real test for the traction will be running on wet rocks. ... "
Pedometer
5shoes, put, 100, walking, trail
+60%
-40%
" ... But if you want the next step up from barefoot, this is the next step up. ... "
" ... Walked in them first then ran. ... "
Capacity
4use, could
+100%
" ... We are a family of Merrell lovers. ... "
" ... They are like a glove for your feet ... "
" ... I have large, wide, flat feet. ... "
" ... I have size 15 feet. ... "
Drying
4trails, miles, sole, sloppy
+75%
-25%
" ... Enough traction for backpacking in mostly dry conditions. ... "
" ... These shoes are also tremendously versatile, whether you are trotting, running or sprinting on dry, wet, snow, or icy roads or trails. ... "
" ... They dry overnight hanging on a slack line so you're good to go in the morning for your next adventure. ... "
Ease of Use
3laces
+100%
" ... My only critique - the laces are flat & smooth and tend to come untied quite easy. ... "
" ... Stretchy and easy to work with. ... "
Software Platform
35
+33%
-67%
" ... I normally wear a 10.5 wide but since this is not offered in a wide I ended up, through trial and error, going with an 11.5 and they fit great. ... "
" ... UPDATE - 07/28/2018: ... "
Picture Quality
3comparison, side, picture, old, month
+67%
-33%
" ... See pictures for a comparison between my 8 month old 4s and my 27 month old 3s. ... "
" ... Pictures posted of the TG3 and TG4 side-by-side for comparison. ... "
Delivery
3+100%
" ... Ready to go right out of the box! ... "
" ... Product received timely & quality as expected ... "
" ... SELLER DELIVERED ITEM ON TIME. ... "
Hair
3+100%
" ... Style, cut and feel are excellent. ... "
" ... Clearly made from unicorn hairs and the skins of dragons. ... "
Cooling
3look
+100%
" ... Cool shoe though. ... "
" ... Also they look cool. ... "
" ... Cool offering Merrill. ... "
Device Compatibility
3+100%
" ... Both pairs I love ... "
" ... I'm hooked. ... "
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