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The Trail Glove is my favorite all-round Minimalist shoe. It's not as light as the [[Mizuno Wave Universe]], but it's a little more comfortable and lasts a lot longer. I've purchased my first pair of Trail Gloves over two years ago, and they're still going strong. I don't run in them much, but I wear them walking and I've nearly worn my first pair out. The Trail Glove is also a nice shoe for casual driving (it's not fire retardant for competitive driving.) I have the version 2 and 3 of the Trail Glove, and the changes are only cosmetic, so I'm grateful that Merrell hasn't screwed up a great shoe. While this is the Trail version, I find it's ideal for Road use as the outsole is not aggressive. For the latest version of the trail glove see [[Merrell Trail Glove]]. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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The Merrell Vapor Glove is a shoe for someone looking for a barefoot experience, but once just enough shoe to keep their feet clean and give a little protection from cuts. Of the shoes in the Merrell "glove" range, the Vapor does the best job of fulfilling the promise. Unlike in the FiveFingers, the Vapor does not have an individual compartment for each toe, so perhaps they should have used the word "mitten", but I find the Vapor to be rather more natural than the FiveFingers. It's also much easier to get a good fit with the Glove series than with the FiveFingers, as of the latter need to fit your foot shape quite precisely. The Vapor Glove is significantly more minimalist than even the Trail Glove, and in the past I've tended to prefer the Trail Glove in many situations, as the Trail Glove offers a little more protection, and it is a little harder wearing. More recently, I found myself wearing the Vapor Glove more and more, predominantly when walking. I only swap to hiking boots when I need to keep my feet dry for extended periods, or when I'm over really gnarly ground. Incidentally, both the Trail Glove and the Vapor Glove make excellent casual driving shoes, with the Vapor Glove doing a little better (they are not fire resistant, so you can't use them for most serious driving.) The previous version, [[Merrell Vapor Glove 2]] is almost identical; the only difference I could spot was how the lace eyeholes are formed. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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=Characteristics=
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-2-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 2 top]]
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* {{H:cushioning}}. The Vapor has a minuscule amount of cushioning from the rubber outsole, and there is a tiny bit of cushioning from what you might consider the insole were it not for the fact that the insole is sown in. The Vapor Glove is as close to uncushioned as I've found.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-2-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 2 bottom]]
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* {{H:drop}}. The Vapor Glove is zero-drop, as you'd expect (but don't always get) from a Minimalist shoe.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-2-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 2 inside]]
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* {{H:structure}}. The Vapor really does feel like a glove, and has no more interference with your foot movement than a latex glove would on your hand. I find that the Vapor actually has less interference than FiveFingers which artificially separates your toes a little.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-2-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 2 outside]]  
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* {{H:flexibility}}. The Vapor Glove is extremely flexible, and more flexible than most of its main competitor, the FiveFingers. The Vapor moves and bends very naturally with your foot, and doesn't have any crease where the shoe wants to bend in a specific line.
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* {{H:outsole}}. The sole of the Vapor is made up of blown rubber outsole with a slight pattern that really doesn't provide much in the way of nubs for traction. The rubber is moderately sticky, and obviously conforms to the shape of the ground, but on slick mud you won't find much traction (of course you would find much traction barefoot either.) I've put a lot of miles on my second-generation Vapor Glove and they lasted extremely well. The Vapor is so thin that when it wears down you do end up with a shoe that is offering the relatively little protection. It's only now I'm wearing this a third generation Vapor Glove that I realized just how thin my previous generation had become.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove top]]
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* {{H:shape}}. The Vapor Glove is nicely shaped, and one of the few shoes where I don't have to [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box]]. It's like the Vapor was designed for the human foot, something that is sadly rare. I actually find the shape of the Vapor better than the shape of most of the Altra shoes.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove bottom]]
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* {{H:upper}}. The upper is a thin, but has limited breathability when compared with a more open mesh found in some running shoes. The forefoot and midfoot is unpadded, but there is a tiny bit of padding around the heel, though it might be fairer to describe it as thick a material than true padding. There is some minimalist padding around the ankle opening as well. I find the Vapor to be remarkably comfortable, even for protracted periods.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove inside]]
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* {{H:tongue}}. The Vapor Glove has a thinly padded, traditional tongue that is held in places by a tab for the laces.  
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove outside]]
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* {{H:lacing}}. The laces are traditional flat laces that stay tied without any problems.  
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* {{H:heelcounter}}. Thankfully, there's no [[Heel Counter]] at all. 
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=Cushioning, Running Economy, & Performance=
 
=Cushioning, Running Economy, & Performance=
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There is [[The Science of Running Shoes| scientific evidence]] that a little cushioning can improve [[Running Economy]], which means it takes less effort to run at the same pace. The Trail Glove shoe does not offer enough cushioning to provide that increase in, so you'll probably be slower than you would be in a slightly more cushioned shoe.  
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There is [[The Science of Running Shoes| scientific evidence]] that a little cushioning can improve [[Running Economy]], which means it takes less effort to run at the same pace. The Vapor Glove does not offer enough cushioning to provide that increase in, so you'll probably be slower than you would be in a slightly more cushioned shoe.  
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=Characteristics=
 
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* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The Trail Glove is a well-designed minimalist shoe with great longevity. It isn't a fast shoe by any means; it's actually the slowest shoe I've tested. If you want a faster minimalist shoe, go for the [[Mizuno Wave Universe]], but the Trail Glove will last much longer. On the other hand, if you want a truly fast shoe, then look to the cushioned [[New Balance RC5000]] or [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. The extra cushioning gives an improvement in Running Economy that will make you faster in the RC5000 or Hyper Speed than any of the minimalist shoes. Note that while this the "trail" version of Merrell's glove series, it's the version I choose for road running.
 
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* {{H:cushioning}}.  There is no cushioning to speak of. There is a tiny bit of foam, and the outsole will give a little, but this is a true minimalist shoe.
 
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* {{H:drop}}. The Trail Glove is zero-drop, as you'd expect (but don't always get) from a Minimalist shoe. 
 
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* {{H:structure}}. Because there's no cushioning, there's no scope for multiple densities of foam. The Trail Glove wraps the arch area, but doesn't provide any "arch support" to cause problems.
 
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* {{H:flexibility}}. The Trail Glove is very flexible when compared to most other shoes but it's outsole does mean there is some slight resistance to flex.
 
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* {{H:outsole}}. There is harder rubber over the entire contact patch of the Trail Glove. While this is marketed as a trail shoe, the outsole has only slight lugs and limited grip in soft or muddy trails. I've found the rubber is hard wearing and provides sufficient stickiness.
 
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* {{H:shape}}. The Trail Glove is nicely shaped, and one of the few shoes where I don't have to [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box]].
 
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* {{H:upper}}. The upper is a little thicker than many shoes, but breaths acceptably well. There is no padding in the upper, but few seams and overall I've found the Trail Glove to be quite comfortable.
 
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* {{H:tongue}}. The Trail Glove has a thinly padded, traditional tongue that is held in places by a tab for the laces.
 
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* {{H:lacing}}. The laces are slightly rounded, but work okay; I've had the occasional issue with them not staying tied.
 
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* {{H:heelcounter}}. Thankfully, there's not a traditional heel counter, just a thing strip of reinforcement that doesn't do much.
 
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{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/clifton-2-1062|1062|Merrell Trail Glove 3}}
 
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=Comparisons=
 
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Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
 
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==Merrell Trail Glove and Mizuno Wave Universe==
 
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The Trail Glove and [[Mizuno Wave Universe]] are both minimalist shoes, but they approach minimalism in different ways. The Wave Universe is extremely light weight, and less than half the weight of the Trail Glove. However, the Trail Glove will last far longer than the Wave Universe.
 
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 bottom]]
 
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 inside]]
 
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|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 top]]
 
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|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 bottom]]
 
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|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 inside]]
 
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|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 outside]]
 
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==Merrell Trail Glove and New Balance RC5000 ==
 
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While the [[New Balance RC5000]] is stunningly light, it's not a minimalist shoe like the Trail Glove. Instead, the RC5000 provides more cushioning than you might expect, and enough for me to categorize is as an optimal shoe rather than Minimalist. Because the RC5000 provides enough cushioning to improve [[Running Economy]] it will be far, far faster to run in than the Trail Glove.
 
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 top]]
 
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 bottom]]
 
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 inside]]
 
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 top]]
 
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 bottom]]
 
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 inside]]
 
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 outside]]
 
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==Merrell Trail Glove and Vibram FiveFingers ==
 
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The FiveFingers are one of the earliest manufactures to focus on Minimalist shoes. I've had many pairs of FiveFingers, and there's a lot to like about them. However, getting the FiveFingers to fit right is tricky, as they need to match the shape of your foot quite closely or your toes won't go into the toe pockets. While having individual articulation for each toe is nice in theory, I've found that as long as I have enough room for my toes to spread and move naturally, I don't need that level of independence. As a result, I find that the Trail Glove is a better all-round minimalist shoe than any of the FiveFingers.
 
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 inside]]
 
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|[[File:Vibram-FiveFingers-KSO-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Vibram FiveFingers KSO top]]
 
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|[[File:Vibram-FiveFingers-KSO-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Vibram FiveFingers KSO bottom]]
 
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|[[File:Vibram-FiveFingers-KSO-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Vibram FiveFingers KSO inside]]
 
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|[[File:Vibram-FiveFingers-KSO-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Vibram FiveFingers KSO outside]]
 
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
 
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
 
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 14 August 2017

The Merrell Vapor Glove is a shoe for someone looking for a barefoot experience, but once just enough shoe to keep their feet clean and give a little protection from cuts. Of the shoes in the Merrell "glove" range, the Vapor does the best job of fulfilling the promise. Unlike in the FiveFingers, the Vapor does not have an individual compartment for each toe, so perhaps they should have used the word "mitten", but I find the Vapor to be rather more natural than the FiveFingers. It's also much easier to get a good fit with the Glove series than with the FiveFingers, as of the latter need to fit your foot shape quite precisely. The Vapor Glove is significantly more minimalist than even the Trail Glove, and in the past I've tended to prefer the Trail Glove in many situations, as the Trail Glove offers a little more protection, and it is a little harder wearing. More recently, I found myself wearing the Vapor Glove more and more, predominantly when walking. I only swap to hiking boots when I need to keep my feet dry for extended periods, or when I'm over really gnarly ground. Incidentally, both the Trail Glove and the Vapor Glove make excellent casual driving shoes, with the Vapor Glove doing a little better (they are not fire resistant, so you can't use them for most serious driving.) The previous version, Merrell Vapor Glove 2 is almost identical; the only difference I could spot was how the lace eyeholes are formed. (I use The Science of Running Shoes as the basis of how I test running shoes and what you should look for in a running shoe.)

  • Merrell Vapor Glove 3 top

  • Merrell Vapor Glove 3 outside

  • Merrell Vapor Glove 3 bottom

  • Merrell Vapor Glove 3 inside

1 Characteristics

  • Cushioning . The Vapor has a minuscule amount of cushioning from the rubber outsole, and there is a tiny bit of cushioning from what you might consider the insole were it not for the fact that the insole is sown in. The Vapor Glove is as close to uncushioned as I've found.
  • Drop. The Vapor Glove is zero-drop, as you'd expect (but don't always get) from a Minimalist shoe.
  • Structure. The Vapor really does feel like a glove, and has no more interference with your foot movement than a latex glove would on your hand. I find that the Vapor actually has less interference than FiveFingers which artificially separates your toes a little.
  • Flexibility. The Vapor Glove is extremely flexible, and more flexible than most of its main competitor, the FiveFingers. The Vapor moves and bends very naturally with your foot, and doesn't have any crease where the shoe wants to bend in a specific line.
  • Outsole. The sole of the Vapor is made up of blown rubber outsole with a slight pattern that really doesn't provide much in the way of nubs for traction. The rubber is moderately sticky, and obviously conforms to the shape of the ground, but on slick mud you won't find much traction (of course you would find much traction barefoot either.) I've put a lot of miles on my second-generation Vapor Glove and they lasted extremely well. The Vapor is so thin that when it wears down you do end up with a shoe that is offering the relatively little protection. It's only now I'm wearing this a third generation Vapor Glove that I realized just how thin my previous generation had become.
  • Shape. The Vapor Glove is nicely shaped, and one of the few shoes where I don't have to cut open the toe box. It's like the Vapor was designed for the human foot, something that is sadly rare. I actually find the shape of the Vapor better than the shape of most of the Altra shoes.
  • Upper. The upper is a thin, but has limited breathability when compared with a more open mesh found in some running shoes. The forefoot and midfoot is unpadded, but there is a tiny bit of padding around the heel, though it might be fairer to describe it as thick a material than true padding. There is some minimalist padding around the ankle opening as well. I find the Vapor to be remarkably comfortable, even for protracted periods.
  • Tongue. The Vapor Glove has a thinly padded, traditional tongue that is held in places by a tab for the laces.
  • Lacing. The laces are traditional flat laces that stay tied without any problems.
  • Heel Counter. Thankfully, there's no Heel Counter at all.
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2 Cushioning, Running Economy, & Performance

There is scientific evidence that a little cushioning can improve Running Economy, which means it takes less effort to run at the same pace. The Vapor Glove does not offer enough cushioning to provide that increase in, so you'll probably be slower than you would be in a slightly more cushioned shoe.

3 A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes

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If you're looking for "the best of the best" running shoe, here are my top picks. Of course, the answer will depend a little on what you're looking for, so I have recommendations for various categories.

  • Best All Round Shoe. The Altra Escalante is my current all-round favorite. It has plenty of cushioning for its weight, it has a very springy midsole, it lasts well, and it has a shape that's closer to the shape of a human foot than most shoes. It's a great shoe for any runner, including those Starting to run. It's also a fairly easy shoe to find due to its popularity.
  • Best Maximalist Shoe: If you want something massively cushioned, then I'd recommend the Saucony Kinvara 8. It's remarkably light and remarkably cushioned, beating Hoka at their own game.
  • Best Optimal Shoe: For those looking to trade cushioning for speed, the Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 was my top pick, but the latest version (LT 4) falls short of it's predecessor. There are lots of great optimal running shoes, which provide just enough cushioning with light weight and minimal frills, but all have their weak spots. Probably the best option at the moment is the Altra Vanish-R, which offers great cushioning for just over 5oz/150g.
  • Fastest Shoe: If you really want speed, then check out the Nike Vaporfly 4%. It's light, massively cushioned, and has a carbon fiber plate. Nothing comes close, not even the now defunct New Balance RC5000‏‎ or New Balance RC5000v2‏‎. There are a number of caveats; it's really expensive, it's really hard to find, and there's a significant injury risk.
  • Best Minimalist Shoe: Merrell Trail Glove. I recommend the trail glove for road running in spite of the 'trail' moniker. It's not a fast shoe by any means, but it's comfortable and will last well.
  • All Terrain Shoe. For trail running, I've become a fan of Altra, and I think their best shoe is the the Altra Timp, though the Altra Lone Peak is really close.
  • Honorable Mention: It's not really a running shoe, but the Vivobarefoot Ra is comfortable, minimalist and can more or less pass as a dress shoe. I've worn mine to weddings with a suit and they've not looked out of place. You can run in the Ra, but the leather means it doesn't breathe well.

For a more detailed on running shoes see the Recommendations for Best Running Shoes. This table lists the key attributes of What to Look for in Running Shoes. For more detailed information, on the shoes see detailed shoe comparison.

Full Review

Brand Name Rating Recommended
price 		Benefit Weight
(oz) 		Penalty
(sec/mile) 		Forefoot
Thickness 		Heel
Thickness 		Loaded Drop
mm 		Cushioning Flexibility
Saucony Type A Review Saucony A/A7 Recommended $100 6.4 6.7 12.1 19 22 1 4.3 7
Saucony Type A6 Review Saucony A6 Highly Recommended $100 8.2 6.1 9.5 17 21 4 5.0 7
Saucony Type A8 Review Saucony A8 Highly Recommended $90 7.5 6.2 9.7 19 20 -1 4.7 7
Adidas Adios Boost 2 Review Adidas Adios Worth considering $140 4.7 8.6 13.4 17 27 11 4.0 6
Hoka Bondi 5 Review Hoka Bondi Recommended $150 6.1 11.6 18.1 38 42 5 7.1 2
Hoka Clayton 2 Review Hoka Clayton2 Highly Recommended $150 9.1 8.3 12.9 23 28 1 7.5 5
Hoka Clifton 4 Review Hoka Clifton4 Worth considering $130 7.7 9.3 14.5 30 35 10 7.2 3
ON Cloudflash Review On Cloud Cloudflash Worth considering $180 4.4 8.3 14.6 19 26 7 3.7 6
On Cloudracer Review On Cloud Cloudracer Worth considering $130 5.7 8.2 12.8 19 27 5 4.7 7
ON Cloud X Review On Cloud CloudX Not recommended $140 4.5 8.3 16.3 21 27 7 3.8 7
Mizuno Wave Cruise Review Mizuno Cruise Worth considering $120 6.6 5.9 12.5 17 20 7 3.9 6
Newton Distance IV Review Newton Distance Worth considering $155 7.5 9.1 14.2 26 31 3 6.8 5
Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review Asics DS Racer Worth considering $110 8.2 7.0 10.9 21 26 6 5.8 5
Altra Duo Review Altra Duo Recommended $130 6.0 8.4 13.1 29 29 1 5.0 5
Mizuno Wave Ekiden 8 Review Mizuno Ekiden Worth considering $115 5.7 5.7 14.6 13 18 6 3.2 8
Saucony Endorphin 2 Review Saucony Endorphin 2 Worth considering $115 8.0 5.1 9.6 15 13 -1 4.1 8
Adidas Energy Boost Review Adidas Energy Worth considering $160 7.2 10.0 15.6 20 30 7 7.2 5
Altra Escalante Review Altra Escalante Best of the Best $130 9.1 8.7 13.5 28 25 -1 7.9 6
Altra Escalante 1.5 Review Altra Escalante 1.5 Best of the Best $130 8.2 9.0 14.0 26 27 -1 7.4 7
Saucony Fastwitch Review Saucony Fastwitch Highly Recommended $90 9.5 7.1 11.1 20 22 4 6.8 7
Topo Fli-Lyte 2 Review Topo Fli-Lyte2 Highly Recommended $100 6.7 9.1 14.2 24 26 3 6.1 5
Reebok Floatride Run Review Reebok Floatride Worth considering $150 7.7 9.6 14.9 28 34 10 7.4 5
Saucony Freedom Review Saucony Freedom Recommended $160 5.4 10.7 16.6 25 29 3 5.8 6
Skechers GORun 4 Review Skechers GORun Not recommended $100 6.1 7.5 11.7 15 23 3 4.5 7
Skechers GOrun Ultra 2 Review Skechers GRU Worth considering $90 7.5 10.0 15.6 28 34 8 7.5 4
Asics GT 2000 Review Asics GT 2000 Not recommended $120 4.8 11.2 17.4 28 35 5 5.4 2
New Balance Hanzo S Review New Balance Hanzo Worth considering $110 7.6 6.9 10.7 21 19 2 5.2 5
Hoka Hupana Review Hoka Hupana Recommended $115 6.1 8.9 13.9 31 36 7 5.4 4
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review Asics Hyper Speed Highly Recommended $75 10.9 6.3 9.8 22 26 5 6.8 6
Altra Instinct 4.0 Review Altra Instinct 4.0 Worth considering $120 6.0 9.8 15.3 29 25 -1 5.9 5
Asics Tarther Kainos 3 Review Asics Kainos Worth considering $130 10.0 6.9 10.7 17 27 9 6.8 6
Altra King MT 1.5 Review Altra King MT Recommended $140 7.5 10.7 16.7 19 21 3 8.0 5
Saucony Kinvara 8 Review Saucony Kinvara 8 Best of the Best $110 9.3 8.6 13.4 26 31 3 8.0 5
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Review Altra Lone Peak Highly Recommended $120 4.2 11.4 17.7 24 25 4 4.8 5
Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 Review Nike LT3 Best of the Best $80 9.8 5.4 8.4 16 21 5 5.3 7
Nike Zoom Streak LT 4 Review Nike LT4 Recommended $90 8.5 5.5 8.5 15 21 3 4.6 6
Nike LunarSpider R5 Review Nike LunarSpider Recommended $125 6.9 6.7 10.4 17 21 3 4.6 6
Hoka Mafate Speed Review Hoka Mafate Best of the Best $170 7.6 11.9 18.5 39 40 4 9.0 1
Pearl Izumi EM Road N0 v2 Review Pearl N0 Highly Recommended $100 7.9 6.5 10.1 14 20 4 5.2 8
Saucony Nomad Review Saucony Nomad Worth considering $110 4.3 10.5 17.2 25 27 2 4.5 4
Hoka Odyssey Review Hoka Odyssey Highly Recommended $130 8.5 9.4 14.6 37 45 5 8.0 3
Altra Olympus 2.5 Review Altra Olympus Highly Recommended $150 4.6 11.8 18.4 35 34 0 5.4 6
Altra One 3.0 Review Altra One Recommended $100 6.1 8.8 13.7 23 23 0 5.4 6
Altra Paradigm 4.0 Review Altra Paradigm Highly Recommended $150 5.3 11.0 17.1 28 30 5 5.8 8
Asics Piranha SP 5 Review Asics Piranha Recommended $100 10.1 4.2 6.5 11 15 3 4.2 9
Brooks PureFlow 5 Review Brooks PureFlow Worth considering $110 6.0 9.7 15.1 26 29 5 5.8 8
Salming Race Review Salming Race Worth considering $130 6.9 6.5 10.1 16 19 4 4.5 6
Altra Escalante Racer Review Altra Racer Highly Recommended $140 6.6 7.6 11.8 24 26 6 5.0 8
New Balance RC1600 v2 Review New Balance RC1600 Highly Recommended $110 8.8 5.6 8.7 15 21 5 4.9 8
New Balance RC5000v2 Review New Balance RC5000v2 Best of the Best $125 14.2 4.0 6.2 13 21 6 5.7 7
Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Review Skechers Ride Worth considering $85 5.9 8.5 13.2 18 28 6 5.0 8
Nike RN Distance 2 Review Nike RNDist2 Worth considering $120 8.0 9.2 14.3 25 28 4 7.4 7
Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 Review Inov-8 RXT-220 Worth considering $120 5.2 8.0 18.2 14 17 3 4.2 8
Salomon Sense Ride Review Salomon Sense Worth considering $120 8.5 10.0 15.6 26 29 6 8.5 0
Altra Solstice Review Altra Solstice Highly Recommended $90 7.1 8.1 12.5 23 25 0 5.7 5
Topo ST-2 Review Topo ST-2 Highly Recommended $90 8.2 7.3 11.4 20 18 0 6.0 7
Hoka Stinson Lite Review Hoka Stinson Highly Recommended $160 7.3 11.6 18.1 35 40 6 8.5 0
Altra Superior Altra Superior Highly Recommended $110 5.6 9.9 15.5 21 25 -1 5.5 4
Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Review Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Highly Recommended $160 7.7 6.6 10.2 17 21 4 5.1 5
Topo Terraventure Topo Terraventure Review Pending $110 2.6 10.8 27.5 24 24 0 2.8 10
Altra Timp Review Altra Timp Best of the Best $130 3.7 11.6 18.1 30 31 -1 4.3 6
Altra Torin 2.0 Review Altra Torin Worth considering $125 3.4 9.6 20.7 30 25 1 3.3 9
Altra Torin 3.5 Review Altra Torin 3.5 Worth considering $125 5.8 9.3 14.5 27 28 0 5.4 8
Hoka Tracer Review Hoka Tracer Recommended $130 7.2 7.4 11.5 21 24 2 5.3 5
Merrell Trail Glove 4 Review Merrell Trail Glove 4 Best of the Best $100 3.4 8.4 23.8 13 13 0 2.8 10
Topo Tribute Review Topo Tribute Recommended $100 5.9 7.3 11.4 20 18 -1 4.3 6
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review Mizuno Universe Highly Recommended $125 10.7 3.1 10.6 9 12 1 3.3 9
Altra Vanish-R Review Altra Vanish-R Recommended $100 16.1 5.3 8.2 19 21 4 8.5 6
Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Review Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Highly Recommended $85 2.1 6.1 27.6 6 5 0 1.3 10
Nike Vaporfly 4% Review Nike Vaporfly Best of the Best $250 10.4 7.2 11.2 25 37 8 7.5 2
New Balance Vazee Pace Review New Balance Vazee Pace Worth considering $110 6.0 8.6 13.4 18 24 6 5.2 5
Asics TartherZeal 3 Review Asics Zeal Worth considering $140 10.9 6.3 9.8 17 27 9 6.8 6
Saucony Zealot 3 Review Saucony Zealot3 Recommended $130 8.9 9.5 14.8 29 32 4 8.5 6
Nike Zoom Fly Review Nike Zoom Fly Worth considering $150 8.3 8.7 13.5 29 36 8 7.2 3

It's not a running shoe, but I love the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boot and I've tested the Altra Lone Peak Boot, the Hoka Tor Speed 2, and the Inov-8 Roclite 325 hiking boots
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