Merrell Trail Glove
Every version of the Trail Glove we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Trail Glove rates above 85% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Trail Glove, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Merrell Trail Glove 5 | 2019 | 6.6 oz | — | 87 | +4 | 3 | $100 MSRP |
| Merrell Trail Glove 5 3D | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $140 MSRP |
| Merrell Trail Glove 4 E-Mesh | 2018 | 16.5 oz | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| Merrell Trail Glove | 2018 | 7.4 oz | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| Merrell Trail Glove 3 | 2017 | 7.8 oz (men's) | 11/11mm stack · zero-drop | 83 | -1 | 1 | $100 MSRP |
| Merrell Trail Glove 4 | 2017 | 7.4 oz | — | 84 | +6 | 3 | $100 MSRP |
| Merrell Trail Glove 2 | 2016 | — | — | 78 | -8 | 1 | — |
| Merrell Trail Glove 1 | 2015 | — | — | 86 | -3 | 3 | — |
| Merrell Trail Glove 7 | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | — |
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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MSRP $140
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Merrell
Trail Glove 587 87 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 74
v5 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 6.6 oz
Two reviewers value the ground feel alongside protection from rocks and roots.
Durability 76MSRP $100
Overall87Value87Appearance86Comfort82Durability76Cushioning55Confidence74Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers value the ground feel alongside protection from rocks and roots.
At 7.2 oz it is light, and one reviewer describes it as wide in the front and slim in the heel.
Durability rates 4 or 5 out of 5 from every reviewer, and one calls the sole very durable.
Cons
Two reviewers say there is essentially no cushioning, which both treat as the point of the shoe.
One reviewer calls the traction decent but not lugged enough for a pure trail shoe.
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MSRP $120
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MSRP $120
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Merrell
Trail Glove 383 83 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 32
v3 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 7.8 oz (men's) · zero-drop
It weighs 7.8 oz on a 13mm stack, level front to back.
Durability 78MSRP $100
Overall83Value88Appearance86Comfort85Durability78Cushioning61Confidence32Buy it now
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Pros
It weighs 7.8 oz on a 13mm stack, level front to back.
Its one reviewer so far says the wide toe box does not force the foot into an unnatural shape.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far rates durability 4 out of 5, its lowest mark.
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Merrell
Trail Glove 484 84 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 54
v4 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 7.4 oz
Two reviewers value the thin sole's ground feel with some rock protection.
Durability 79MSRP $100
Overall84Value89Appearance85Comfort83Durability79Cushioning59Confidence54Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers value the thin sole's ground feel with some rock protection.
One reviewer regularly gets past 700 miles on the Vibram outsole.
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one runs it on trail and road alike.
Cons
Cushioning is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer says traction is good in the dry but not in snow or ice.
One reviewer calls the fabric lacing loops finicky, needing trial and error to stop the heel slipping.
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Merrell
Trail Glove 278 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 36
v2 (2016) · Trail shoe · Neutral
The five Trail Glove versions scored here run from 82 to 95.
Durability 73Overall78Value82Comfort82Appearance81Durability73Cushioning60Confidence36Buy it now
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Pros
The five Trail Glove versions scored here run from 82 to 95.
The one reviewer so far moved to it from supportive control shoes after barefoot drills.
Cons
Durability draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, and the minimal padding lets sharp gravel through.
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Merrell
Trail Glove 186 86 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 75
v1 (2015) · Trail shoe · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort, and one says it seems to help their plantar fasciitis.
Durability 78Overall86Comfort86Value83Appearance81Durability78Cushioning62Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort, and one says it seems to help their plantar fasciitis.
One reviewer logs roughly 1200 miles across two pairs.
The Trail Glove 2 after it scores 82 on one review, and the reviewer who moved to it says it is not as good.
Cons
Appearance and value are the weakest dimensions at 3.7 out of 5 each.