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Merrell

Trail Glove 3

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Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Weight
7.8 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
13mm heel - 13mm toe

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (87/100)

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Overall

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Appearance

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Ranks above 57% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (58/100)

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Below average (58/100)

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Lightest / Best comfort / Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz M
7.2 oz M Lightest
8.6 oz M
Stack
13/13mm
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37/32mm
Drop
—
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5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2019 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$100
$100
$155
Best price
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$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Good (78%)
Very good (81%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (92%)
Excellent (93%) Best comfort
Excellent (92%)
Cushioning
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (57%)
Above average (69%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (84%)
Excellent (95%) Best appearance
Good (71%)
Value
Very good (87%)
Very good (90%) Best value
Very good (85%)
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Reader Ratings

1 reader rating

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My entry into minimalism

Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2018

5/5

Overall

I’m 188cm tall and weigh 78g. With my larger running frame I was worried about injuries going into minimalist shoes but the Merrell Trail Glove 3 provided enough shock absorption to avoid injury while also enjoying a more natural feel during a run. The wide toe box doesn’t force my feet into an unnatural form and helps me avoid the bone spurs I get on my toes when wearing traditional running shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5