Merrell Archive

  • Merrell Barefoot Dash Glove & Pace Glove New Colors

    Merrell Barefoot Dash Glove & Pace Glove New Colors

    For all women runners, Zappos now has the biggest selection of colors for Merrell Barefoot Dash Glove and Pace Glove. With Zappos ‘365 Day Return Policy‘ and ‘Free Shipping Both Ways‘, what are you waiting for? Merrell Barefoot Dash Glove   Merrell Barefoot Pace Glove Grab the latest colorway releases and those on sale at Zappos now!  

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Barefoot – Women Only

    Merrell Barefoot – Women Only

    Join the women of Merrell on their personal barefoot adventures (see video below). A dedicated mini-site, Merrell Barefoot for Women, focuses on barefoot running and fitness. Learn the basics and benefits of the Merrell Bareform running style and unleash your natural power! http://www.merrell.com

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove Shoe Review

    Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove Shoe Review

    I had done an early review of the Merrell Barefoot Road Glove a few months back after running in a pre-production model. The Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove (Dash Glove for women) will be available online at Merell.com and in running specialty stores this month. Since I wrote the initial review in October 2011, the Merrell Road Glove and the Altra Instinct have been my “go to” road running shoes in my minimalist running shoe rotation. Dominantly a non-technical trail and road runner myself, I favor road shoes over trail shoes. Minimalist running shoes have been accepted in trail running...

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Barefoot Road Glove

    Merrell Barefoot Road Glove

    Merrell will be officially launching a zero drop minimalist road shoe with the Merrell Road Glove for men in Spring 2012 (Dash Glove for women). The Road and Dash Glove have synthetic leather and breathable air mesh uppers with reflective materials. They also have a fused rubber bumper. The midsole does not have the shock absorption plate found in the Trail Glove and also has a pancake flat Vibram outsole for road running. Being strictly a road runner (asphalt/concrete) for over 25 years, I’ve been running mostly trails for the past 6 months. And it is refreshing to finally see...

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Barefoot Minimalist Lifestyle Collection

    Merrell Barefoot Minimalist Lifestyle Collection

    Merrell is kicking into full gear with a slew of Generation 2.0 (Gen2) minimalist running shoes and new models for training, water sports, and wellness: Run, Train, Water, Life. I wrote about the Minimalist Lifestyle almost a year ago and boy, what a difference a year makes! I’ve tested over 50 minimal shoes in running (road and trail), fitness, casual, recovery, dress, and even golf since writing that article – 70+ and counting as of this writing. VIVOBAREFOOT (Evo, Neo, Ultra, Achilles, Aqua, Dharma) and New Balance (Minimus Road, Trail, Life, Trainer) had a good start but no footwear manufacturer...

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Barefoot Sonic Glove

    Merrell Barefoot Sonic Glove

    Merrell has added another minimal shoe to their amazing Barefoot Collection – the Sonic Glove (for men). We will review the Lithe Glove for women in a future post. I rotate through Trail Glove and True Glove in Merrell’s Barefoot Collection in my weekly runs when I’m not wear testing other brands. My best classification for the Sonic Glove is that it is in-between the Trail Glove and the True Glove. Here’s why. The Trail Glove is the lightest (and my favorite) and most breathable model (open mesh) and great for warm days. For colder days, I prefer the slightly...

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Trail & Pace Glove Review

    Merrell Trail & Pace Glove Review

    The zero drop shoes from Merrell are here! Shipping in mid-February, they’re the first ones available for purchase. And most retailers are already taking orders. Find out how the Merrell Trail Glove and Pace Glove performed. Read the full review here.

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Barefoot Collection Preview

    Merrell Barefoot Collection Preview

    Arriving in stores earlier than any other major footwear manufacturer is the Merrell Barefoot Collection. Here’s a quick preview of the models available in February or March 2011. Prices range from $90 to $120. Full reviews will be forthcoming late January. Merrell Men’s Trial Glove With advanced protection from rocks and roots but minimal cushioning, the Trail Glove lets you experience a more natural gait when you mix it up over uneven terrain. An ultra-lightweight upper (microfiber and breathable air mesh) with a synthetic leather foot sling provides stability and fits like a glove. There is also a fused rubber...

    Continue Reading...

  • The Year Of The Minimalist Shoes – 2011

    The Year Of The Minimalist Shoes – 2011

    2011 will be the year of living minimalistic. Do you know what companies have the most innovative technologies? And who are the most influential players? Read more here…

    Continue Reading...

  • Merrell Minimalist Shoes – Match Made In Heaven?

    Merrell Minimalist Shoes – Match Made In Heaven?

    Merrell and Vibram teaming up for new Merrell minimalist shoes (3 mens, 3 womens). The two leaders are exclusively collaborating to create an outsole design that aids in multi-directional movement and adaptability. The end result is Merrell Barefoot, a collection of minimalist, lightweight, versatile and efficient footwear. The collection is a progression of shoes that meet the varying needs of outdoor enthusiasts. Availability? Feb 2011. A dream combo? Will just have to wait but very promising!

    Continue Reading...