---
product_id: 317692255
title: "Merrell Mens Vapor Glove 5Sneaker"
brand: "merrell"
price: "€ 41.08"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/317692255-merrell-mens-vapor-glove-5sneaker
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
---

# Lightweight 0.65 kg Anatomical barefoot fit 40% recycled mesh lining Merrell Mens Vapor Glove 5Sneaker

**Brand:** merrell
**Price:** € 41.08
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🦶 Step into the future of minimalist performance with eco-edge style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Merrell Mens Vapor Glove 5Sneaker by merrell
- **How much does it cost?** € 41.08 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/317692255-merrell-mens-vapor-glove-5sneaker)

## Best For

- merrell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted merrell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sustainable Style:** Eco-conscious design with recycled mesh and laces for guilt-free performance.
- • **Durable Minimalism:** Abrasion-resistant TPU upper and EVA foam insole deliver long-lasting comfort.
- • **Effortless On & Off:** Elastic collar and sturdy recycled laces combine for quick, secure wear.
- • **Featherlight Performance:** Ultra-lightweight 0.65 kg build keeps you nimble all day long.
- • **Barefoot Freedom, Engineered:** Mimics natural foot shape for ultimate ground connection and agility.

## Overview

The Merrell Men's Vapor Glove 5 is a minimalist sneaker designed to replicate the natural shape and movement of the foot. Featuring a lightweight 0.65 kg build, 40% recycled mesh lining, and 100% recycled laces, it blends sustainability with high performance. Its abrasion-resistant TPU upper and EVA foam insole ensure durability and comfort, while the elastic collar allows easy on/off. Perfect for casual wear, hiking, and minimalist running, this shoe offers a true barefoot experience with a modern, eco-conscious edge.

## Description

The 5th version of our famous barely-there minimalist shoe is designed to mimic the shape of the human foot, keeping it in the position it would be in without shoes. Version 5 features and improved fit and increased abrasion-resistance.

Review: BEST MINIMALIST SHOES I’VE EVER OWNED!✨ - Hands down BEST minimalist shoes I’ve ever owned in my life! (For context, I was in the Marine Infantry for five years, and have done high intensity forms of fitness, so I’m experienced in the difference between effective and ineffective footwear). The current arena I’m using these in is Danza Azteca (a traditional dance of Indigenous Mexico) a dance style of prolonged, hours long dance sessions featuring rapid, explosive movements, and these puppies PERFORMED! I also use them for basic weightlifting where they feel absolutely spectacular. FAVORITE THINGS 1. Toe Box: perfect amount of room for my toesies without them feeling like they’re sliding around. 2. True Flat: the drop is quite minimal and your connection to the ground and its nuances is really gratifying. 3. Weight: they’re lightweight as he** and you feel truly barefoot. 4. Sock form: there’s no pesky tongue flopping to one side or the other, just a stitched sock entry that holds to the ankle wonderfully. 5. Laces: very sturdy and not floppy. 6. Aesthetic: the black ones are very slick looking, modern styling without being distracting or cringe 7. Overall fit: mine were correctly sized at 10, didn’t have to go larger or smaller. They hit the foot really nicely without being constricting at all. If you’re on the fence, try them! You won’t regret it!
Review: iF LOOKiNG FOR THE ULTiMATE MiNiMAL RUN SHOE FOR PAVEMENT, THiS iS iT - i had to become a minimalist runner due to L4 L5 disc injuries that doctors told me to stop running on. i needed to do many holistic things to avoid surgery, and one of them was reduce pounding on my back from running, but if i wanted to keep running i'd need to find a way. minimal running (on balls of feet with very little shoe sole and 0mm drop) was a way to reduce the pounding by 30% (all data & my own experience). so rather than run indoors on a treadmill, or pick another exercise, i spent 2-5 years transitioning to being able to be a true minimal runner. i'm not fast, but i can and desire the most minimal shoe i can find. THiS iS iT! while this is a must for me, for those who run on asphalt and/or cement, and thus need a flat soled shoe (vs the corrugated or rumpled sole on most other minimal shoes including the trail designed vapor glove 6)...this is the flattest sole out there that also has all the other needs of a minimal runner: 0 drop/long lasting vibram sole/light curved construction/etc). make no mistake, one needs to have the ability to be a true minimal runner otherwise injuries can result, but if you are up to the task and want the thinnest most flexible and flat soled shoe, this will be it. the thinness of the shoe allows immediate sensing and tactile recognition of landing on the asphalt, which causes the leg & foot, and the runner, to lighten the footfall by feeling the ground with remarkable sensitivity, thus reducing even more the impact. these are my shoes now, and i hope Merrell will keep making them, or versions of them that keep these attributes.

## Features

- Mesh and TPU upper
- 100% recycled laces
- Stretch collar for easy on and off
- 40% recycled mesh lining
- EVA foam insole with 100% recycled top sheet

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08CGNXDXX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,223,919 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #6,109 in Men's Fashion Sneakers |
| Brand | Merrell |
| Closure Type | Lace-Up |
| Closure type | Lace-Up |
| Color | Rock |
| Cushioning Level | Minimal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 719 Reviews |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Good fit |
| Heel Type | Flat |
| Inner material | Mesh |
| Insole Cushioning | Foam |
| Insole Material | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
| Item Type Name | Sneaker |
| Manufacturer | Merrell |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J135367 |
| Material Fabric | Mesh and TPU |
| Model Name | J135367 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion Lifestyle | Casual |
| Occasion Type | All occasion |
| Outer Material | Leather |
| Outer material | Leather |
| Pattern | solid |
| Platform Height | 6.5 millimeters |
| Seasons | Spring/Summer |
| Shoe Height Map | Low Top |
| Shoe Type | Flats |
| Sole Material | Rubber |
| Sole material | Rubber |
| Special Features | Abrasion-resistance |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hiking |
| Sport Type | Hiking |
| Strap Type | lace_up |
| Style Name | Vapor Glove 5 |
| Style Number | J135367 |
| Theme | Sport |
| Toe Style | Closed Toe |
| UPC | 194713977299 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| lining-description | mesh |

## Images

![Merrell Mens Vapor Glove 5Sneaker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BjjNf+7bL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If i wear a 10.5 in nike and a 10 in merrell, should i get these in a 10, or do they run small?**
A: Merrell sizing is the same in different products. I found an 11 vapor glove and an 11 moab flight both fit correctly.

**Q: Are these real merrel vapor gloves? I didn’t see this color of vapor glove on their website(US).**
A: Yes I have the them and the black from here.

**Q: How much do they weigh for both shoes together (Size 11)**
A: It can’t be any more than an ounce or two. The material is very thin yet durable. I highly recommend these if you’re getting into barefoot shoes.

**Q: Can you add an orthotic to the shoe custom or otherwise?**
A: Why! That would defeat the purpose of the shoe design in the first place. Find a shoe that has a thicker sole and you will be fine. The answer to the question is it would depend on the insert.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST MINIMALIST SHOES I’VE EVER OWNED!✨
*by J***O on March 5, 2025*

Hands down BEST minimalist shoes I’ve ever owned in my life! (For context, I was in the Marine Infantry for five years, and have done high intensity forms of fitness, so I’m experienced in the difference between effective and ineffective footwear). The current arena I’m using these in is Danza Azteca (a traditional dance of Indigenous Mexico) a dance style of prolonged, hours long dance sessions featuring rapid, explosive movements, and these puppies PERFORMED! I also use them for basic weightlifting where they feel absolutely spectacular. FAVORITE THINGS 1. Toe Box: perfect amount of room for my toesies without them feeling like they’re sliding around. 2. True Flat: the drop is quite minimal and your connection to the ground and its nuances is really gratifying. 3. Weight: they’re lightweight as he** and you feel truly barefoot. 4. Sock form: there’s no pesky tongue flopping to one side or the other, just a stitched sock entry that holds to the ankle wonderfully. 5. Laces: very sturdy and not floppy. 6. Aesthetic: the black ones are very slick looking, modern styling without being distracting or cringe 7. Overall fit: mine were correctly sized at 10, didn’t have to go larger or smaller. They hit the foot really nicely without being constricting at all. If you’re on the fence, try them! You won’t regret it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ iF LOOKiNG FOR THE ULTiMATE MiNiMAL RUN SHOE FOR PAVEMENT, THiS iS iT
*by J***Y on October 11, 2024*

i had to become a minimalist runner due to L4 L5 disc injuries that doctors told me to stop running on. i needed to do many holistic things to avoid surgery, and one of them was reduce pounding on my back from running, but if i wanted to keep running i'd need to find a way. minimal running (on balls of feet with very little shoe sole and 0mm drop) was a way to reduce the pounding by 30% (all data & my own experience). so rather than run indoors on a treadmill, or pick another exercise, i spent 2-5 years transitioning to being able to be a true minimal runner. i'm not fast, but i can and desire the most minimal shoe i can find. THiS iS iT! while this is a must for me, for those who run on asphalt and/or cement, and thus need a flat soled shoe (vs the corrugated or rumpled sole on most other minimal shoes including the trail designed vapor glove 6)...this is the flattest sole out there that also has all the other needs of a minimal runner: 0 drop/long lasting vibram sole/light curved construction/etc). make no mistake, one needs to have the ability to be a true minimal runner otherwise injuries can result, but if you are up to the task and want the thinnest most flexible and flat soled shoe, this will be it. the thinness of the shoe allows immediate sensing and tactile recognition of landing on the asphalt, which causes the leg & foot, and the runner, to lighten the footfall by feeling the ground with remarkable sensitivity, thus reducing even more the impact. these are my shoes now, and i hope Merrell will keep making them, or versions of them that keep these attributes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love these shoes!
*by M***0 on May 7, 2025*

Love these shoes. They fit my feet well and are very comfortable. I think they fit true to size as well. I love this iteration of the Vapor glove shoes because they no longer rip at the seams. This material is very durable. The only issue I’ve had is part of the sole starting to come unglued eventually. But they’ve lasted way longer than any previous version of the vapor glove has for me. If I could have this version of the shoe forever I would be extremely satisfied. They feel almost like I’m not even wearing shoes most of the time, they are so comfortable. I would not hesitate to buy more of these. I actually have two extra pairs now.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-10*