Merrell Trail Glove 2 Running Shoes Review
These MERRELL TRAIL GLOVE 2 running shoes Really good shoes for less muddy trail running. The shoe structure is much firmer than my Merrell Vapor Gloves, and there is a slightly raised arch, which I was not expecting. As with my other Merrells, the shoebox is wide (and great for my specific foot shape) but the overall shape is such that, despite having narrow ankles, my feet don't fall out or feel loose. I think this shoe shape is great as it means my feet fit into the shoes rather than fitting to the shoes, with the latter case frequently leading to cramp in my calves in previous trainers I have purchased.
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In regards to the grip: I have been running in some extremely muddy, steep fields. I feel that the grip could be more, as my feet do slide a bit, but never to the extent I can't balance -- I just need to work harder. However, on rocks, roots and dry-ish grass these shoes are great. I find for running on tarmac I enjoy wearing my Merrell Vapor Gloves much better as these have a bit much grip for standard road running.
Washing: These shoes seem to repel dirt, which is great. I run in mud covering my shoes, then run these under the tap when I get home and the mud just comes off with ease. Plus they dry pretty fast.
The zero drop: finally, I love these bare feel trainers. I have built up the muscles in my ankles and arches significantly having run in them for over a year now. I would worry about heel strikers running in these though. I run on the mid to balls of my feet, and having no drop and increased flexibility means I can really increase my pace and be light on my feet. If you're a heel striker, I don't know how the impact might translate in your running style. But, yes, I would definitely recommend for people who like to, or wish to, run on their mid-front foot. These are definitely a nice in between stage from standard to barefoot trainers.
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