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Review on Stylish Merrell Vapor Glove Runner Molten Men's Shoes: The Perfect Fashion Sneakers by Homer Reed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice feel, disappointing quality

I really like the feel of the Vapor Glove 3's movement. The absence of almost any material between you and the ground gives me more confidence, not to mention it added strength a lot to my ankles and knees. Aside from the size 13 being too wide in the toe box (I tried size 12 but they were too small) there is nothing about the fit of the shoe that I didn't like. Unfortunately, after about a week of using the Vapor Glove every half day, I noticed the sole of my right boot was falling apart. The same started happening with the left boot in about the same place (in front where the boot flexes to allow the toes to flex). I've used the Vapor gloves sparingly at the gym without even taking them to the track. I am afraid that with constant use the soles will just fall apart and at some point the shoes will become unusable. not what I expected from a higher level runner. If Merrell fixes this issue I'd like to try the Vapor gloves again, probably in a size 12.5 for a better fit.

Pros
  • practical item
Cons
  • incredible price