Best Barefoot Trail Running Shoes: Merrell Vapor Glove 3

Best Barefoot Trail Running Shoes: Merrell Vapor Glove 3

The Merrell Vapor Glove 3 barefoot trail running shoe is excellent for slow to fast efforts on moderately technical trails, especially in hot conditions. The ultra-flex paper-thin sole is just as featherweight as the upper of which the upper is plasticized with vibrant colors and is made of a super airy mesh lining that’s exceptionally light, yet strong and conforms to a wide foot. Read my full review here!

Bretta Riches

"I believe the forefoot strike is the engine of endurance running..."

BSc Neurobiology; MSc Biomechanics candidate, ultra minimalist runner & founder of RunForefoot. I was a heel striker, always injured. I was inspired by the great Tirunesh Dibaba to try forefoot running. Now, I'm injury free. This is why I launched Run Forefoot, to advocate the health & performance benefits of forefoot running and to raise awareness on the dangers of heel striking, because the world needs to know.
Bretta Riches