![]() ![]() The Road Glove has a smaller and thinner toe protector than the Trail Glove, but will suffice for roads and light trails. The Road Glove has a much wider sole - even wider than the foot - so it has more contact with the ground. The Road Glove 3 is more flexible in the forefoot than the Trail Glove, it has no rock plate in the sole and therefore offers more ground feel. The uppers are not designed for off-road running through the bush stay on the path with them.īecause I think this shoe can also be used for light trail runs, I think a quick comparison with the Merrell Trail Glove is in order. The mesh uppers let sand and dirt pass through and they absorb moisture very easy. For me, the cushioning isn't a problem but barefoot purists might find it to be excessive. I am used to running on shoes with minimal cushioning, and I can easily feel the 4mm of foam under my feet. ![]() Though the shoes have 4mm of cushioning they, have enough ground feel for most people. The Road Glove 3 does indeed feel very light on my feet.Ī comparison of outsoles: on top is the new Road Glove 3, below is the Road Glove 2. ![]() The same size Road Glove 3 weighs 192 grams, a weight saving of 18%. A Road Glove 2 in size EU 46 weights 234 grams per shoe. As an added bonus, Merrell managed to shave almost 20% off of the shoe weight. The good parts of the Merrell barefoot line did not change: they are zero drop, flexible and have a wide toebox. The Road Glove 3 has been completely redesigned, including both the sole and the uppers. ![]() The new sole has much more of an off-road grip and therefore is a good shoe for running on mixed surfaces. The Merrell Road Glove 3 is a different story. While the Road Glove 2 (with its flat sole) is a good shoe for hard and even surfaces, I would not trust them for off-road running. The suburban area where I live has a lot of off-road possibilities, but I always have to combine it with running on tarmac and other hard surfaces. When I run, I always try to hit as many off-road trails as possible. The primary reason for my change of heart is the new sole. I was never really interested in the Merrell Road Glove until it reached version three. ![]()
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