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Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's barefoot running shoe in Basalt, side view with light stone mesh upper, coral collar and thin brown outsole
Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's barefoot shoe in Basalt, side view
Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's in Basalt, top view of the pair
Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's in Basalt, front view of the pair
Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's, thin Vibram outsole
Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's in Basalt, three-quarter side view

Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's - Basalt

Regular price $229.99
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SizeUS 8

Size not here? Email us or call 03 428 4499 and we'll see what we can do.

Description

The Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's is a barefoot running shoe with zero drop, a thin, flexible sole and a roomy, foot-shaped toe box that lets your feet spread and work naturally. It's made for runners and walkers who want to feel the ground, build foot strength and keep things simple. A Vibram TC5+ outsole grips on gravel paths and park loops, and the feather-light build barely feels like a shoe at all. This is the Basalt colourway.

Why You'll Love It
  • Feels like going barefoot, with just enough sole to take the sting out of gravel
  • Wide toe box gives your toes room to spread
  • Bends and twists with your foot, so it moves the way you do
  • Vibram rubber that grips on wet footpaths and dry trails
  • Recycled mesh upper and lining that breathe well
Technical Features
  • Drop: 0 mm
  • Weight: 148 g per shoe (Merrell figure)
  • Construction: Merrell Barefoot 2
  • Outsole: Vibram TC5+
  • Upper: 100% recycled breathable mesh with protective toe cap
  • Lining: 100% recycled mesh
  • Insole: Integrated EVA foam, 30% recycled
  • Odour control: Cleansport NXT
  • Width: Medium
  • Vegan-friendly: Yes
  • Colour: Basalt
Perfect For
  • Runners easing into barefoot running and building foot strength
  • Gym sessions, drills and strides where ground feel matters
  • Everyday wear and dog walks for barefoot fans

Less suited to: long trail runs if your feet aren't used to minimal shoes yet. For that, look at our Altra Running range, which keeps zero drop but adds cushioning.

Why We Stock It

Plenty of shoes call themselves minimal, but the Vapor Glove 7 is the real thing, with a sole you can roll up in your hand. It gives our barefoot customers a proper option alongside the cushioned zero drop Altras, so we can match the shoe to how far along that journey someone is.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping: $10 flat rate NZ-wide, free on orders $200+, and no rural surcharge. Order before 1pm (Mon–Fri) and it usually ships the same day. Most parcels arrive in 2–5 working days.

Click & collect: pick up from the shop in Three Parks, Wānaka. Usually ready within 1–2 hours.

Returns: changed your mind? Exchange or store credit within 14 days of your parcel arriving (7 days for in-store purchases). Items need to be unused with tags on, and footwear tried on indoors only. Sale items, socks, nutrition, gift cards and safety gear can't be returned.

Not sure about size or fit? Ask us before you buy, we're always happy to help.

Free NZ shipping on orders $200+

Click & collect in Three Parks, usually ready in 1–2 hours

Shoe fittings in store, no booking needed



Merrell Vapor Glove 7 Women's - Basalt

$229.99