My Favorite Bike Packing / Bike Touring Shoes | 2022 Merrell Trail Glove 6
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey Guys,
I can't be happier with The Merrell Trail Glove 6. I wore The Trail Glove 5 across the country last year on a 4000 mile ride, and it was the most comfortable shoe I have ever Bicycle Toured in. This year I am trying out The Trail Glove 6. With over 200 miles on these shoes, already they are as comfortable as last years. Im looking forward to putting these shoes to the real test again this year, with some of the semi-secret trips I have planned. I hope you guys like this review, and we'll catch you on the road.
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6:25 Great Video! Here's an algorithm boost brother.
You keep teasing about 2022’s adventure…when is the reveal?
Shortly.
If you like these barefoot-influenced shoes I'm not sure I'd recommend going to clipless. All the SPD shoes I've worn (XC style) have really stiff soles. No bend in them at all. Not comfortable to walk around in, and the cleats clink around and skid on hard surfaces. Things might be different now though. I love my Merrell Vapour Glove 3's for general walking around, feeling very close to the ground, and running in every so often, but the Trail Glove 5 is my usual running shoe. Try the Vapour Gloves, a really light weight shoe, you can roll it up, but not for cycling in unless it's an easy gentle ride without any performance demands. Not sure about the TG6, seems like it's starting to depart from barefoot a little. When running in the VG3 you need to be very careful about landing on stones, with the TG5 still some care is needed, but I think there's specific protection against stone strikes in the TG6, reducing the flexibility and increasing thickness.
Yeah, I’ve always just been curious about clipping in. But I’m off the bike a lot and off into the woods. So a basic shoe has always worked for me. I’m wearing a pair of vapor gloves as we speak, I can feel every rock so I’m cautious of where I wear them. Merrell makes a quality shoe.
I've been riding with Merrell trail gloves for two years. Love them
Right on! They are really a great shoe.
Great looking shoe. Looks comfortable. I just purchased the Five Ten Kestrel Pro and they look great, I ride clipped in and I definitely recommend anyone who tours should give it a try. Thanks Matt
Ive been thinking about clipless for a few years, I will get to it eventually.
Just purchasedTG6 The fit is lovely. Thankyou also for review and that they are also bike riding shoe.
Glad you like them!
I had bought a pair of Lone Peak Altra 4's for my 2020 AT Thru hike but due to COVID I ended up canceling that hike .... Grrrr ..... I'm not bitter though, well, kinda I am. Anyway, started using them for biking and loved them. Light weight, dry out fast, large toe box, comfortable to walk in when off the two-wheeler. Still in good shape. Can't use them in the winter though. Will take a look at Merrell when the Altras crap out. Thanks for the vid!
Nice, I hope you get back to that Thru-hike. You won’t regret it, AT 2004. In the winter when it’s really cold, I ride in the lone peak boots, not so squishy on the pedals. Hope they work well for you.
What a lovely video,and channel.Hope you have a lovely 2022 and stay safe debs xx..
Thanks for watching, Debs. Hope the best for you as well. Be safe.
Thanks! I like Merrell shoes but they don't fit me...any of them. I just picked up some Pearl Izumi X-Alp's that seem good so far. I REALLY wish Altra would make bike shoes!
pearl Izumi has some nice shoes, I have looked at several pair. If Im not wearing Trail Gloves I am wearing Altras. I work in them, I hike in them, and I would definitely bike in them. Great shoe.
They have clipless SPD shoes very similar to those shoes
I have seen a few styles that might work for me. For now I am going with what I no. I have a road bike I might start experimenting with.
+1 for Merrell. I have a pair of Alverstones that I'll be taking for a bike camping trip soon. Comfortable and breathable.
Merrel makes some great shoes, have fun on your trip.
I just discovered barefoot shoes, enjoying them so far, look forward to wearing them on the bike.
The Merrell Trail Gloves are great, The Vapor Gloves.....Not so Much.
Absolutely love trail glove but really wish they made a hi-top version
Such a comfortable shoe, I’ll be wearing them for years to come.
23:21 Great Video! Here's an algorithm boost brother.
Thanks for that!
What a great shoe review video. I never thought i would type that sentence!
Glad you liked it!
Sweet. Merrell makes great shoes. I cycled for years in my Merrell Water Pros. They were awesome shoes. I wish they still made them.
I’m glad to have found a shoe that really works for me.
@@TravelingThru222 yeah, I don't like being clipped in. I tried it and it just wasn't for me. Luckily the Pearl Izumi shoes that I bought double as sneakers so I just took the clips off and put the caps on them. They are fine walking anywhere and great for cycling touring on the flats as well. I like using the flat gravity type pedals.
Nice shoe. Nice stream.
Nice.
Do you recommend the Merrell VAPOR GLOVE 4?
I don’t recommend any of the Vapor Gloves. You can really feel every pebble, and the stitching on mine started pulling out in a few areas. They really only look cool.
@@TravelingThru222 i’m confused, you made a video about the 6 right?
@@steffivandongen I made a video on The Trail glove 6, Merrell also makes a Vapor Glove which I don't recommend. The Trail Glove 6 is awesome I wear it everyday, The Trail Glove 5 is equally a great shoe.
@@TravelingThru222 I understand, thank you for your advice! I have platform pedals with pikes, are the Trail Glove 5 or 6 made for those pedals? :)
No glove, no love
Thats what I always say.
Excellent bro!!!
Nice.
Do you have a patron account set up yet ?
Not yet, If there is substantial growth with the channel, that will become an option.
@@TravelingThru222 well let me know when you set one up. I will be first in line.
Great video and review.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good review.
Glad you enjoyed it
The intro lasted about 3 decades longer then i needed
Hey thanks, that’s really nice, Nathan Hassall.
Merrells are badass! Very underrated sneaker
I agree. This shoe is great for any adventure to just walking around town.
Great testimony to having them all last year 4k+ miles
They really held up to the test, hopefully The 6's are just as good.
@@TravelingThru222 I actually looked them up, do you have an affiliate link?