Merrell Women's J5066074 Running Shoe

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,826 ratings
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US Women's Footwear
Brand SizeUK SizeEuropeJapanHeel to toe (in)
52.535228.7
5.5335.522.58.9
63.536239.1
6.543723.59.2
74.537.5249.4
7.553824.59.7
85.538.5259.8
8.563925.510
96.5402610.2
9.5740.526.510.4
107.5412710.6
10.584227.510.8
118.542.52811
11.594328.511.2

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Care instructions
Machine Wash
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Mesh

About this item

  • Vibram sole
  • Mesh and synthetic upper
  • Traditional lace closure
  • Kinetic Fit TRI insole is contoured like your foot and features triple zone arch support to provide light support
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Product Description

Created by studying the foot in motion, this trainer is designed to enhance the foot’s natural ability to stabilize the body during rapid changes in movement.

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.2 x 8.4 x 4.2 inches; 1.45 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ J599678
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2020
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Merrell
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VN67FJ8
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,826 ratings

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
2,826 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the weight, durability, quality and comfort of the shoes. They mention that they are minimal shoes, super easy to walk in, built with more durable materials and that the arch support is solid. They also appreciate the appearance, and versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on arch support, and fit.

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174 customers mention133 positive41 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They mention that they are super comfortable, very stylish, and breathable. They also appreciate the toe box, lightweight, and no sweaty feet even after miles of hiking in them.

"...They are comfortable and really fit like a glove...." Read more

"...They are lightweight, breathable yet tough enough to take stony ground. Enough tread for traction on turf but not overdone...." Read more

"...is evident in these shoe's construction, which is lightweight, extremely comfortable, breathable, and has ample room for your toes to move around." Read more

"...+Widest toe box of allCons-Arch support was uncomfortable - too tallSizing7 is too big...." Read more

86 customers mention60 positive26 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the arch support of the shoes. Some mention that they have good arch support, while others say that it's terrible and weird.

"...These are just perfect and bottom line the carefully thought out support they provide gives relief I can feel head to toe while preserving all..." Read more

"...+The arch support is barely there and doesn’t hurt the bottom of my foot...." Read more

"...type of shoe, it lacks sufficient flexibility and had a hard arch support. Neither of those belong in a barefoot style!•..." Read more

"...The arch is good for me. Although they felt a little high in the first couple of miles, it did seem to flatten out to about the right arch height...." Read more

65 customers mention46 positive19 negative

Customers like the durability of the shoes. They say they are built with more durable materials and a stiffer bottom. They are also impressed with the quality and materials. They mention that the shoes are lightweight, breathable yet tough enough to take stony ground. The arch support is solid, and there is no breaking in needed. They also say the new mesh upper will hopefully prevent tearing. Customers also say that the shoe provides protection and traction on rocky terrain.

"...They are lightweight, breathable yet tough enough to take stony ground. Enough tread for traction on turf but not overdone...." Read more

"Exceptional craftsmanship is evident in these shoe's construction, which is lightweight, extremely comfortable, breathable, and has ample room for..." Read more

"...As I said, the material is thin & I hope they hold up with alot of use...." Read more

"...First impression was that they are light weight, well built. Upon putting on noticed that the arch inside felt high...." Read more

64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

Customers find the shoes lightweight, minimal, and easy to walk in.

"...The sole has a great thickness, without the weight or bulkiness of normal hiking shoes...." Read more

"...They are lightweight, breathable yet tough enough to take stony ground. Enough tread for traction on turf but not overdone...." Read more

"...craftsmanship is evident in these shoe's construction, which is lightweight, extremely comfortable, breathable, and has ample room for your toes to..." Read more

"...First impression was that they are light weight, well built. Upon putting on noticed that the arch inside felt high...." Read more

51 customers mention51 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They mention that the look is lovely, the toe box is nice and roomy, and the color is cute. They also like the style and comfort of the product.

"...highly recommend if you're on your feet all day..plus they're pretty cool to look at. Would buy again." Read more

"...Super cute with leggings, shorts, skorts, ankle pants, and even casual skirts. I think the price is fair for these shoes...." Read more

"...The colors are nice. I like the padded tongue as opposed to the 4, which sort of folds over your foot in one piece. BUT, the arch is so bad...." Read more

"The shoes themselves are very nice. After reading reviews, specifically for shoes around my size, I decided not to size up and to get my normal size...." Read more

46 customers mention42 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. For example, they mention they're fantastic, amazing, and great walking shoes. They also appreciate the coating around the toebox, great laces, and the new mesh upper. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and comfort.

"I have nothing bad to say about these shoes. They are amazing. I have very thin narrow feet with a very high instep...." Read more

"...Other than having more arch support than I expected, the shoes are excellent...." Read more

"...I'm not a runner but I can confirm they are great walking shoes and all around wear anywhere shoes. I love the toe box...." Read more

"...I notice. These shoes are so comfortable,ighweivht and breathable. They are my absolute new favorite." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers have good things to say about the versatility of the shoes. They say it's a great running and hiking shoe, with good grip for uneven terrain. They also say it is a good walking sneaker, with great traction. Customers also mention that it is versatile for everyday fitness activity, and great for long walks.

"...I wore them to the trail for a run yesterday and they did well on rocks though the big ones still jabbed my feet. Definitely did well though...." Read more

"They shoes make running fun again. The fit is true to size for me. They are my first barefoot running shoes, and I am very impressed...." Read more

"...Had these, in a smaller size, for a while now and they are beyond wonderful. The zero sole has made my calves work very hard and they look awesome...." Read more

"I normally wear a 9.5, so ordered the same. It is a little big, but works well. Love the design the most." Read more

155 customers mention92 positive63 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the shoes. Some customers like that the toe box is wide enough, while others say that it runs big.

"...+They have a wide toe box – ONLY if you get the wide size – otherwise the regular ones are too narrow due to the strap they added across the toe..." Read more

"...6 and it is hands down a crappier version of this shoe- too narrow in the toe box and the soles aren’t as nice as this model...." Read more

"They shoes make running fun again. The fit is true to size for me. They are my first barefoot running shoes, and I am very impressed...." Read more

"Heard they run small,, ordered a 1/2 size bigger..the fit is good with thin socks,toes have plenty of space and aren't cramped...." Read more

Just got, will return. Here’s why…
3 Stars
Just got, will return. Here’s why…
I was so hoping to like these and be able to use them especially because I ordered my kid the matching ones. But I can’t wear these.• For being touted as more of a “barefoot” / minimalist type of shoe, it lacks sufficient flexibility and had a hard arch support. Neither of those belong in a barefoot style!• These shoes are flexible at the ball of the foot, but nowhere else. The arch area & heel area very hard / stiff which I found quite uncomfortable after two minutes of trying on/ walking inside my home.• They are very narrow at the center of the foot. When applying pressure like walking, my foot was a good inch over the side of the arch area! (See photos. My finger was touching the edge of the hard arch part on the shoe- the whole first third of my finger is hidden. That’s how much my foot is over the footbed. No thanks!) I don’t have super wide feet either. It seems like you’d have to have perfectly dainty feet with a high arch to fit these properly.• I had enough room in the toe box to have a natural splay (though this could be due to ordering half size bigger than I typically wear.)• The mesh material felt decent and I liked that it wasn’t too thick.Overall it didn’t feel very barefoot or minimalistic style to me. If you have narrow or average width feet and don’t care if the arch area doesn’t move, these would probably work ok.
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Top reviews from the United States

Danyell
5.0 out of 5 stars Love These Hiking Shoes!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
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I really like the shoes! I wear a 9.5-10, depending on the type of shoe & where I buy them. I originally bought a 10 but they were way too big, so I had to return, which was fairly easy, except I had to drive 20 min. to a UPS store or pay for a pick up. My refund came in very quickly & I got a 9.5, which fit great. There's still a bit of room at the toe but that will allow for a pair if socks, so its fine. My reason for getting a minimalist hiking shoe wasn't a barefoot feel, it was to have a lightweight shoe, so I also added an insert because I've had plantar fasciitis for a while, which makes it extremely painful to walk. I hike up to 10 miles a few times a week so that kind of sucks. As soon as I put these on the pain was almost gone & was even better with the insert. Which is wonderful, since I absolutely cannot stop hiking! I often walk on partly gravel, rough trails with lots of tree roots etc. & could feel everything through other soles which were much thicker/heavier. With these, I don't feel anything! I could've done without the M width but didn't notice that's what I was buying. I'm not sure there's even an option for anything else besides an M. Even so, it's fine, they just kind of bunch up a bit when I tighten the laces because I dont like walking in loosely tied shoes. The material is thin & they are VERY lightweight, which I love. I'd suggest socks that cover your ankles b/c I wore low ankle socks & the tongue & ankle material kind of dug into my skin a bit but I did have them tied on the tighter side. As I said, the material is thin & I hope they hold up with alot of use. The sole has a great thickness, without the weight or bulkiness of normal hiking shoes. Honestly, it felt like I had nothing on my feet when I wore them! Note that there is a noticeable arch in these shoes. I have pretty flat feet but the arch doesn't bother me. I've read reviews where others complained about it. As I said these shoes immediately took away my plantars pain, so maybe the arch helped? Either way, I love these shoes! Just wish the price wasn't more for different colors. I may pay extra for another color other than black but not sure. Overall, Im extremely happy with the puchase!
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ILoveFeralCats
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best running shoes I’ve owned
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
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I agree with other reviewers that you should size down a half size from your normal running shoes.
I have Merrell bare arc and was very disappointed that they were discontinued. I still run in them and have had them for years. They last forever.

I have tried previous versions of the trail glove and didn’t like the fit so I wasn’t sure I would like these. Out of desperation since Merrell discontinued almost the entire line of barefoot shoes which seem to have been widely loved by a significant population, I tried the last model that is still available and have not been disappointed! They are comfortable and really fit like a glove. My toes have more room than they did in my bare arcs- so I may even be more pleased with these running shoes. I wore them to the trail for a run yesterday and they did well on rocks though the big ones still jabbed my feet. Definitely did well though. They do run a little hotter than my bare arcs which are a more breathable mesh. I’d like to wear more cushioned socks but need a very breathable sock for these.

I tried the trail glove 6 and it is hands down a crappier version of this shoe- too narrow in the toe box and the soles aren’t as nice as this model. I would love to see Merrill make a new version of this for the road again. I had the road glove and it was the best fitting shoe I ever wore. I hope the next model of the trail glove is more like this one. I’m so glad these were still available!
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BookNerd
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly fits like a glove, therapeutic!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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I absolutely live these shoes! I've spent a lifetime using minimal footwear, even before it was the trendy thing to do. I'm starting to have some arthritis however, mostly owing to genetic factors and so I've had to change up my approach in order to take stress off of my joints during impact sports. Ive always liked Merrill and tried these because they do have some arch support and a bit more protection on the bottom. I am absolutely astounded at the difference these shoes make! The relief was instant, first time I used them. My feet actually felt better after a day of sprinting than they did when I started. I ordered two more pair just to wear all the time because they support in just the right places and alleviate my pain. That said, this is still very much a barefoot shoe with all the qualities one hopes for. These have a flexible sole with fantastic ground feel, even in varied terrain. You would be hard pressed to turn an ankle in them because of the low profile and sensitivity. They are lightweight, breathable yet tough enough to take stony ground. Enough tread for traction on turf but not overdone. These are just perfect and bottom line the carefully thought out support they provide gives relief I can feel head to toe while preserving all things barefoot!
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect fit
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2021
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Great shoe. My second pair highly recommend
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claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2023
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I like them very much , they fit well , comfortable however it is quite expensive for what it is .
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Kaveh
5.0 out of 5 stars These are the best shoes for running!
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2021
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I bought them because I wanted to try to run with barefoot shoes and these ones had very good reviews. I wore them a few times to run in the snow and really really liked them. They are a good transition to complete barefoot shoes since they have a thin layer underneath the sole of the shoes that still protects your feed from the ground. I definitely recommend these shoes!
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Beth Ani
4.0 out of 5 stars Great shoes but not very durable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2022
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Really liked these shoes for trail running. You feel the stones through them but not in an painful way. Very lightweight. Main gripe is that the uppers started to wear away well within six months (got small holes which have grown into years)
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Cliente Amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars Non barefoot, ma ok per transizione. Forte arco plantare. Prendere taglia abituale.
Reviewed in Italy on November 1, 2022
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Sono barefoot da un annetto, e queste sono le prime Merrell che provo. Non mi è piaciuto il marcato supporto plantare e il fatto che non sono scarpe barefoot/drop zero. Tuttavia, apprezzo la pianta larga e trovo che le scarpe siano ok per chi vuole fare la transizione a barefoot con gradualità. Per ora le ho usate in montagna e mi sono trovata bene, a breve le proverò per una corsa leggera.
Se avessi dovuto usarle tutti i giorni per molte ore non avrei sopportato l'arco plantare così invadente anche se ci si abitua.

Per quanto riguarda il numero, di solito porto il 40 e ho preso 40.5 perché non c'era il mio numero abituale e le scarpe sono un po' larghe ma per me vanno bene.
Secondo me, in generale, conviene prendere il numero che si porta abitualmente se si desidera un po' di spazio, altrimenti seguire la tabella per una calzatura più fasciante.

Ultima nota, trovo che le scarpe tengano bene al caldo i piedi.
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