The styling of the upper is slightly different but almost unnoticeable. Both have almost identical uppers and linings. Both are extremely similar in look and feel. Other than color, I couldn’t see an immediate difference between the Road Glove 2 and the Bare Access 2 so I took a closer look. Out of the box I knew this shoe would be great fun to run in and wear around town. In my book, the Road Glove 2 would represent the most minimal shoe of the Merrell lineup followed by the Bare Access 2 and then the Mix Master Move. I love the Cascadia but wouldn’t consider it anywhere near a minimalist shoe. High heel-toe drop, lots of cushion, some moderate support built in to the midsole, heavier than any of the shoes I’m reviewing below.
Merrell glove dash 3 full#
My Brooks Cascadia are a full on workhorse shoe. For example, I consider my Hoka’s a minimalist shoe with regards to a low heel to toe drop which I really like, but it offers a ton of support underfoot so I wouldn’t necessarily call it a minimalist shoe, it’s just a great shoe with low drop that gives me the cushion I need for long efforts. Not everyone will have those same criteria, but that’s how I look at it. Is it “Hoka-esque” or more similar to the Vibram 5-fingers? Third, what does the shoe weigh and does its construction lend any support to the foot or does it allow the foot to “be” what it’s supposed to for the individual runner? Is it a little number or big number? Second, what kind of cushion or support is underfoot. First I look at the overall heel to forefoot (toe) drop.
I reviewed the Bare Access 2 ( review) a few months ago and was looking forward to test driving a couple of the new offerings the Road Glove 2 and the Mix Master Move (which could use a better name).īecause these shoes all represent at attempt at a minimalist shoe design, it’s important to share how I categorize minimalist shoes.
Light, comfortable and the perfect fit for my foot, the shoes practically beg to be taken out. I have been extremely pleased with the new Merrell line-up.
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