Wrapt Hiking Sneaker (Men)

The Merrell Wrapt M has been my favorite footwear for the two years I’ve worn it. It was also my first-ever barefoot shoe, and once I tried it, I didn’t want to go back. Although, from what I understand, this model is far from the most minimal barefoot design—the sole is relatively rigid, even if it’s thin. Anyway, these shoes are great! They maintain a good balance between insulation and breathability. For short urban commutes, you can comfortably wear them down to about 7–10 degrees Celsius. The sole is, by design, best suited for natural surfaces. On wet indoor tiles, for instance, it’s much more slippery than one might expect. However, I did experience one drawback: My heel is naturally narrow, so I tend to compensate by overtightening the shoelaces. I assume this created excess strain, and because of that, the toe tip partially came unglued. It happened relatively early, too, which is a shame, because otherwise the shoe is robust and hasn’t shown significant signs of wear. This is why I rate it 4 stars instead of 5, even though they fit superb, I could probably wear them 24/7 and have no soreness. I will definitely be looking for other Merrell products to buy.

The Wrapt is a nice looking shoe but just didn't fit me right. I've owned over two dozen different Merrell hiking shoes and this is the 1st pair that I have returned. I wear a size 10.5 and the arch support placement was too far forward. I had to cram my toes and nearly leave a gap at the heal for it to feel right.

I’ve had these for just under 6 months; wearing about 2-3 days per week. Terrific fit and feel. The upper is very durable, however, the outsole tread is very soft and has nearly worn through at the heel. The sole traction and grip is very good in dry conditions, but very slippery in wet conditions on hard surfaces (i.e. concrete and macadam). The fabric on the inside of the heel counter has also worn through. I don’t wear them barefoot, but with merino wool ankle socks.