Comments on: Merrell Ascend Glove Trail Shoe Review and Six Pair Giveaway!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:18:39 +0000

In reply to Joe. Solid shoes, but not sure if they are still available.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:13:48 +0000

Thinking of getting shoes for running, are these still great shoes?

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By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:50:32 +0000

In reply to Chris L.. I wear a 10 in the MR00, and 10 in all Merrells

By: Chris L.

Chris L. — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 03:10:31 +0000

Hi Pete, if I wear size 10 for the New Balance Minimus Road Zero (MR00), what size would you recommend for the Merrell Ascend Glove? Thanks in advance!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:24:17 +0000

In reply to Mark Hewitt. Thanks Mark! If the Ascend appeals to you, keep an eye out for my Topo MT review, hopefully later today or tomorrow. Similar shoe.

By: Mark Hewitt

Mark Hewitt — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:11:45 +0000

Have been looking at the Merrell Ascend Glove
these can be bought at moment for £50 inc postage direct from Merrell UK. Thanks Pete for your great work! It is hard work trying to find ‘the shoe’ which best fits your gait, biomechanics and sense of proprioception. Many thanks, Mark

By: Rob Wall

Rob Wall — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:26:18 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Ohhh! Those NB's might just be what I am after. Lightweight, low stack height, some cushioning and big lugs. I tried some Inov-8 Roclites, but found them a little restrictive. I look forward to a review.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 01:13:55 +0000

In reply to Rob Wall.

Roomy toebox with big lugs is the tricky part. Things that come to mind as luggy shoes are the Inov-8 X-Talon line, Salomon Fellraiser/Fellcross, La Sportiva Anaconda, but not sure how wide the toeboxes are on those. The Inov-8 Baregrip and Vivobarefoot Neo Trail may have roomier toeboxes and are luggy, but lack of any cushion could be an issue. The New Balance Trail Zero v2 may fit the bill for what you are looking for but not out yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGpoH7DwfDc

By: Rob Wall

Rob Wall — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 15:54:54 +0000

Hi Pete, after reading this review I went for the Ascend gloves and love the fit and feel of them they just seem to, well, fit like a glove. They have a great combination of low stack height coupled with a great combination of ground feel and just enough cushioning. I tried the NB MT10v2, but they were a little lacking in general traction and not as roomy up front. However, the only criticism I have of the Merrell’s is that they cannot cope with the worst of what UK winters throw at it. They are great all rounder, but cannot cope with muddy conditions. Could you advise of something with a similar fit (roomy toe box), weight & feel, but with a more aggressive lug pattern? Oh and whether to size up or down based on your recommendations! I did look at the Walsh PB Elite Racer, but I cannot find many detailed reviews.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:05:28 +0000

In reply to dan. I wear same size in both.

By: dan

dan — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 07:24:29 +0000

Pete, how does the ascend glove compare in sizing against the original trail gloves? (I am a US9 in the TG).