I bought these to replace the original Merrill glove running shoes purchased in 2011. It would have been nice to have a second pair--but I'm returning these Glove 3 Trail Running Shoes today. Instead of the original version's sleek, tapered toes, these Glove 3's have an extremely boxy toe area, and they don't hug my feet or feel like a natural part of my body--two great characteristics in the original design. Basically, the Glove 3's are awkward in look and feel and remind me of ordinary running shoes without the foam padding.