Customer Reviews Merrell Bare Access Arc 2

I'm so pleased with these shoes. I'm new to running (average about 15 miles/week) and found that I was naturally using a "barefoot" stride. I read a bit about minimalist running and decided to give these a try. I'm very pleased. They are lightweight and comfortable. I would definitely re purchase.

Out of the box and 14 days of treking in hot desert climate (Holy Land, Jordan, Petra). Great shoe and only on the rockiest terrain did I want a bit more sole....but light weight and breathable a huge plus. My foot runs a bit wide but these fit great. Color was good - feminine but still muted.

Very comfortable. They definitely feel more like a shoe than any of the other barefoot shoes I have tried on.

If you have problems with your toes, arthritis, hammer toes, etc., these are the shoes for you. I can wear these for days in comfort because there is plenty of toe room (toe width, toe height). Of course, they are also lightweight. I have them in several colors, and this is just about all I wear for shoes these days. They feel that good...without being too big in the heels.

I had the Merrell Road Glove Dash 2 first and opted to get these shoes for a bit more cushioning under my forefoot. They are wonderful! Just enough cushioning without being squishy. I think I was a slight bit more efficient in the Road Glove Dash pair, but not enough to be significant. The forefoot is quite wide, so comfortable. I tried to run without socks in them but they rubbed on the top of my big toe, but I have a bunion there as well. I have Injinji toe socks that I wear and love how minimal the socks are as well. These shoes also very cute! I got them in pink. I think they make my feet look smaller, which is never a bad thing.

Crazy light and comfortable. Wide around the toes which is great for movement and good arch support.

Love these shoes! I walk barefoot much of the time, but when I have to wear shoes, I'll wear these! Very comfy; soft and pliable. Feels almost like no shoes at all. Love them! I exercise in them at the gym, but do not do a lot of footwork. I think these might be too unstructured for vigorous stepping or walking. They're perfect for me!

Love these lightweight sneakers! I bought them 1/2 size up and I am able to wear my orthotics with them. Very comfy - ended up buying a second pair in black!

Lots of toe room and plenty wide...without making the heels too wide. Some of the most comfortable shoes ever, certainly the most toe room ever. Very lightweight. I have foot problems, and this is one of the two pairs that are comfortable...and I have tried almost every one made in an attempt to avoid foot surgery. Also great is that they don't look clunky, so I can wear them with shorts and cropped pants. Highly recommended.

These sneakers are fantastic! I have flat feet, bunions and bursitis - all the other sneakers I had left my feet sore. I can wear these, and I have no pain whatsoever. They have just enough arch for my flat feet - too much of an arch makes my feet sore. I would highly recommend these if you have any type foot pain. Definitely true to size.

Love them! The most comfortable sneakers I have ever worn. I have had them about a month now and never had any discomfort. And believe me... That is a first! Very roomy in the toe box great arch support and light weight. Added bonus, shoe laces stay tied.

Lightweight and very comfortable - great arch support - perfect for summer! Plenty of toe room!

I am a slightly overweight older woman, with constant foot discomfort. I found these needed a bit of an insert for me, as I did not realize they were quite flat. However, I highly recommend them! Pretty, and really very comfortable. Lightweight, breathable, and Merrell's after all. I have been wearing Merrell's clog type and love the make and the support. I was looking for something with a bit more support, and these fit my needs. Thank you Merrell. If I were to suggest anything to Merrell, it would be to put a bit more support in these shoes. Maybe another step up from the almost barefoot. Arc 3?

These shoes are rad. I ran in them and did plyometric work-just what I needed! The fact that it says merrel on this color is no big deal. GET THESE SHOES!

I love these shoes, and can feel my running posture is better in them. However, I don't think they're meant for cross-training. The rubber on the bottom cracked and started flapping around today while doing burpees...

I tend to prefer "barefoot"-y shoes for my work as a bartender, and these shoes are fine for 12 hours on my feet as well as running. I have a narrower heel but often find that my toes are pinched, and these are wide enough at the toe to accommodate that.

I ordered these shoes looking for a lightweight shoe for summer and I'm not disappointed. They are so comfortable to wear all day. My feet are not fatigued at the end of the day. I did take a star off on style as I'm not real wild about the Merrell name in big letters along the side of the shoe, and the color I ordered said it was white/blue and it is actually grey/blue.

These shoes are wonderful! They provide a reasonable amount of support (which I need), weigh next to nothing, and have enough room for my toes to move with my Smartwool phD socks. I like them so much, I have purchased a second pair. These are my go-to shoes this summer.

I love these shoes...I ordered in an 8.5 (my reg size) and they were a tad too short. I exchanged for a 9 and they worked fine. I really love the lack of padding on the entire upper. Nothing worse than a "fluffy" shoe. Also,the lacing system seems to have good control over the shoe itself, in that if you have a smaller, narrow foot you could lace it up snug the whole way up & basically customize the shoe to your foot in that way - and vice versa so long as it was okay length-wise. And can I say the green is the most perfect green ever! It's like a true grass green...Merrell hit the nail on the head with this one!

Bright, light, and comfortable! These shoes feel invisible on your feet while looking absolutely darling! They are so featherlike in heft, but sturdily constructed and foot friendly. I love them!

Super comfy with a wide toe box. Was able to wear them without socks right out of the box, which is good for me since my tootsie want to be super senstive. Good arch support with a slight negative heel, really works out the legs - bonus!

I love these shoes! I bought a pair or the bare access 1 shoes, and wanted to get another pair in a funky color. The only difference between the 1 and 2 seems to be a more solid sole. They are both vibram but my first pair feels more like a slipper and this pair feels like a real shoe. I'm happy with my purchase and sizing was accurate.

This fits me perfectly in my usual size and I like the roomy toe box. I also have the Dash Glove and wear that in a 1/2 size larger. The only thing I don't like about this shoe is the huge branded name on the side. So I took a black sharpie pen and turned "MERRELL" into a line of 7 equally sized black squares. That looks much better!

I have never written a review but I love these shoes so much I felt compelled to write one. They are so comfortable. I feel like I'm wearing slippers. However, be advised that I had to order a half size larger than I normally wear. They seem to run a bit small.