Customer Reviews Merrell Bare Access Flex Knit

I have difficult neeeds in a shoe. They need to be as flat heel to toe as possible but still have cushion and I have very wide feet with some bunions. It's next to impossible to find shoes that match this criteria. These babies totally hit the mark. And most amazingly they were comfortable immediately. That never happens. They fit like a sock and because of how the laces are attached you can loosen them just when you need them in that specific area. Brilliant. I'm going to order a second pair just to have when these wear out.

I wear either an 8 or an 8 1/2 and the size 8 work great for me. I loved them so much I got them in two colors. My feet are very happy!

I didn't know if they would fit or how they would look on me. What a surprise! I love them, The color is water green/blue and goes with everything sporty you can think of to wear. But the most important thing is that they are "NOW" and really really comfortable. Thank you Merrell.

These shoes are very lightweight and flexible but have some arch support and padding. They are my go-tos for walking, jogging, bicycling, yard and garden, and are the first things I'll be packing for an upcoming sightseeing vacation. My feet do not get tired and sore in them. Of the various minimal shoes I've tried over the years, these are by far the best for me. I am wondering whether they are washable?

Just got these shoes a few weeks ago and they fit like a glove. I love that they are slip on and they are so comfortable. They have held up nicely so far for runs, hikes, and walking the dog. They do get muddy easily but that's to be expected.

I was looking for a new pair of Merrells and bought these because of their functionality for trail running as well as everyday use. As soon as I put them on my feet, I knew this was a good decision. I feel like they conform to the shape of my foot almost perfectly. Very comfortable and supportive. I like the look of them as well - the top of the shoe kind of looks like a sock which is interesting but is comfortable. They are great. The only thing that's worth pointing out is that you might want to order a size or half a size down from your regular size - I wear an 8 usually but in Merrell shoes I'm a 7. Thats all.

I am coming from using Vivo Barefoot shoes for running and decided to give these a try, fully expecting to send these back if the toe box was not wide enough... it was and I love the fit of these shoes. I especially appreciate the way it forces me off my heel.

I bought these for work where I'm on my feet all day and they are the most comfortable ever. I love not having to worry about my shoes coming untied. I get non stop compliments too.

Good product. Very comfortable with great arch support. I am not a fan of the lace up system-it works I just find it a little awkward. That said they never come undone!

I am on my feet a lot at work, so I wanted a zero-drop shoe with good arch support and breathable construction. This shoe meets those perfectly. They also look sharp, which does not hurt. My only complaint is that I ordered the same size 8.5 from Merrell that has served me well for well over ten years, but these feel far too big, with more room in the toe area than I like. Maybe it's because of the knit, but even when I lace them as tightly as I can (which kind of hurts my fingers because of the skinny laces), they still feel big. If I wore these without socks, they would never work. If I had it to do again, I would have gone down half a size. Otherwise, they are light, and amazingly comfortable, even at the end of eight hours on my feet.

These shoes were extremely comfortable in both the soles and the knit fabric. The front steps of the shoe was wider compared to other Merrell shoes I've worn. I was not fond of the lacing system (lace lock closure system). I had to tug each layer all to the way up simular to ice skates. It never felt quite right as some spots felt tighter then others. I ended up returning due to the laces and the front being slightly too wide for me.

This is my second pair of Merrell shoes and did not disappoint. Love the way it supports my arches and its looks. Works great for walking too.

Super comfy. Sized half a size down as recommended and they fit great!

Fits very wide at the toe. Appreciate the "pull tie" closure. Very comfortable.

I have 2 pairs of the Bare Access Arc because I love them so much and was hoping these would be similar, but they are not. Some things you may not realize: -There is a lot of arch support in this shoe. If this is something that you are looking for, that could be a good thing, but that's not what I want and not what I'm used to from Merrell running shoes. -The fabric around the back of the foot is lower than I would like and I couldn't get the shoe to fit snugly enough in the heel no matter how tightly I tied the laces. (This could be a sizing issue.) -The material around the toes on the outside is a hard material. Maybe that's something you want but that wasn't obvious to me when purchasing. -Not Vibram soles. Sizing wise: I have worn an 8.5 in all of my Merrell running shoes. I have had Bare Access Arc, Vapor Glove, and Trail Glove, at least. These in 8.5 did not fit quite right. Either the laces were too tight across the top of my foot or my heel slipped around too much. When I tightened the laces enough for my foot to fit snugly, there was a weird bubbling of the fabric near the bottom of the laces. I would try the 8, but it is not available in the color I purchased. The laces seem to hold better than I expected, so that part was at least nice!

I'm unfortunately disappointed with these shoes, they're over-sized by at least a half. This requires you to pull the knit cord tight,and for me after less then a months use, they cord snapped on both shoes (I replaced with regular laces). This pair were my fourth pair of merrels, I had been very satisfied with my previous shoes. I also have to add that they are the least barefoot feeling to me so far. Not sure I'll buy Merrels again.