Customer Reviews Merrell Bare Access XTR

I've had these shoes for a little over three months. I use them daily for running about 6 miles/day. They are attractive looking, but I do not recommend them for the amount of wear I put onto them. They aren't super comfortable, and my toes are full of blisters. When I compare them to my former sneakers, there is a lot of wear on the tread of the heel after only three months, something that didn't happen on my previous shoes. That means something about these shoes is causing me to put a lot of pressure on my heels when I run, which isn't a good sign. Because my previous sneakers aren't worn in this way, I assume the heel wear is a result of the shoe, not my body's running style. It's gotten to the point where I am replacing them after such a short time. That's not what I hoped for in a $100 sneaker. I went with Sauconys for my replacement shoe. I probably will not buy Merrells again unless it's for fashion, not utility.

I liked these shoes very much. My issue is plantar faciitis. I tried insoles as well and my feet still hurt.

The shoes are OK but not for my feet. I have last year's model and the fit was better. My feet are wider in the toe area, narrower in the heel and while older model accommodated the triangular shape of the foot and high arch, this new version felt awkward, so I decided to return. A protrusion at the back of the heel, designed for stability, looks exaggerated. They are light and would be better for a different foot shape.

The color was very nice and the style was cute.The sole is very thin and I I felt like the ball of my foot was touching the ground. They are lightweight. I was looking for an everyday sneaker and these did not feel as comfortable as I wanted them.

After years of wearing your shoes, this new one was completely different and was very uncomfortable. The footbed of the shoe felt hard, the arch was so high all the pressure was on the arch.

Very high arch. Uncomfortable. I returned them.

I am returning these Merrell sneakers because they are very narrow thru the midsection of my foot. Also, they squeaked terribly on my kitchen floor.

it fit my foot perfectly but i could only afford to keep 2 of the shoes i ordr so i sadly sent these back

Great for walking, working out and traveling. Very light weight and comfortable.

Love these shoes. Such a good purchase. My old sneakers were worn out and starting to cause issues when I took my dog on long hikes. Threw these on the first day I got them and took my dog on a 5 mile trail walk and it was awesome to be pain free again. Great cushion, support, and traction.

Wore them for my 12 hour shift and no sore feet!

Merrell is my shoe of choice for good support for my high arches. These offer the right combination of support and flexibility for my feet that make my whole body relax when wearing them.

I preferred the Trail Glove 4, but wouldn't you know it, they quit that style. WAH.That said, these fell good and do the job. A better 2nd choice than the other replacements I tried.

Finally found a shoe that my feet have embraced. The fit seems right for me. The style is fine. I’ve walked roughly ten miles in them over two days, so I’m hoping the comfortable feeling continues.

Love! Love! Love! They hug your feet and are so comfortable. I want them in every color!