Customer Reviews Merrell Kids Bare Steps A83 (Toddler)

Comfortable shoe that my 4 year old loves (also loves the color/ styling of his 'rainbow shoes'). One star due to durability of the shoe and construction. He is a regular active kid and the shoes are mostly destroyed after about a month of wear. I expected more for $50 shoes.

It is not soft inside. Toddler shoes should be soft inside.

These are such great little shoes! They are comfortable with a nice flexible sole and wide barefoot style toe box, and the soft lavender and bright pink color combo is cute. Perfect everyday shoes for my very active 4 year old, and we will use them for hiking also. Sizing seems to run large with all kids Merrells; her feet measure 6” and so I ordered the 9, but had to exchange for an 8 as the 9s were like flippers on her feet.

Way too narrow, super uncomfortable for my kid

They’re very narrow, my kid wasn’t able to wear them more than a couple of minutes. Will have to return.

The shoe doesn't stretch enough in all directions to slide in toddler feet. It took a lot of pushing to get them on one time and my child was upset by the end. Disappointed in the fit.

Wonderful shoes for chubby toddler feet. Wide width option is such a great option.

My daughter loved the shoes, but they were far too large. I am going to try a half size smaller, as I was impressed with both style and quality of the shoes.

I used Merrell’s sizing guide, but these shoes were more than an inch too long in the toe—too big to just “grow into.” Otherwise , my child loved the shoe, and they appear to be very well made.

Shoe was a size smaller so we ordered a replacement in another size. Report is that it is comfortable and that the stability is better than most kids' shoes.

Nice toe box for little feet. Granddaughters loved them.

Our 3yo reported that these were the comfiest and "fastest" sneaker!

Best shoes ever! Great support and I can tell my toddler thinks they're comfy cuz she never wants to take them off (other shoes she would throw off as soon as she got home)

Purchased for every day outdoor play. The suede picks up dirt and discoloration immediately and doesn’t come completely clean. I’m ok with that for play shoes that support healthy foot development, but know they won’t stay nice looking unless only worn indoors. They fit tighter than other shoes this size, but are the same length. We make sure child is wearing thinner socks, but perhaps they’ll stretch over time.