Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
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Merrell Bare Access Flex Shield Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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Don't let a fickle forecast keep you from the trails. The Merrell Bare Access Flex Shield trail-running shoes offer versatile performance and protection from the elements for year-round adventuring.
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Trail-Running Shoe Type
Rugged-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
0
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
- M-Select™ GRIP+ rubber outsoles with anatomical grooves provide superior grip and traction on wet or dry trails
- FLEXconnect™ dual directional flex-groove EVA midsoles provide agility and stability on uneven terrain
- M-Select™ SHIELD treatment resists water to protect you from the elements
- M-Select™ FRESH antimicrobial treatment inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria
- Hyperlock™ printed thermoplastic polyurethane film heel counters provide stability
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Imported.
View all Merrell Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 0 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Mesh/thermoplastic polyurethane |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Outsole | M-Select GRIP+ rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. |
| Gender | Men's |
Merrell Footwear - Men's
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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dmag
California
Excellent shoes!
6 years ago
Why buy overpriced, celebrity-athlete-endorsed, commercialized shoes (you know what company I mean), when you can buy these excellent shoes at half the price? This is my 3rd pair and won't be the last. They are lightweight, durable, comfortable, and work well for you everywhere. Highly recommended!
Yes , I recommend this product
slambrandon
Laguna Beach
Great shoe narrow throughout until the you reach the forefoot.
6 years ago
Great shoe narrow throughout until the you reach the forefoot. Really wide in the toe compared to other Merrell Bare Access shoes I've owned in the past. The shoe wrinkles or bunches up slightly. I wear these shoes loose anyways at work so won't matter much on the appearance, but if you have to tighten these shoes they are gonna looked all bunched up in the front. They work for what I need them for as I stand on my feet a lot as a barber /hairstylist, so I will be keeping these because they really are very comfortable. 4 stars, subtracting a star for the wide toe.
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Janalai
Puyallup, WA
All the praise from my husband
6 years ago
“All hail to the best wife to ever walk the land!” Well, according to my husband. I have found the most comfortable shoe he has ever worn! They have great arch support, water resistant, and most importantly (to me) look good. So, what’s a gal to do now that I have reached such an amazing achievement? I’m buying a second pair to keep in the closet for when these ones get too shabby.
Yes , I recommend this product
Daryl
LP, Michigan
Great wet conditions shoe
6 years ago
I used to be an Altra guy, but found a pair of old Bare Access shoes at a great price, and haven't looked back. I like how these shoes hug my mid and rear foot areas more, but still give me the toe space. I am usually between an 11.5 and 12 in most shoes, and always have gone with the smaller in this line, and it's always been great. We recently got lots of rain day after day, and the shield fabric has shed away the moisture when running through overgrown singletrack. Another winner!
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NeilC
Edmonton, AB
Wide in the toe, good arch support.
6 years ago
The shoes work well and are very comfortable to wear. The footbed is nicely shaped, they hold the heel in well, and they fit fairly snug along the length of the foot. The one gripe i have is that they have an incredibly wide toe box. I'm a medium width in most merrells,but these leave me with quite a bit of wiggle-room around my foot. For length they are perfect though. The grip is also excellent and they're fairly water resistant. Good shoes, just a bit wide!
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ABgear99
Wisconsin
Low in support, high in features
6 years ago
This shoe is a minimal support shoe. There isn't much arch support (barefoot style), there isn't much structure to the shoe so it feels much different than a traditional running shoe, and there isn't much lateral support so don't try using this as a cross trainer. The toe box is rather large compared to the rest of the shoe outline. With the low rise in the heel and poor structure the shoe material can pucker near the toe because of the tension needed to get a secure fit and lightweight materials. As for the weight, it's perfect. The material used is amazing. I used these in tall grass that was still slightly wet and my feet stayed dry the entire time. The "shield" fabric feature is really nice. Compared to waterproof/GTX material, this material breathes a lot better. Bottom line, if you need weather protection and not a lot of support, this is your shoe!
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MaxamillionPDX
Portland, OR
Strange sizing
6 years ago
The toe box is nice and roomy which I need for wide width feet, but then the instep is incredibly narrow. Thought I could tough it out but walking around the house a few times my feet started to ache on the outsides of the foot and the arch (arch on the shoe just angles in way far, feeling like my instep is in a vice). Hopefully there's another model that is abit wider in the instep or the arch).
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Esteban
Montreal, QC
Solid zero-drop shoe, and wearable without socks. VERY light.
6 years ago
I'm a VAPOR GLOVE enthusiast since I found them many years ago. I wear the Vapors for running (mostly pavement) and weightlifting and I absolutly love them. BUT I was in the market for a zero-drop, kind of minimalist shoe, that would be comfortable without socks - the aim is to jog more than now and I felt like a little padding wouldn't hurt. Since I like Merrell shoes, I opted for the BARE ACCESS FLEX SHIELD. I only tried them for short runs (5K) on pavement and they are exactly what I was looking for, hence the 5 stars. Only cons is that they make my feet sweat like crazy as soon as I put them on, I think it may have somethng to do with the "shield" component of the shoe, but I don't know. The sweating is not at all problem when running, but it's not pleasant for casual wear (sockless). Also, the padding seems stiff for casual wear, but is perfect for running, funny hehe ? I'd prefer to wear the Vapors for casual wear.
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Mark
Chambersburg, PA
Always like Merrell but this product fell short..
6 years ago
They were comfortable shoes but it seems like the sizes that Merrell used to use have grow a little. It fit the left foot great but the right foot had extra material do to size of shoe.. every time I walked around the house, it made a weird noise that I attributed to the extra space. I returned them and might go for a smaller size.
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Harry17
Orlando, FL
Not for the flat-footed
6 years ago
I really wanted to like these shoes and indeed, I do love the color and style. But as soon as I put them on, I could feel what seemed like arch supports. I have flat feet so I cannot wear shoes with arch supports. I couldn't find anything in the product description that mentioned it; but I did find this: "FLEXconnect dual directional flex-groove EVA midsole for agility and stability on uneven terrain " But what the heck does that mean? There are so many trademarked terms in the description and I have no idea what any of it means. Some straight forward writing would help. Seriously, what the heck is "dual directional flex-groove"? Or maybe it's the ratio: "insole: 3mm; midsole: 8/8mm; sole: 1.2mm" But again, how is the average consumer supposed to decipher that? I've ordered many Merrell shoes in the past and even a pair of Bare Access. This is supposed to be a "barefoot" product. So why make the insole in a way that leaves out anyone without nice arches?
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