Bought these after already having bought some Trail Gloves. I love the Trail Gloves, the weight, the fit, the true sockless inner and the wide toe box for good toe spread. However I don't do enough running so my legs aren't conditioned for the barefoot Trail Glove, and found I wanted just a little more cushion. I still use them all the time for the gym, walking and casual use though. The Bare Access 2 have that little bit of cushion I was looking for and I can do 10k no problem without any aches. Plus they've still got zero heel drop. They're light weight, can go in the washing machine no problem and are really great trail running shoes. However they haven't got the neoprene type inner of the Trail Glove meaning you need socks and the toe box is a little more narrow than on the Trail Glove, meaning my toe spread isn't as comfy. If Merrell could make a Trail Glove with the cushion of the access it would be the perfect "almost barefoot" trail runner!
Details
The best of all barefoot worlds, our Bare Access shoe has a 0mm drop to let your feet land flat, and uniform toe to heel cushioning – an ideal feature for longer distances, harder surfaces or transitioning to barefoot running. Its breathable upper adds to your foot freedom with its feather-light construction.
UPPER/LINING
• Mesh and synthetic upper
• Molded eyelets for secure lacing
• Fused rubber toe bumper provides durability and protection
• External heel stability arm
• M-Select FRESH naturally prevents odor before it starts for fresh smelling feet
• Reflective details for increased visibility in low light
MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE
• 0mm Drop / 8mm Cush / 13.5mm Stack Height
• Vibram® outsole
Men’s Sizes: 7-12,13,14,15
Men’s Weight: 7oz (1/2 pair)
- Great but would be perfect with a wider toe box & sockless inner!
- By nvrsummer
- 06/06/2013
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
Trail running and a little road running between trails
- Barefoot Access 2s
- By Ben
- 27/05/2013
Bought as a bit of a trial in flatter shoes (been running in Brooks GTS and Racers for years) and I love them. Only done a few 5ks so far - not wanting to overdo it. Positives: Really light, not quite as scary as full on minimal shoes Negatives: A little more cushioning around the achilles wouldn't go a miss.
Product Size Rating:
Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?:
running
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