Up to two months ago I've been running in the Merrell Pace Glove. For the past year I have enjoyed the barefoot running style both on the sidewalk and on the treadmill (and largely without plantar fasciitis pain). I love how lightweight the Pace Gloves are and the rounded toe box to accommodate the unusual shape of my foot (no other shoe I've found has a rounded toe box like it). I also didn't need a wide for my borderline medium to wide foot. However, when my mileage crept up to 50 miles/wk I started to get some heel pain (I don't know the cause)and switched to the Arc since it appeared to have the same shape of toe box as the Pace Gloves but with a little cushion and 0mm drop. The Arc seems to be more narrow than the Pace Glove (probably similar to other shoe brands), so to make it work for me I reworked the laces and didn't use the first holes closest to the toe box. Perfect! I wore them for my first trail 50 mile race and my feet were very happy! These shoes are great for someone who believes in a minimalist style of running but feels the Pace Glove is too extreme for them.

I have been running a little over a year now and always had problems with my posture/form. After ditching my traditional running shoes for these minimalist Merrell's, I can maintain PERFECT form throughout my long runs outside AND never experience any more knee pain! Once you slip your feet into a pair of these shoes you'll wonder why you ever bothered buying any other brands! They are ultra-comfortable and so lightweight, yet sturdy and snug. You can literally FEEL the difference in your posture, I truly think these shoes are well worth the money. They're also 100% cruelty free and so adorable! I should add that I had purchased the aqua ones at first, however when they came they looked nothing like the picture! But I easily exchanged them for the light pink ones with absolutely no problems and am very happy with my new running shoes - I am a Merrell customer for life! 10/10, definitely recommend!

I've always been active but had to take a break due to pregnancy and a surgery I required soon after. As I looked to get back into my fitness routine, I found that normal sneakers hurt my feet. I think I had gone so long without wearing sneakers that I realized how unpleasant they were. So I went shoe shopping to find something better. I slipped on a pair of these and immediately knew they were it. I have never had shoes that felt this good. They're great for cardio, weight training, and just day to day wear. I told my husband that I'll never buy a different brand of sneakers again and have encouraged him to also look into them, too.

I purchased these in green and have been absolutely delighted with them! They were extremely comfortable from the first time I put them on. This is my second pair of barefoot shoes and I dearly love them. I purchased the plaid patchwork flats in black and have worn them all winter. I am 72 years old and the barefoot shoes give me a secure feeling and 'surefootedness' while walking. I am now looking to purchase more "green" for my wardrobe as these shoes are so stylish! Sizing was right on for me and I really like the extra toe space for less cramping of the toes. Merrell shoes are my favorite as my husband and I have several styles and will be coming back for more! Go Merrell, keep making such great products!!

I joined a Crossfit box and they encouraged my to try a minimalist shoe for workouts. I tried on the brands that were recommended and I found them to be extremely uncomfortable. In researching minimalist shoes I came across these. I tried them on, and the were super comfortable! They are great for Crossfit workouts and every day wear. Now that I have gotten used to the Bare Access Arc 2, I can't imagine wearing anything else for my workouts!