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Merrell Bare Access 2

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8.7 Overall Grade
1 review

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Merrell Bare Access 2
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HOKA ONE ONE Stinson 7
ASICS Novablast 5
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Merrell Bare Access 2
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Trainer
Weight
10 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's)
12.1 oz. (men's), 10.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
44mm.
Forefoot Height
39mm.
Drop Height
5 mm.
Upper material
GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof membrane provides weather protection. Internal support chassis offers a secure lockdown. Dual-sided gusseted tongue improves step-in comfort. Dynamic vamp allows for more forefoot accommodation. Toe bumper protects agains
Shoe Released
Q2 2024
Q3 2023
Q4 2024
MSRP
$170
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.7
8.9
8.4
8.7
Comfort
8.8
8.9
8.3
8.7
Cushioning
8.6
9.1
8.7
8.2
Durability
8.2
8.5
7.4
8.0
Appearance
8.5
8.3
7.7
8.3
Value
8.1
8.5
7.5
7.9

Reader Reviews

  • Merrell Bare Access 2 Review

    27 miles per week, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    This shoe has always felt as if I have nothing on my feet, which is the way I like a shoe. The wide toe box is perfect for optimal foot splay and, yet, doesn'thave any slop in the midfoot or heel. I can run easy to very hard, short to long runs.