Merrell Bare Access Arc 4
Overall Grades And Reviews
8.7
Overall Grade
2 reviews
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Overall Ratings Breakdown
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- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 9.5
- Median Review
- 9.5
- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 10.0
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 10.0
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.1
- Average Review
- 9.0
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.1
- Average Review
- 7.5
- Median Review
- 7.5
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 9.0
- Median Review
- 9.0
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Shoe Comparison
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Merrell Bare Access Arc 4
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HOKA ONE ONE Tecton X 2
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Altra Lone Peak 7
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Saucony Peregrine 13
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Top Rated Trail Shoe For Sale
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Next Most Comfortable Trail Shoe For Sale (after this shoe)
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Most Durable Trail Shoe For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trail
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Trail
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Trail
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Trail
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| Pronation Control |
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
5.9 oz. (women's)
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8.8 oz. (men's), 7.4 oz. (women's)
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11 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's)
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11.3 oz. (men's), 10 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
15mm.
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38mm.
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25mm.
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28mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
15mm.
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33mm.
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25mm.
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24mm.
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| Drop Height |
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5 mm.
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4 mm.
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| Upper material |
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Matryx Material
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Streamlined Construction, Original Footshape Design
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Updated reinforced
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| Shoe Released |
Q3 2017
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Q2 2023
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Q4 2022
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Q1 2023
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| MSRP |
$95
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$225
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$150
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$140
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.7
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9.2
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8.8
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8.8
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| Comfort |
8.8
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8.7
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8.8
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8.7
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| Cushioning |
8.7
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8.9
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8.4
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8.5
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| Durability |
8.1
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8.6
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8.0
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8.4
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| Appearance |
8.1
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8.7
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8.4
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8.7
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| Value |
8.2
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8.4
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8.0
|
8.5
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Reader Reviews
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Merrell Bare Access
35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
Wide toe box and low/narrow heel provide a perfect fit for my hobbit-like feet. Zero drop and a Vibram outer sole keep me going for miles in perfect comfort as I fulfill my quest to return the One Ring, My Precious, to the fires of Mordor.
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Adaptable, light and reliable
70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 5.0
- Value
- 8.0
I love these shoes. I experiment with buying other shoes, but always have at least one of these pairs on the shelf as a safe go-to for training.
They are one of the few zero drop shoes that are built like normal running shoes. They work great on trails and road, and they are light but still protect my feet from stones and bumps. They are not glamorous but they are incredibly reliable.