Merrell Bare Access
Every version of the Bare Access we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Bare Access rates above 42% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Bare Access, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrell Bare Access 3 | 2015 | — | — | 72 | -4 | 1 | $70 MSRP |
| Merrell Bare Access 2 | 2015 | — | — | 77 | — | 1 | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Merrell
Bare Access 277 77 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 5
v2 (2015) · Trail shoe · Neutral
The one reviewer so far describes a wide toe box for toe splay with no slop through the midfoot.
Durability 76Overall77Appearance83Comfort82Durability76Value75Cushioning67Confidence5Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far describes a wide toe box for toe splay with no slop through the midfoot.
Cons
Value draws 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, its only mark below 5.
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Merrell
Bare Access 372 72 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 35
v3 (2015) · Trail shoe · Neutral
The one reviewer so far says it fits like a house slipper and rates comfort 5 out of 5.
Durability 71MSRP $70
Overall72Comfort80Appearance79Value75Durability71Cushioning66Confidence35Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far says it fits like a house slipper and rates comfort 5 out of 5.
Very flat and zero drop.
Cons
Durability draws 2 out of 5 in the single review so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
That reviewer says there is not much cushion, so he cannot run in it every day.
The Bare Access 2 before it scores 84 against its 72.