Merrell Boys' Bare Steps Sneaker: Flexible and Comfortable Footwear for Active Young Explorers Review

Bought these on sale for my 5 year old and I love them so much I might go a different size. At a bargain price, they're a great economical option for a minimalist shoe. The sole has decent flex and the toe box has a good width and shape - I ordered both the medium and wide and found that the wide was not needed by my child (whose foot is only slightly wide). I will buy tall models when I see them on sale. Too bad they stop at toddler sizes, too bad they haven't gotten bigger. We've only been…

My 5 year old loves them. There is nothing in them that they cannot climb. Sometimes the seam between the top of the boot and the bottom of the tongue bothers their foot because the tongue can slide down in a 5 year old newbie shoe. Also, the curved edge that fits the ankle is too high and rubs on my child's ankle. I have the same problem with shoes. A lower profile side vent like the See Kai Run would have been nice. Otherwise, as a parent, I love how flexible and soft the shoe is. No…

These shoes are the best! My daughter has had them for about 9 months and wears them almost every day as they are her favorite. I agree with other reviews that they are great. These shoes are so light and flexible they really move with your foot. Many toddler shoes have thick, hard soles that make walking difficult. She doesn't stumble in these shoes like she does in some of the more 'traditional' shoes. They are also very durable. She was rude with them, even threw one in the toilet so I had…