Bare Steps A83 Sneaker - Toddler Boys'
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Bare Steps A83 Sneaker - Toddler Boys'
Mix and match with your minis. The Bare Steps A83 Sneaker was made to match yours with a retro style and contains eco-friendly materials. Designed especially for toddlers, the full Bare Steps Collection offers innovative features like an extra wide toe box for proper foot development, a flexible, barefoot feel, alternative closures for easy on/off, and superior flexibility and traction. Bonus: anti-stink lining helps reduce odors!
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- Item #MERZ2VC
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Upper Material
- leather, mesh
- Lining
- recycled PET
- Activity
- hike & camp
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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3.5 based on 38 ratings
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The reviews for these shoes are mixed. Many customers find them flexible, durable, and comfortable for their children, praising the wide toe box and natural foot shape. However, a significant number report issues with quality and durability, particularly the Velcro straps wearing out quickly. Some also found the shoes difficult to get on due to a stiff opening. While some customers are satisfied, others have been disappointed by the poor quality and short lifespan of the product.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 17, 2025
Velcro broke in a month
I bought three pairs of these shoes a month and a half ago, in a size 7.5, 8, and 8.5, thinking my daughter would start with the size 7.5 and have the next sizes up when she was ready. We have purchased other style of Merrell shoes for her in the past that have all worked out great. She has been using the size 7.5 for a month and a half although it is not even her primary shoe, and the velcro on the shoe already stopped working. Nothing is visibly broken but the two pieces no longer velcro together. I filled out the defective return process form for the size 7.5 but they just offer to send you a replacement if they see fit, and after reading the other reviews on these shoes, it seems like the replacement will likely have this same problem. Also, I'm wondering about the size 8 and 8.5 shoes I bought that she does not fit in yet. She's not wearing them yet and I'm worried the velcro will break in a month but it will be too late for any possible warranty to apply. There is no place to indicate this concern on their form and I am past the month return date.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
June 14, 2025
Velcro shot in under 2 months
Less than 2 months into wearing this shoe and the Velcro no longer sticks ☹️. Super disappointed as I’ve been a Merrell fan for 20+ years, and never had one of their shoes disappoint until this morning ast year. We purchased another toddler sneaker last summer and those lasted 6 months. I’dxpect better Velcro quality. It does exist.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
June 3, 2025
Velcro did not last
I bought the shoes in March but toddler didn’t start wearing them until mid April. The Velcro is already not working properly after less then two months of daily wear.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 24, 2025
Terrible Velcro
We had a pair of these sneakers in a size 5 and they are now on their second kid, but I got a size 10 for my 3 year old and the Velcro stopped working after 3 months. Through their warranty program, I ordered a replacement pair and the Velcro on the replacement only lasted 1 mo. That is so unfortunate because we love everything else about the shoe!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 22, 2025
Too difficult to put on
These are too hard to put on. The suede and the soft sided nature of the shoes, plus the narrow entry, make it quite a chore. My daught thinks they're comfy when they're on, but they're just too difficult to put on so we had to stop using them. The look and quality are great, the design is poor for a little kid.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 19, 2025
Very poor quality
Terrible quality. After just 2 months, the holes on the side have completely busted open, and the velcro doesn't work anymore. These are the most expensive shoes that I've ever bought my 3 year old, and they didn't last nearly as long as cheap Target shoes. I expected a lot more from Merrell.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
May 10, 2025
Wear out really quick. Waste of $$.
Well should have stuck to the other reviews. My kid absolutely loves them but they are falling apart! They aren’t worn daily (in the mix of a few pairs) and had them a month maybe 2. For this price point, and this brand I sure expect more. Does Merrell not stand behind their product. Plus they are very light weight!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 15, 2025
Would be good but that Velcro strap..
The shoes have good traction and my 3 year old could put them on herself, but the Velcro strap wore out within a month and now they are unusable. Pretty disappointed!!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 10, 2025
Picky toddler loves these shoes!
My toddler loves these shoes! She is super picky about shoes and has to have room to move her toes. These shoes have had no complaints and she wears them to softball!
Originally reviewed on Merrell
April 3, 2025
Low quality versus other Merrells
These broke down very easily and we were not able to clean them after several attempts. We’ve bought many merrells for our kids and these were such poor quality in comparison. We haven’t even had these two months and I’m already finding a replacement.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
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