The Merrell Training Ground will be a guided trail running session led by seasoned trail runner and founder of Train Live Compete, Liew Wei Yong. Merrell Bare Access Flex is priced at $109 and will be launched in Royal Sporting House stores in mid August. How often do you pick a running shoe because you are hoping it will solve a personal problem that no other shoe has been able to solve? What’s the latest comment from the guys? They are thinking of writing a thank you note to Merrell. I knew I had found help with my embarrassing dilemma. When I’m at the mercy of my running club’s criticism, the guys insist that my feet remind them of Durian fruit: no problem until you crack open the skin and let loose an odour that’s been banned from some Singapore buildings and transport.Īfter I started wearing my new Merrells, they stopped making jokes. I’d like to make note of the shoe odour issue touched on throughout this review because I consider it one of the biggest reasons I find these running shoes to be compelling. “They go with everything in your my running wardrobe.” I’m no style stud, but I like the look of these shoes because they’re sleek and masculine. I can say this without reservation because I got high-performing footwear from a company I respect. My Merrell Bare Access Flex shoes are too new to report surface scuffing and Vibram forefoot peeling issues, but I’m keeping Loctite vinyl/fabric glue on hand after reading about others who have run into both problems.Ĭall me a creature of habit, but my final criteria - when I weigh the merits of new gear, clothing and especially running shoes - is having no regrets after getting it. Had issues with zero-drop shoes in the past? This shoe might not be suitable for you.Not every runner finds Merrell technology to suit their running proclivities.It’s nice but no candidate for a running shoe fashion show. There’s nothing out-of-the-ordinary about the design.You could have a little issue to get a perfect fit if you need ½-size as there is no availability of ½-sizes.This footwear is designed for all sorts of terrain yet they’re amazingly lightweight.The wide toe box suits my toes they’re neither squashed together nor subject to injury from too much room.Air flow is refreshing and those antibacterial-fighting properties may have saved some of my friendships!.The break-in period was so smooth, I didn’t have to open my first-aid kit to dig out Band-Aids once.I found the shoes to have just the right amount of arch support and cushioning.Those antimicrobial properties keep working: they deal with bacteria reproduction as long as I have them on my feet. Merrell Bare Access Flex features that keep odour to a minimum include breathable mesh that allows the flow of fresh air as the lining breaks down microbes that trigger odour. My feet require constant care to make sure running mates don’t abandon me when we get together socially. But for me, the biggest revelation was yet to come. The Hyperlock TPU heel counter grips your foot so sharp turns and quick descents don’t put your feet at risk of sprains and other injuries. While the Bare Access Flex features traditional lace closures, there’s nothing traditional about the way these shoes are engineered. That’s a fancy way of saying grooves built into the soles grip surfaces like an angry Pit Bull. It’s the dual directional EVA midsole that controls the action aided by M Select GRIP+. The FLEXconnect system never met a terrain it couldn’t conquer: wet trails, dry trails, endless pavement, uneven terrain. I got a pair in blue and no matter where I took them, they performed like champions…but the biggest surprise of all was getting help with my foot odour problem! Who knew a shoe could be this versatile?įeatures I find innovative and compelling
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