I love these shoes, period. I had foot pain and inserts and ect... and no more with these shoes. The Bare Access Arc first generation fit my wide(ish) foot, provides plenty of arch support (for a barefoot shoe), is flexible and has amazing breathability.
When I heard there was a newer version that fixed all flaws associated with the 1st generation Access Arc, I thought it could go either way, love or hate. To me there was nothing to fix with this shoe. So they could either improve or make it worse... I hate the newer version, they squish the middle sides of my feet and run too large.
I wear a size 6.5 in these shoes and they leave just a bit of room for my toes to spread when lifting weights and my feet to expand while running. I tried a size 6 in the newer version and they were still too large (long) yet tight on the sides. Admittedly, I do have wide(ish) feet, usually I can swing both ways (giggity, giggity, goo), but not with the newer version. Remember, every foot is different... I would try these on at the store first. Meanwhile, I'm trying to buy these puppies up before they are all out. I'm in love... they have replaced my Brooks and Saucony's.
When I heard there was a newer version that fixed all flaws associated with the 1st generation Access Arc, I thought it could go either way, love or hate. To me there was nothing to fix with this shoe. So they could either improve or make it worse... I hate the newer version, they squish the middle sides of my feet and run too large.
I wear a size 6.5 in these shoes and they leave just a bit of room for my toes to spread when lifting weights and my feet to expand while running. I tried a size 6 in the newer version and they were still too large (long) yet tight on the sides. Admittedly, I do have wide(ish) feet, usually I can swing both ways (giggity, giggity, goo), but not with the newer version. Remember, every foot is different... I would try these on at the store first. Meanwhile, I'm trying to buy these puppies up before they are all out. I'm in love... they have replaced my Brooks and Saucony's.
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Had the merrell's Pace gloveand they hurt! Like the idea of a zero drop heel to make me run on the ball of my heel, but needed more padding for the asphalt. Got this shoe for a good price and love that it does just what I want and is super light. Ordered the standard 1/2 size up for a running shoe (normally wear a 9.5 and got a 10), fits great!