Merrell Kids Unisex Bare Steps Ridge Boot

These are the absolute best kids hiking/ adventure boots I have found. Appropriate for a new walker or older kid too. Just enough structure to protect but not so much the foot is stifled. Comes up around the ankle to keep sticks/rocks/grasses from getting in. The outsole is super grippy and great for climbing on rocks. My little one loves that they look like “workbooks”. I went back to order the next size up but sadly looks like these are discontinued. Merrell please bring them back! The low ankles don't work as well for hiking and field work.

My son has had Merell bare steps since he could walk. This would make his 6th pair and he is 5 now. We like the hiking boot, we are outdoors a lot. I hope they never stop making bare steps for toddlers. When he gets older, vapor/trail glove all the way, like mommy and daddy.