Merrell Kids Unisex Bare Steps Ridge Boot

We love these shoes! They have become the everyday favorite for my 2.5 (almost 3) year old. She wears them to daycare, and they are perfect for all-day wear in the fall/winter months. They have good traction for walking & hiking on dirt trails, and the slightly higher ankle keeps out the dust and rocks. These do seem pretty wide and large for the size. This may be intentional since the barefoot style allows for flexibility and for the toes to spread out. I love this, especially for shoes she wears all day at school. They are lightweight, very easy on/off and the retro styling is adorable. These are absolutely worth the investment! We will likely get a full year of wear out of them.

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.