Bare Steps^® Ridge Jr. 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.

I bought this product for my 3 year old son who loved them. I was thrilled with the zero drop and wide toe box. He’s used them for playing, hiking and just running around. It’s now 5 months later and they are coming apart at the seams. They aren’t going to last much longer and I will be searching elsewhere for replacement shoes. I feel for the price they should be able to be used for more than 5 months and even more than one child.