WHITINMen's Barefoot Running Shoes | Minimalist Cross-Trainer | Zero Drop Sole

I just retired just a after nearly a year of casual use, and my review is 99% positive. They're very comfortable, well-constructed (the soles started wearing down a couple months ago, but the uppers still look new- no tears and all the seams are as tight as the day I got them). The price is right, too- for $43, I definitely got my money's worth, and it's a great way to see if barefoot shoes are for you. This was my first pair of barefoot shoes, but adjusting to them from fat-heeled, cushy Hokas was surprisingly painless. If you plan on actually running in them, probably stick to offroad- The soles are flexible and very thin, with no cushioning: you'll definitely feel it if you pound the pavement or step on a rock. That's my only complaint, and it applies to barefoot shoes in general, not just these.I've since purchased a couple other brands of barefoot/zero drop shoes, and where these Whitins really shine are the fit and style. Barefoot shoes should move with your feet, which these do very well- the sloes flex effortlessly and the uppers have just the right balance of padding and rigidity to lock on to my heels and stay comfortably in place through my stride. Even with thin socks, they never chaffed. I tried a different, more expensive Amazon-exclusive brand of barefoot trainers and my heel would lift nearly half-way out of them when I walked.If you're comparison shopping, you've probably noticed that this type of shoe has a wide toe box, which tends to give them an unflattering "clown shoe" vibe (seller's pictures tend to show their product at only flattering angles, but if you look at user review photos, you'll see it). The model I bought-WHITIN Men's Barefoot Running Shoes | Minimalist Cross-Trainer| - is just as wide as the others, but the wrap-around soles and the placement/shape of those plastic side panels gives them a *much * slimmer appearance.I couldn't be happier with my purchase and will definitely be getting another pair soon!

These are the best barefoot shoes I've worn and probably will ever wear. There are several reason for this but the first one is the comfort. I haven't found a barefoot shoe yet that feels as snug and flexible as this. It just feels like I'm wearing rubber socks (which I like). My feet feel very free when walking around in these and I love how flat they are. I personally don't like barefoot shoes that are thick because it's nice to actually feel the details of the ground. These are flat enough to wear you can actually feel the cracks and grooves of the ground. As the soles wear out, the bottom will become even flatter and you can feel the ground even more, which I personally love!I also love how these aren't too wide. Another thing I don't like about most barefoot shoes is that they're too wide to the point where they look ridiculous. I love how this is slightly wider than a typical running shoe, but also narrow enough to where it doesn't look like you're wearing clown shoes. I know I'm probably in the minority here but I really hope they keep the design as is because it's perfect. If you want a wider barefoot shoe, there are plenty of other ones out there!The design of the shoe itself is awesome! I love the sort of high tech, futuristic look it has.One critique I have is that for the colors that aren't so popular (like the brown ones I have) have gum colored soles. I personally think this isn't the most flattering color and I don't understand why they didn't just add an option for black or brown? As a suggestion, I would love to see a wider range of colors (like pine green for example) with soles that actually accommodate the color of the shoe fabric. Maybe they could add an option to mix and match the colors of the soles/fabric? It's not a big deal but I think it would be a nice improvement.For people who are new to barefoot shoes please keep this in mind! When you are first starting out, you are essentially working certain muscles in your feet that haven't been properly exercised you're entire life. So the first week or so of wearing these will cause your legs and feet to be sore. This is normal! After getting accustomed to wearing these everyday, you will gradually start to feel less pain. For me, the pain went away within a week. I recommend going on long walks to speed up the recovery process. But this is a good thing because it's making your feet and legs stronger. After a month of wearing them I could see that the bottom of my feet were thicker because they had more muscle. Now I feel like my balance and posture has improved. I also feel like my legs, feet, and ankles have grown stronger. Another nice thing about these shoes is that they're not too high to where they restrain the ankles. This gives the ankles more flexibility when walking around and climbing stuff.Overall these are great shoes! I have worn these daily during the rain, snow, hiking, running, hot weather, etc. and they didn't feel uncomfortable or give me any issues. That being said, I should note that the soles will wear out quickly due to the cheaper construction materials. This is my second pair and my first one only lasted about 6 or 7 months. But like I said, when the soles have worn down a bit, you can feel the ground more which can be nice depending on what your preferences are. If you do want a more grounded feel then I recommend taking out the soles.

They are comfortable, and durable. I have had them for a while now and wore them every where from the gym to the mountains

I'd say order a size down. I ordered a size 12, which is my size, and it definitely fits loosely.Nice design to it, and comfortable to wear

Love these things. Would definitely buy more

Muy cómodos, excelentes para el gimnasio y para caminar

Wide, zero rise shoes. Seems to do the job. Good shoes for light use.