Love these shoes!!
These are great shoes! I am NOT a trail runner nor do I hike often. However I cannot stand traditional hiking shoes. Look, weight, comfort and cost for a good pair, especially since I may hike once a year.I picked these up because of the price and look specifically for my once a year camping trip where I knew I'd be on at least one hike.I am as close to a true size 11 and ordered 11's. They fit like a glove, in a good way. They have a bit of compression or maybe should say that they wrap feet with nice pressure all around..First walk was on the hike which was about 2-miles over dirt, rock, gravel and pavement sections. The hike was pretty tough, but my feet did not hurt afterwards. They felt great and better than expected.I now wear these most days of the week,.with jean, khakis and shorts and even have had them at the beach.CON: These this can be very slippery on wet surfaces. Others stated this and glad that I took note because it is true. However, I feel that over time this has lessened to an extent.Grip!! Funny to follow up with 'these things grip!' They do and do it very well on dry surfaces.Would I buy again? Yes.
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David khinikadze
September 07, 2025
one of the best deals on Amazon
wonderful shoes. Lighter than a feather, fit me nicely, super comfortable. can feel the ground I walk on, nice traction. not sure if it can withstand trail-running. you're getting a high-quality product for a wonderful price. then again, not sure how durable it is, but I have a feeling it'll last a long while.
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Extremely comfortable and stylish - but for casual use
I wanted to foray into barefoot tennis shoes because not every workplace accepts fivefingers or sandals, which are my preferred shoes. I used to be a very narrow toebox-wearer, as my feet are somewhat narrow and my arches slightly high, but I found they had a negative impact on my balance, comfort, and especially ability to climb. The toe box on these is bigger than the average shoe, and the fabric they are made of is extremely comfortable. However, you do not get the full range of movement and ability to spread your toes as you might in fivefingers- you do get most of it, I would perhaps ballpark 75%. That might be an issue for you if you have sensory processing difficulties, but it was not a large issue for me. Their versatility is also limited by the lack of water resistance- if you're walking through the city or a muddy trail, or neglected suburban road with potholes, you will end up with dirty shoes, wet socks, and an extra chore when you get home- cleaning the fabric. Yes, you can toss them in the laundry, but that doesn't help you during the day while you're actually wearing them. Other than that, these shoes would actually be quite good for light bouldering; with a diamond cross grip pattern on the bottom that is essentially flat across the whole bottom of the shoe. They have firm supports along the side, right along my arches, that can be laced tighter- think corsetry- but this doesn't equate to sufficient arch support for me personally when it comes to running, which was a little disappointing, but you could also attribute that to me being a relatively new barefoot runner (though I am not a new barefoot walker.)They are lightweight, and also look very nice and are great for school or the office, if that is where you find yourself. All that said, they are far superior to the average sneaker, and I wear them every week, at least a couple of times.
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Super Comfortable
Received these shoes today. Bought them for calisthenics workouts and weight training. They are super comfortable and the fit is perfect. The fabric stretches so it molds to my feet. These are more comfortable than bedroom slippers. Definitely found a winner with these. Can't wait to try them out at the gym.
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Bryson Roberts
October 10, 2025
Nice show but Narrow toe box
Pros: Comfortable looks to be good quality.Cons: very narrow toe box for a barefoot shoe. I got a half size big and it’s still pretty snug. There was not a wide option so I assume they’re just narrow shoes in general.Over all a decent product, the design is very comfortable, they do not feel cheap, the sole is nice. Wish the toe box was wider.
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ScabbyChic
August 30, 2024
Gone, but not forgotten
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!
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