WHITINMen's Wide Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers | Zero Drop | Midfoot Stability
A**R
A year later: still Great low cost minimalist option!
BOTTOM LINE: I highly recommend these! Comfortable, functional, ergonomic, and fashionable.I have had these shoes for over a year now and can say that they are fantastic! They are a great way to checkout minimalist footwear without breaking the bank.I am a teacher and am on my feet most of the day. These shoes allow your feet and body to work the way they were designed and have helped with my foot and back pain. You definitely need to transition into wearing these if you are not a regular user of barefoot shoes. It took me about 2-3 weeks or rotating them in with my regular shoes, but now I wear the 90% of the time.I also use these as my gym shoes for weightlifting and love them for that as well. The wide toe box and flat sole are great for lifting. I wouldn’t wear them for running, but they are good for just about everything else!I normally wear a size 10.5 Mens and ordered a 10 in these. Perfect fit.To clean, I remove the soles and laces and was in the washing machine and hang dry. Have had 0 issues!
P**T
A god tier shoe for the price. Destroys the pricier brands.
So far incredible, can function as a slip on even when the shoe laces are tied, material doesn't soak up all water, extremely breathable. Sole is grippy in the volleyball court and most surfaces and does not streak. They look pretty good for barefoot shoes and not irregular, can fit in. The ankle has nice padding, not support but just very cozy to wear and don't rub. Shoe is very stable and feels like you can't roll your ankle, unlike traditional shoes. I suggest grabbing a few pairs of these (running/formal style/sneaker style) Instead of buying overpriced competitors.
E**A
Good for getting a feel for barefoot shoes.
The Whitin barefoot sneaker was a good first pair of barefoot shoes. For the price, (especially compared to other brands) it is a wearable shoe. It was at first snug and did take a bit of adjustment, but it did fit like a glove. The wide toe box is the best part of the shoe and is quite nice.The materials do feel cheap, however. The sole is a bit slippery on wet surfaces. The shoe may be somewhat small, I might recommend a half size up. The sole wore through at the toe after eight months or so. I walk a lot for work so that might be accelerated.In general, the shoe delivers a decent barefoot experience with light padding. Consider getting an insole if you tread heavy.
M**.
This shoe is worth every penny
These are my first pair of barefoot shoes and they are amazing to say the least. I mainly like to use them for daily walking, rucking (walking with a weighted 40lb vest) and for leg day at the gym. The wide toe box makes this shoe very comfortable and easy for my foot to retain its natural shape.I wouldn't really recommend them for long distance running, though. From my experience, they feel great for the first 1.5 miles and then you'll start to feel the fatigue in the forefoot area if you go any longer than that. You can definitely switch to mid-foot striking to compensate, but these shoes are not meant to be used for any sort of vigorous running (IMO)Apparently some people experienced issues with the outsole's durability, however my pair were very durable and worked in all environments. Highly recommend that you use this pair for the gym, or when you go on walks, but probably not for hiking or anything like that. I believe Whitin has a specific pair for hiking.Overall,These are a great way to ease into the whole barefoot game. The wide toe box, the sock-like feel and the price makes this shoe worth every penny.
C**N
Great shoe
Very lightweight and comfortable. I'm a size 10.5W and was a little worried with the sizing but went with an 11 and they're perfect. I've been working out with them for about a week now and they're holding up well, great value.
B**R
Very comfortable
I bought these as a gift for my husband and he really likes them. Casual, yet look good enough for him to wear to church when he isn't wearing a suit. He said they fit perfect and are very comfortable.
R**Z
Needed Wide Shoes... CAUTION
Was looking to finally get into wide set shoes after having some foot pain and I decided to get these a try. I got size 13 which is my normal shoe size, but they proved to be clownishly too big (felt like Ronald McDonald walking around). I checked with the size chart and I decided to go on the smaller side, after having measured my foot. I got a size 11. Too small. Sent back and ordered a 12. Too small still. Got a 12.5. Finally felt good. The shoes themselves are comfy. I like how they "hug" your ankles. That being said, the shoes are not without issues. The sole is incredibly bendable, to the point where there isn't really a lot of support. I took out the shoe inserts the shoes came with and I put in some Dr. Scholls. Felt much better, that being said. The shoes felt fine for a few weeks. But then the right shoe started to squeak whenever I walked. This wasn't a surface issue, since the right shoe squeaked regardless whether I was walking on a hardwood floor, poured concrete, or out on the street. I've tried several things to help tone down the squeaking (including WD-40), but didn't really prove helpful. I do walk a lot and I put a lot miles on my shoes. While these shoes are decent for the time being, I'm thinking next time I'll get the real thing (Olukai boat shoes, which are over $100, but I think they'll give me more support). Overally I'm happy with what I got for the $40 I paid for them.
S**E
Sturdy, insane value; kinda heavy
I go through a lot of shoes, and have never bothered to leave a review on any in the past. The reason I am now is that I was genuinely astounded by the quality of these. They look and feel higher quality than minimalist shoes that cost three times as much. They are surprisingly rugged. I wouldn’t hesitate to take these on a hike up into wilderness for a few days. I’d trust them on rough craggy terrain. They are among the most comfortable shoes I’ve owned. I cannot believe they are less than $100, let alone $50.The downside to their robust durable construction is that they aren’t light. Probably the heaviest minimalist shoes I’ve owned. It doesn’t really bother me, but I also don’t compete at moving my feet quickly. YMMV.
E**R
Increibles, super cómodos! Ya no puedo usar otros zapatos que no sean estos.
Compré estos zapatos por que quería probar primero la experiencia de usar unos tenis barefoot antes de pagar unos Zero Shoes o Vivo Barefoot.Este modelo me sorprendió gratamente por lo bien hecho que se siente y la comodidad que me representó tener libertad para mover y usar mis pies. AL cabo de 6 meses, mis piernas son más fuertes y mi salud general se vio beneficiada por el uso de estos zapatos. Incluso, me los llevé a un viaje donde tuve que caminar mucho y fue una experiencia maravillosa.A raíz de mi satisfacción he pedido otro modelo de la misma marca WHITIN con un estilo más casual y otros con un estilo más deportivo ya que los uso para todo: para salir, para el gym, para caminar... ya no puedo usar zapatos "normales" gracias a la comidad de estos zapatos.Otra ventaja de estos tenis es que se ven casuales sin parecer babuchas raras como algunos modelos de Vivo barefoot o Zero Shoes.Absolutamente recomendables! Prefiero pedir más pares de estos que gastar mi dinero en marca con unos Reebook o Nike.
Y**N
Impressive
I like the fact the shoes came to the perfect size, I used the size chart.The shoes are very flexible and comfortable. The large room for the toes is perfect.The sides of the shoes are made of, and look like, plastic but it's done in a stylish way. I would easily wear them at work. The soles are the perfect thickness. I have a good feel for the ground. They also have a really good grip on the floor. Let's see how fast they are going to last. Anyway, given the price, I wouldn't mind to buy them again in a year from now.
P**A
Very comfortable shoes
My husband asked me to order these in size 12 wide and he loves them. He has a bunion on his right foot so it makes it easier for him to walk in shoes that are wider but still fit perfectly to the size..He also said they're very comfy and it was a good purchase.
E**O
EXCELENTES ZAPATOS
Se ven de buena calidad espero que sean duraderos, son bonitos y son lo que prometen, los recomiendo
A**O
hasta ahorita muy bien
hasta ahorita muy bien, comodos, creo que la suela es algo delgada por lo que en algunas ocasiones me ha dolido el pie con el uso de mucho tiempo
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