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

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.

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!

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.

Comfortable, lightweight, and they look pretty good too. I mostly have worn these to the gym, but also have worn them around town a time or two for sure. I started wearing shoes like these when the Vibram 5-Fingers first came out. While these are not 'toe' shoes, they are of the lightweight, minimalist variety. I've worn them with lightweight socks and barefoot and find them comfortable either way. So far they seem durable enough, time will tell how long they actually last. I do plan on getting back to outdoor running again (3 - marathon, trail-runner...) and I'll definitely try these out. I wear a 13EE comfortably and these shoes don't seem to squeeze my toes too much. They're not 'natural' type shoes that have an obvious larger-than-average toebox, but they're not overly tight and uncomfortable.

Son muy bonitos, pero no son barefoot, ya que para esa denominación se requiere que la puntera sea suficientemente ancha para tus dedos. Y la puntera que trae estos tenis es casi como una estándar. Si NO buscas unos tenis barefoot minimalistas entonces sí podrías adquirir estos por lo bonito del modelo y el precio.

La talla fue la exacta, medí mi pie y agregué los centímetros que indicaron así que funcionó perfectamente. Tengo un tiempo acostumbrándome a zaparos planos, como los Converse, por lo que estos se sintieron extremadamente cómodos, usando la plantilla (viene una plantilla que no es nada gruesa). Posteriormente los usaré son la plantilla para que sean literalmente barefoot. De todos los zapatos minimalistas, son los que mejor precio tienen (y súper cómodos). Así que buena calidad y comodidad para el precio que tienen. Además llegaron antes de la fecha que decía al principio.

La calidad de manufactura no es la mejor en el sentido de que el pegamento de la suela se ve blanco sobre la tela negra. Dicho esto, son los zapatos mas comodos que he probado. Lo primero que hice fue quitarles la plantilla, que viene incluida, ya que esta los hace un poco incomodos en mi opinion. Creo que por el precio es muy buena compra. La tela elastica con la que estan hechos se siente de buena calidad al igual que la suela. Llevo usandolos un par de semanas sin problemas.

Los tenis son muy bonitos, solo que llegaron de otro color diferente al que pedí, pude hacer devolución y cambio sin problema, solo pues el tiempo que lleva hacer todo el trámite

Muy cómodos, excelentes para el gimnasio y para caminar