WHITINWomen's Wide Toe Box Minimalist Barefoot Shoes + Zero Drop Sole
K**N
Great barefoot starter shoes!
These are my daily for work and I don’t think I could survive without them. Super lightweight and breathable. I got my regular size and it’s a perfect fit. Only issue is they sometimes squeak like I’m on a basketball court which gets old but I put up with it because these are so comfortable. It’s been about a month and no visible wear or tear so they’re holding up well.
B**.
I can never go back to normal shoes. My feet feel so much better!
I normally have to try on dozens--if not more--pairs of shoes before finding one that *almost* both fits in the toes AND will not keep slipping off my heel. Nothing ever fits completely right. Imagine my surprise when I put these minimalist shoes on my feet and they fit PERFECTLY. I'm thinking of buying a second pair as house shoes since they're comfier than my slippers!These technically come in European sizing, but the listing has US sizing. If you wear US 7.5, the "7.5" size in the dropdown will probably also fit you perfectly like they do for me. If you wear Euro sizing and alternate between a 38 and 38.5 normally, I recommend to size-up. (The ones they're selling as 7.5s are somewhere between a Euro 37.5 and 38 in terms of length)They look a little goofy when I look down at my feet, but they look way more normal from the perspective of others who are viewing you from the side or front. It's surprising how normal they look from a distance considering how silly they look (to me) from directly above. So if the clown shoe aspect is a concern of yours, I wouldn't worry too much about it with these shoes. It's very mild.I tried on some Xero shoes a couple days ago and they were both stiffer and less comfortable than these much cheaper Whitin sneakers. As far as longevity, I cannot say how they compare. But I do recommend these shoes to anyone and everyone who has similar feet as me, i.e., wide toe box, narrow heel, average arch height, average foot volume. But if you have high foot volume, narrow feet, or very wide feet, these probably won't work for you.I've never had shoes that felt GOOD to walk in before, and I've been wearing shoes for over 40 years. I'm low-key in love with these sneakers at the moment. It's a bit too early to tell for sure, but I suspect that they are helping keep my foot issues from flaring up as much (plantar fasciitis/heel pain, mild morton's neuroma, mild big-toe arthritis, peripheral neuropathy/numbness from shoe pressure). When I stepped out of bed this morning, my heels didn't hurt at all. It was wonderful.You're supposed to ease yourself into minimalist footwear, but as someone who normally goes barefoot as often as possible, there was no adjustment period at all for me.Care has been extremely easy--I have a light color upper, so they get dirty every other time I go out. All I've been doing is taking Clorox wipe and giving the dirty bit a light scrub and the dirt marks disappear. I'm not sure how healthy the chemicals in the wipes are for the canvas fabric in the long term, but so far it's worked well for me.The only "down side" is that I am now much more aware of how uncomfortable all of my other pairs of shoes are!If your budget allows, and you have feet like mine, you should totally try these shoes out.
G**A
sizing and quality
I normally wear a size 9.5. The pair I got say 40 on the inside. They are a smidge too short for me. Otherwise, they are well made, very comfortable, very light, very cute. I do recommend.
L**G
Great find!
These are perfect for wide feet. Arthritis pain is real, and these shoes don’t rub the top of my foot and give space for aching toes. I sized up a half size, which made for a perfect fit. The sole could have a bit more padding, but an easy fix by adding an insole. Very happy with my purchase!
B**Y
Cute AND comfy; water resistant, too!
I got these to wear on a six-week holiday in Great Britain. They have a wide toe box and are water resistant, so even dashing thru water puddles and down soggy lanes and rainy streets, my feet stayed dry. They gripped cooblestones and slick sidewalks just fine. I brought other shoes, but these ended up getting worn almost daily. No blisters, no sore toes. I wore them with wool socks and other days I wore them with no-show socks and a skirt. After five weeks they could use a wash but I don't want to take them off. Definite winners!!
S**A
Arch support present
The media could not be loaded. Toe space ✅️True to size ✅️Timely ✅️Drop sole ✅️Barefoot feel ❌️Immediately after trying on I was pleased with the shape and the extra cushioning on the achilles. However, I could also feel that there is arch support which is not good for me.
L**.
Comfy & stylish
Super comfortable - runs a bit big IMO. Perfect everyday shoe.
O**W
Comfortable
Just for the record...I am an older person, and although I hate to admit it... I am overweight...That said... I suffer from hip and knee pain, and on occasion SEVERE sciatic nerve pain...The theory that "you need arch support" , or "arch support in you shoes cures all your pain" is a crock of crap....Arch support may work for some, but I recently discovered being bare foot actually made my pain surprisingly less...I bought these shoes, because of the other reviews....they are very comfortable...It there a "downside" the part that rest against your heel (achilles) can rub, and irritate... but a bandage or tape can remedy that• Wearing them is like being barefoot...• Wide toe area• good grip (but I haven't worn them on wet or greasy surfaces)• good price
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