WHITIN Men’s Amphibious Water Shoes | Quick Drying | Casual-Style Inspired

7 reviews for WHITIN Men’s Amphibious Water Shoes | Quick Drying | Casual-Style Inspired

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   Nicholas – July 9, 2025

   The best bang for your buck!
   I’ve been wearing barefoot-style shoes for a few years now, and I picked up a pair of WHITIN Zero Drop Barefoot Shoes out of curiosity—and to be honest, because the price was hard to beat. After a few weeks of regular use, here are my honest thoughts:Pros:1. Comfortable Right Out of the Box:No break-in period needed. The wide toe box gives your toes room to splay naturally, and the zero-drop sole promotes good posture and a more natural gait.2. Surprisingly Durable for the Price:For a budget-friendly shoe, they’ve held up better than expected. I’ve used them for walking, light trail runs, and casual wear. The outsole has good traction, and the upper material breathes well.3. Lightweight and Flexible:They really give you that “barefoot” feel. You can bend and twist them easily, and they pack down small if you’re traveling.Cons:1. Not Ideal for Wet Weather:They aren’t waterproof, and the traction gets a little slippery on wet surfaces.2. Limited Arch Support:That’s expected in barefoot shoes, but if you’re transitioning from traditional footwear, just know these have no padding or arch support. They’re meant to strengthen your feet over time.3. Sizing Can Be Tricky:Some people report needing to size up or down, depending on foot shape. I’d recommend reading reviews and maybe ordering two sizes to compare if it’s your first pair.If you’re curious about barefoot shoes but don’t want to spend $100+ on a premium brand like Vivobarefoot or Xero, WHITIN is a fantastic way to dip your toes in (literally). They’re not perfect, but for the price, they deliver excellent value. Just be mindful of sizing and take time to transition if you’re new to zero-drop footwear.

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   Teri Freeman – July 9, 2025

   Love these
   Why did you pick this product vs others?:I absolutely love these shoes!  We do a lot of hiking and it’s often near water and these are perfect for that. Very comfortable and I don’t worry about wet feet on rocks as they have a good grip sole. They also dry very fast!  This is my third pair – I need them in every color available!

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   Maria Colley – July 9, 2025

   Sizing
   Why did you pick this product vs others?:Runs big

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   just225 – July 9, 2025

   They work
   Really love these water shoes. As a retired whitewater guide these beat out astrals and are a quarter the price. I did change the laces to no-tie elastics which makes them securely slip on and that does improve the product but I can’t expect that for the price.

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   Zero Signal – July 9, 2025

   Better than typical water shoes, but not by much
   I have a love/hate relationship with water shoes. The best ones I ever had years ago were made by Ocean Pacific (I think) but I don’t think they’ve been made for quite some time. Every other pair I’ve had has been a disappointment.After buying a $14 pair of no-name water shoes that felt like I was stepping on a waffle iron whenever I wore them, I spent some time looking around and decided to buy these. Reviews were excellent, and at a little over $30, the price wasn’t out of line with a good pair of water shoes.Right out of the packaging, I saw that the toe box of these shoes is skewed toward the big toe. From the top, the shoe looks a little odd, like it was bent inward. You can see it in the top view photo on this page, but it’s more apparent (to me, anyway) with the item in front of me. Not a big deal in truth, but so many people were gushing about the looks of these shoes in the review section that I’m surprised no one mentioned it. Maybe I’m just picky.I wore these shoes while wading in a river with a rock bed. The rocks are slippery and your feet tend to get banged up, to the point that I often wear military jungle boots when I go there. Since I prefer to wear my jungle boots to work, I didn’t want to wait for them to dry out, and I decided that now was as good a time as any to try out the shoes.I agree with what many reviewers said– the shoes are comfortable. I’m pretty heavy (200+ pounds) but they have enough cushion that they don’t hurt my feet, even after a fair amount of walking and some light trail hiking. It’s like wearing a pair of Chuck Taylors– light, thin soled, but comfortable.That changed slightly when I went into the water. The insoles are EVA, which is a closed-cell foam. When they get submerged, the EVA insole gets slippery, and your foot starts to squirm inside the shoe. Nothing major– they won’t fly off your feet or anything– but it feels a bit unnerving, especially if your footing is a bit treacherous (like if you’re stepping on mossy river stones). I really disliked the sensation until I got used to it, and I have to reacclimate myself to how they feel every time I put them on and get them wet.Squirmy feeling aside, the shoes were mostly OK in the water. Even though the tread is not aggressive, they were no worse than any other water shoe on the slick riverbed, and they protected my feet well enough from bumps and bruises against the rocks. They did, however, fill up with sand quite easily, something that I didn’t expect from shoes that are as closed off as these. They were almost as bad at letting sand in as my previous, mesh-bodied water shoes, and I had to stop occasionally to take them off and rinse my feet. With laced shoes and in a river with a moderate current, that starts to become a hassle.These shoes are OK for what they are– a dual-purpose water shoe that looks mostly like a sneaker, dries relatively quickly and can be worn for casual walking on dry land as well as in water. I wouldn’t want to wear them for a long hike or in very rugged terrain. If I needed a shoe for the beach, I’d probably want something without laces that slips on and off easily so I could periodically get the sand out. They’re not terrible, but if I had to do it over again, I’d buy something from a surf company like Speedo or Body Glove, and that’s probably what I’ll do next time.

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   David Astrofsky – July 9, 2025

   Excellent shoe
   Great comfort , style and value. Lots of compliments.

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   WestofU – July 9, 2025

   I’m very particular with my shoes, the way it looks (aesthetics), the materials, construction, durability and fit. I purchased 3 other similar zero drop (or barefoot) shoes but from different brands. This particular shoes was the only one I sent back for a refund because 1) wasn’t wide enough (even though it’s advertised as wide), making the shoes stretch side ways more than it should 2) the materials and the construction looked cheaper than the others that I purchased, It felt like it’ll rip after a few days of wear. 3) Did not like the look when I wore it. The photo on the product page is misleading. The laces reaches further down the front which I do not like. But shipping was fast, and refund was also easy and prompt.