WHITIN Men’s Wide Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers | Zero Drop | Midfoot Stability

10 reviews for WHITIN Men’s Wide Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers | Zero Drop | Midfoot Stability

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   Alex – July 11, 2025

   Never going back to normal shoes – 360k steps later
   After approximately 360k+ steps I can say I love these shoes and will never return to normal shoes.Sizing: I wear a size 9.5 in most standard shoes (this gave me about 3/4 of an inch of toe room. My go to’s prior were ON clouds and Adidas ultraboosts. I initially bought these in 9’s and felt that they were a tad too roomy so I downsized only to find they felt a little tight for comfort. Then I realized in the product listing the insole is intentionally removable so I removed it and found I had the perfect fit.Comfort: They are extremely comfortable you can feel how much they flex with your foot and how much more grip you get on the ground. The extra grip they give is great. The soles are thin so be prepared to feel the ground below your feet. The material seems pretty durable so far and very airy. They initially give a borderline uncomfortable amount of width for your feet but your feet quickly adapt.Quality: Not much to say. All the stitching is good. All glue seems to hold well. The rubber is flexible and shows no signs of tearing. The material itself seems good quality and is somewhat similar to what is used in ultraboosts but a little thicker and a little less elastic, but still just as breathable.Other notes: I got some elastic laces. I canning recommend this enough, the nature of the shoe makes it REALLY easy to slip on. Add some quality elastic laces and it just makes life so easy.Additionally, after wearing them for a weak I did have some muscle aches and pains but I managed to work through it and they dissipated after a week or so. Don’t push your body too hard initially. I’m in the work of physical therapy so I was able to manage my muscles a bit better than the average person likely would. After week two I suddenly regained the ability to spread my toes on command which I’ve never been able to do. I also have chronic back pain. I DO NOT recommend these if you have back pain BUT in my case they did help which I attribute to the fact that a flat shoe is less likely to put your low back into excess lordosis.Disclaimers : These are worth every penny but you should definitely transition slowly if you don’t often walk barefoot. Biomechanically speaking they place much greater stretch and strength demand on your calves so you should assess your calf strength. I’m also about 135lbs so they might wear slower for me than someone who weighs more.

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   jon crego – July 11, 2025

   First Time In Wide Toe Box Zero Drop
   This is my first entry pair of wide toe box zero drop shoes. I just love the wide fit and wide toe box. I was wearing brooks ghost in wide. Still squished my toes. I am earning my way into these type of shoes. Will have to write another following review later.For those worried about fit from the AI generated review. What I did was as Goggle’s Gemini how to measure for this shoe brand. After getting instructions and the following the chart from the vendor, I ordered 11 wide. In normal shoes I wear a 9.5 wide. When I received the shoes, I thought they were too big. After putting them on, I had the recommended 1/4-.5 inch toe room which feels great. The width for my forefoot area is perfect.After wearing them for a few hours today, I put on my usual TYR gym shoes and bit my feet felt cramped and tight. Definitely considering growing my collection of these shoes in different styles and then upgrading to other brands to feel the difference.If you’re thinking about switching from the “normal” we all have been taught, these are a great started. Just remember to measure your foot correctly. Old, normal shoe sizes might not work. Good luck!

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   t.b. – July 11, 2025

   Excellent shoe great price.
   I love these they have held up great and are the most comfortable barefoot shoe i own out of 3. Size wise i wear a 11-12 in mens usually. I ordered the 12 wide and they fit perfect. They are lightweight,durable and breathable. For being sock knit and breathable they are surprisingly water repellent. After wearing these and my lews primals for a long time i didnt have any issues but i didnt seem to get the barefoot benefits like toes spreading out and change in foot dimensions until i bout a pair of vivos. Overall still a great shoe at a great price and will be buying a second pair for outside house work.

4. 

   Ben – July 11, 2025

   Best pair of shoes I’ve ever owned
   Honestly, I love these. Probably one of the best pairs of shoes I’ve ever owned. Previously I bought a new pair of saucony’s. They had a huge heel and it made me walk funny. Then I switched to these and they just feel right. It took me a few days to get used to them tho. Also, I feel you still need a professionally made insole with these if you have flat feet. My insples come from the Saucony factory flagship store and they are amazing. So with a combination of the two im a happy man with happy feet.

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   Michael V. – July 11, 2025

   New Favorite Shoes
   These are my new favorite shoes. Essentially zero drop, the mesh is breathable and keeps my feet cool, and the tow box is very wide which I why I bought them. If you buy the white ones, be careful not to spill anything on them, it’s really easy to get them stained. 

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   Gerold Gebilaguin – July 11, 2025

   I just got my new pair of shoes and it is absolutely perfect for my daily travel,very light shoes ,very comfy insoles and decent shoes with relatively low price.I would need another one as an extra shoes.

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   Cristhian O. Burgos – July 11, 2025

   Son extremadamente cómodos, el color azul marino es sensacional. Al tratarse de zapatos que apuntan al Barefoot, la suela es delgada, por lo que piedras o cualquier objeto sobre el piso que sobre salga se va a sentir con más intensidad que en el calzado normal.La parte de los dedos es amplia y permite movilidad a los dedos. No los clasificaría 100% como Barefoot, sino como zapatos para iniciar la transición a calzado Barefoot estrictamente hablando. Una de las características para denominarlos de tal forma es la ligera elevación en la punta del calzado.Sin lugar a dudas, por la calidad, estética y funcionamiento, yo recomendaría ampliamente iniciar con calzado como este, antes de hacer el cambio total a calzado Barefoot, como Vivobarefoot, que son mucho más costosos pero ya son zapatos zero drop en toda la extensión de la palabra.

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   Yunay Garcia – July 11, 2025

   Very nice

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   Petra – July 11, 2025

   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.

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    David S. – July 11, 2025

    The wide toe box and minimalist feel of these shoes is great. Great choice for an entry level to minimalist shoes. The removable sole can help ease you into gradually reducing the cushioning on your foot. I do not take them out in the rain or snow, the adhesive does look a bit iffy around the sole of the shoe. When they stay dry they feel and look great though.