WHITIN Men's Minimalist Trail Running Shoes | Wide Toe Box | Optimal Barefoot-Feel

I’ve been on a relentless quest for the ultimate shoe, trying countless pairs from budget-friendly to high-end. I can confidently say that I’ve finally found it. These barefoot shoes are nothing short of revolutionary.From the moment I slipped them on, I was hooked. Indoors, they feel like walking on clouds. It's as if I'm barefoot, but with the added benefit of protection. The sensation is pure bliss. But don't be fooled by their delicate feel – these shoes are built for adventure. I've taken them on hikes that would put many dedicated hiking boots to shame, and they've exceeded all expectations. The grip is incredible, providing ample traction on uneven terrain. And while they offer minimal cushioning, it's the perfect amount. The soft rubber sole allows you to feel the ground beneath your feet, providing a unique sensory experience that’s both invigorating and grounding.One of the most surprising benefits is the foot massage-like sensation I get when walking on rocky surfaces. It's like nature's own reflexology treatment! The rocks provide gentle pressure points, relieving tension and invigorating my feet. It's an odd thing to say, but I actually look forward to walking on rocky trails just for this reason.I was so impressed that I ended up buying five different colors! I simply can't get enough of these shoes. If you're tired of sacrificing comfort for style or performance, look no further. These barefoot shoes are the perfect blend of all three. Trust me, your feet will thank you.

Arrived on time, my second pair and the most successful so far. Very comfortable for running and just the right size.

Overall, I'm quite pleased with my purchase. These shoes offer an excellent ground feel, sturdy construction, and reasonable traction, which are perfect for my training needs.However, I do have one main complaint: the lack of half-size options. As a result, I had to go half a size down from my regular size. While my left foot fits fine, my right foot feels a bit tight, with my toes almost touching the edge, especially when using the insole.Despite this sizing issue, the shoes perform well and are comfortable for short training sessions. If you're considering these shoes, keep the sizing in mind, and you might need to experiment with the fit.I hope Whitin will offer half-size options in the near future.

I now have 3 pairs of these shoes and I love them! I have one pair strictly for working out in. They offer minimal cushion and allow your feet to engage while pushing weights. I have one pair that I use for everything yard, washing vehicles, etc. I have had them for about a year and they are pretty much destroyed but still going. I have the third pair for out and about and hiking. They slip on easily and wrap the foot nicely. Hiking long distances, greater than 4 miles, may warrant a more supportive shoe, but these are great for shorter excursions. It's nice to feel every contour of the ground which allows for a more engaged experience. The rubber is perfect for outdoors but can get a little slick inside if there is water on the floor. Overall, 100% recommend these for the outdoorsy type. Perfect camping shoes!

EDIT: It's been a year since I wrote this review, and they are still going strong. The tread has really started to wear away, one of the heel tabs ripped off, the midsoles have begun to collapse, and the insoles are destroyed, but I've put in new insoles, and they're still super effective parkour shoes :] These are worth the $35-40 price tag and are much better constructed than the knit barefoot sneakers by the same company. [Edit #2: 1.5 years since purchase with heavy parkour use, and they’re finally falling apart n deforming in the midsole.]I bought the style #2 when they were $35, not expecting much, considering it's shanzhai, but wow these are great. Very comfortable and flexible—can slip them on and off quickly—but if you have them tied well, your heel will not slip out as I originally feared they might during tacs and wall runs.Surprisingly good durability as well. I fully expected these to die quickly, but it's been 3 months of putting them through one of the toughest, most grueling activity for shoes—parkour—and they are still holding up well! It looks like they'll outlast my Feiyue, so assuming they keep on trucking another several months, these were a good investment.My parkour rating is: Excellent! Great grip, flexibility, and price; good durability; toe box width is also good and relatively accommodating. Good minimalist parkour shoes; I wouldn't take meaty drops in them, but they'll do the job and do it well.A couple caveats: There are a number of stylings here. I tested the Style #1 (with ankle strap) and Style #2 (with tongue) and both were excellent. The other stylings may see different results.Also, while these are "minimalist", and could be called "trail runners" due to the tread, there is no rock plate in the ball of the foot, so keep that in mind before you take them on rough trail runs.

Very satisfied

nice looking shoe it is more of a slipper than anything else it will probably work well as a water shoe this summer. not for wide feet. fit well for me sz 14. not much for cushion you feel lots good traction though. for the price see how long they last it seem to be good deal to me.

For transition into barefoot shoe this is great and if i wanted to go full barefoot i can just remove the sole. I am usually 10.5 and went with 11, went for a walk on concrete and no leg pain issues. Feels like i am wearing a shoe socks lol quite a weird feeling but its comfy so no complains. Also just a FYI dont go with the 1_black variants as they tend to rip apart around the toes since its just a full mesh. The 2_light blue, 2_blue, 2_green, 2_black gum should last much longer since there is additional support to the mesh. I found this out from a youtuber called "Paul the Backpacker".

Ya llevo semanas utilizándolos y no tengo ninguna queja. Tal vez las agujetas están muy largas, pero es casi irrelevante.

Not quite as wide as expected. Wish they had more space around the toes.