WHAT ARE BAREFOOT SHOES? 1. Flexibility: the feet are free to move and engage the ground naturally, preventing muscle immobility and atrophy 2. Thin sole: the sole of the shoe is thin and firm which allows for better proprioception and feedback from the ground 3. Minimal or zero heel-to-toe drop: this allows the feet to be in a neutral position which supports a healthy posture and puts less stress on the joints 4. Wide toe box: the toes are not compressed but have room to spread, leading to better balance BENEFITS OF GOING BAREFOOT Walking barefoot is the healthiest and most natural form of forward movement. Some of the positive effects are: 1.STRENGTH: helps re-develop the foot muscles that have become weak due to wearing shoes that restrict foot movement 2.BALANCE: Increases our sensory experiences of the ground beneath us, allowing the brain to develop new neural connections resulting in improved balance and stability 3.POSTURE: being barefoot places our bodies into a more natural alignment which often leads to a healthier posture and less strain on your joints 4.REFLEXOLOGY: walking barefoot on objects such as rocks stimulates pressure points in the feet that lead to improved energy, organ function, circulation etc
M**L
The Epitome of Cuteness & Functionality!
These cute shoes fit like gloves and are well constructed. Love the sock top. I trail run on rocks and they perform very well. I have many of these so I am never without when one pair wears out. I’ve had them last a year with near daily hiking so for the price they are a bargain. And the barefoot feel is great. They are rather slippy on loose, fine rock but the tread is great for solid rock or other surfaces. These are the best fitting minimalist, barefoot shoes I’ve ever had. If you are not going to be wearing socks, order a half size or size smaller so they hug your foot well. You don’t want a sloppy fit. Love these shoes!!!
G**D
Took a chance while these were on sale... woooo!
They're awesome, I have super wide big feet and these slip on but stay snug. Plenty of room for my big ole wide toes... super comfy, they make me wanna run around just cuz they're so comfy. I might try and put a little more padding in them eventually, but for the price I'm so glad I tried these out. I ordered my size, but like I said my feet are really wide, and they still fit fine.
C**L
I am enjoying running in these
I have used them for transitioning back towards minimalist running. So far they fit relatively well. They fit great around the ankle and the toe area stays put so no slapping sounds as i run. I did a couple of workup distances of 5k in them, and did 12 miles this morning. Just beware that they may gather mud around the heel, so take them off before crashing on the carpet when you get home...Also they were pretty slick on frosty asphalt and wood, but most shoes would be too.
L**Z
True to size. Fit very well and comfy size 14 fit an 11.75" foot perfectly
Got these for hubby because he needed new sneakers. But sneakers for him are usually pricey bc his foot is a 13.5, but we can't find that size so we buy size 14. These shoes fit him just right and he says they're comfy. His foot measures about 11.75".We had our growing teenage son try them on, they are about an inch too long for his foot. But he loved them and asked for a pair. Since he's about to be 14 y\o and still growing, I am going to order the size 14 for him too in a different color so we can tell which pair of shoes below to each of them 😁😉. And hoping he will grow into them and we won't have to buy new shoes until the next school year begins. Haha our son's foot measures about 10.5" long and would probably fit the size 13 well, but not leave much room for growth (he's nearly 6' tall and he won't be 14 till next month. His dad is 6'2"). So we highly recommend these shoes.(I also got myself a pair, from a different company. And our almost 17 yr old daughter tried mine on and wants a pair too but 1 size smaller than mine since her feet are about .75" shorter than my feet).
W**S
Wish these had fit
These were extremely comfortable. A step up from a water sock, but seeemed sturdy enough to deal with bigger rocks. I was looking for shoes to walk on lava in Kona with.Unfortunately for me, I was between sizes and couldn’t get them to work. One size was too short and the other long enough that my toe nail caught in the plastic lip if the toe protection.
D**N
Oberm Trailign Running Shoes for Women
These shoes did not come in a 7 1/2 so I ordered an 8. While they are a little long (about 1/2 size so sizing is correct), they fit beautifully with no slippage and they are REALLY comfortable. They are a little harder to put on as they conform to your foot more closely but that is not an issue unless you can't reach your feet comfortably. While my husband says they are ugly, they feel so wonderful that I don't care.
T**S
A good value
I own a couple of different Vibram 5-Finger pairs of shoes (trail shoes, water shoes). I didn't want to pay that much this time, so I tried these. I am really satisfied. I have run (at my turtle pace) and walked in these for several months. They are holding up well. They are easier to get into than my 5F and actually more comfortable for me. I am a toe-dragger and it is painful when my toes are scraping the pavement/trail in my 5F. On these, the rubber covers the entire tip of your toe so no problem. I have a problem with heal pain, so I used double-sided carpet tape to add some heal cushions. Works perfectly.
C**Z
Better Than Expected
After 4 days of constant use [only taken off for sleep]; the shoes are still perfect. The shoelaces on the other hand lost their tips. I replaced the laces with paracord, burned the tips, and kept going. I recommended washing them every now and then. Around the third night the moisture wicking pretty much stopped working. After a good rinse and dry overnight, they were like new.
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