WHITINMen's Minimalist Trail Runner | Wide Toe Box | Barefoot Inspired

Edit: (I have not taken these shoes off in a week except to sleep) Read the reviews, thanks guys, was looking forward to trying these.I live in Florida, so you don't need much, but I also need protection because of peripheral neuropathy. I was wondering how good these shoes would be.Wow, so comfortable, kinda plush actually. Fit firmly to the feet with plenty of things to adjust the fit of the shoe. Holds the foot very well without a lot of pressure. Some shoes you have to tighten here or there to make them fit, but not these. You know they are there and on, but barely. I can't comment on water resistantance, I have cheap shoes for the ocean, just glad to know they can handle water.The insoles are ok, I see what other reviewers are referring to. They are comfortable, don't get me wrong, but a good pair of insoles when the factory ones wear out will be nice.If you're like me, I was hesitant to try the good minimalist water resistant shoes. I have some of the cheap ones, and I thought, how can someone run over terrain in these? I get it now, these are worth the extra dollars, way worth it. The fit, the comfort and they look kinda cool. I would get cheaper tennis shoes to kick around the house and work outside. I seem to sacrifice something with the cheap shoes, I am going to get another pair of these. You don't have to sacrifice anything with these shoes, they are great.

Loved them best shoes ever owned. Well its up there in the top 3 for sure. Very comfy and snug can walk for miles.

Love these shoes for the price point. I can always find someone to pick about with shoes, so don't let the minus 1 start fool youI picked up my 1st pair of Whitin's just over a year ago and I still wear them. Just before that I started with another even cheaper version from another manufacturer. For the price point, I didn't know if you can get better, but yes you can get better.Pros:• durable enough to wear daily for a year+ and not wear out• inexpensive• very comfortable• true to size• all the normal barefoot benefitsCons:• they come with a minimally raised heel insole, hence not true zero drop, but close. Regardless, I prefer thinner and zero drop, so I take them out and put in a cheap pair of cotton or other barefoot style insole. I really wish they would come up with a version with thinner zero drop insoles, as it would probably save them and me money.• I'd love to see a puncture proof sole. I've never puncture these yet, but I am confident they're not puncture proof.• I would love it if they improved the inner lining beneath the insole. I often would just like to have no insole at all, but the stitching and materials inside, while useable, are clearly not intended for this purpose, leaving room for improvement.All in all, I would and have recommended these to many. For this price, you should say least try out barefoot shoes, and the "beginner insoles" they come with might be a pro for you if you're new to this style. I've purchased 4 total now, when I find them on sale for even better price points, 1 for my wife 1 for keeping a clean pair, and for when I wear out my original pair.I will buy again, but I also may look for an upgrade to these if they don't have newer options when my next time for replacement comes.

I recently purchased these shoes for a trip and walked 15+ miles within 3 days of owning them. Each day was over 5+ miles around Niagra Falls in 80-85 degree temperatures. I walked on asphalt, concrete, brick, wooden and metal decks, stairs, grass and gravel paths. So far they feel great! Blisters or hot spots on my feet dis not form, which honestly surprised me considering they were brand new. I assumed I would need a considerable length of time to break them in to conform to my feet. I was wrong. The extra wide toe space feels incredible and the textured bottoms provided great traction. We will see how they hold up, but they are no my first choice when working in the yard or wanting to go hike some trails. I measured my feet and ordered the recommended size and it was accurate. I will update this review after and extended use of them over the summer. Compared to other styles and brands, they seem to be a great value.