WHITIN Women's Barefoot & Minimalist Shoe | Zero Drop Sole | Trail Runner

TLDR: I recommend this brand for everyday use! Using their size guide we actually got shoes that fit the first time around! If you’ve ever bought shoes online before, especially for kids AND considering European sizes, that’s a small miracle. We mostly wear them barefoot (without socks), I had a small period of adjusting my outside toe to that as expected (photographed) but now I can with ease, and if I choose a low sock the fit/wear is just as pleasant, no sliding down on the back of heel, there’s actually small cushions on the inside of the shoe I tried to picture. They’re so comfortable. I never tie or untie these, I slide on and off each wear, the sock fit is a very nice feature for me here. I included photos comparing to crocs, vivos, and hey dudes but those all have pretty wide toe boxes. My girls, ages 5&2 loved them from the get—sparkly and beautiful, and not in a ‘in your face pink glitter for a girl’ color, they can go with or without socks (never experiencing a blister) AND they can take them on and off without help. Which holds a lot of weight for most moms. Speaking of weight, they’re very light. They don’t feel blocky or sound like my kids are having a hard time wearing them, even with the wider toe box which is my favorite part and is likely why the fit is so comfortable for all of us. Most US made adult tennis shoes have tight toe boxes where these do not, without compromising look/style. I love the tannish beige, I accepted they wouldn’t stay ‘clean’ forever but I don’t regret my choice. They match with everything and I can wear them with every kind of bottom except skinny jeans as I just personally don’t like the look of tight jeans with a tennis shoe but I’ll wear leggings, sweats, joggers and shorts with them. Lastly, Kids’ tend to show the quality of a shoe/brand pretty quickly. These have held up well as being our main shoe since summer 2024—parks, outside play, coaching volleyball and still nice enough for church. Current (Dec 2024) photos showing wear included.

This is my second pair of whitins. The other pair was a different style. It is a little more hybrid barefoot, while this one is more barefoot. The toe box in this one is less wide, but there is plenty of room for my toes to move and groove. There is less padding in this new pair. You can see that the other shoe (the one on the right) has more structure to it than this one. I like both pairs. I use these for doing cardio workouts. I am going to put the first pair in my yoga bag that I take with me when I travel. This way I don't have to worry about making sure I have everything I need to get my workouts in. It is all in the bag, ready to go. When I come home, I wash/clean anything that needs it and pack it back into the bag for the next time. As for the new pair, they'll be my daily workout shoes. They are very light weight. I tried another much more expensive pair of barefoot shoes, but they weren't made of better materials and I actually liked the fit better on the whitins. That is why I am back for a second pair. I don't know how well they will hold up, but I have had the other pair a couple of months now, wear them daily and they are holding up fine. I love the black on black of the new pair. The old ones had white soles on a black shoe which I don't like as much. If you want to try some barefoot shoes, the whitins are a great place to start. If they don't work out for you, you won't be out a lot of money. A barefoot shoe has a zero drop, meaning that it is flat from front to back rather than having a higher heel area and then dropping lower in the front of the shoe. This is a good thing. It makes your foot strike the ground more in the center of the foot instead of right on the heel - more as you would normally walk barefoot. This is better for your knees and hips and your posture in general. It also has a wider toe box, giving your toes room to move, letting you naturally work the muscles in your feet and legs. They have little to no cushioning or arch support inside... again to make your feet do the work. Barefoot shoes aren't for everyone though. Do your research! If you are used to wearing shoes with a large drop and a lot of extra cushioning inside, you may have to take it slow, and strengthen your feet some before you are able to wear this type of shoe.

Un producto muy bueno me gusto mucho De muy buena calidad.

J'adore ces souliers! On dira que je met un bas avec un semelle. Plus jamais j'irais vers d'autre type de soulier.

Están cómodos y amplios, con el uso siguen igual

I use these for running, very comfortable. They are a little too wide as I don’t have a wide foot. I wanted the zero drop that’s why I chose these.

Los compramos para mí esposa, si opinión es que son muy cómodos, los usa para entrenar.