WHITINWomen's Transitional Barefoot Shoe for Beginners, Lifestyle Inspired, Minimalist

After foot surgery I needed a wide tow box shoe that also had a soft fabric top to not irritate tender toes. This had both. It's very comfortable and comes with 2 insoles so you can choose which (or both) works best. They look great and I'll wear them with jeans and skirts. Haven't had them long enough to speak for ease of cleaning but they seem like they will wash well. I did try another fabric style in canvas and they felt a little too harsh on my toes. The mesh fabric is softer and what I needed. I love the roomy toe box. Very economical and appear to be well built. Time will tell.

This inexpensive shoe is a great intro to barefoot shoes. It fits true to size and is comfortable. The sole grips the floor well to keep you from slipping.

I bought these shoes to help transition to barefoot/ minimalist style shoes. I didn't want to spend a lot of money since I didn't know how they'd work for me. I love them! They don't look much different than my conventional shoes, but they have a lot more space to for my toes to wiggle and be free.The thing to know about these shoes is that they are designed intentionally to mimic the feel of being barefoot. These shoes do not have much support or cushion. That's on purpose! They are very flat and roomy in the toe box to avoid crunching toes together like more typical tapered toe box shoes. There are removable insoles that offer some cushion and support. I removed them in order to have enough space to wear Correct Toes style toe spreaders with them.I like the look of the shoes. Because there is minimal padding, they look much smaller in my feet than my Sketchers. Love that!They are also less hot on my feet than leather shoes shoes. I find these shoes to be cool and breathable. They are great kick-around-town summer shoes that seem to go with just about everything.

I heard some good things online about these shoes and decided to give them a try. They are amazingly comfortable and cute and the price is very affordable. I ordered a pair in red that were a slightly different style and they were too wide and creased when I pulled the laces tight. This style does not have that issue and I wish they would make this style in a black with white sole and also the cranberry red.

I've never been a huge fan of sneakers - they either pinch my toes or squish the top of my foot. These, however, are super comfy! I love the wide toe box!!! The soles are thick enough to be comfortable walking on all kinds of surfaces, but thin enough not to be bulky. Definitely my favorite pair of shoes right now!

This is my second pair of the black Whitin shoes, purchased about 10 months apart, which is why I'm giving a 3 start rating. I understand that these are knockoff Vivos, but I was hoping for at least one year of wear before having to replace them. I don't wear these everyday, and yet, they only lasted 10 months, as the soles in my current pair are falling apart. Reminds me of the boot theory where I'll wind up spending more money on these shoes until I'm able to afford a pair of Vivos which will probably last multiple years.Despite my complaints, the shoes are reasonably comfortable, it is indeed wide toebox, and I'm grateful for that. Just be mindful that these are made with low quality materials, and if you wear them regularly, you'll probably need to replace them within 6 months.

I have short, wide feet, and as my sneakers reached their end of life, I have been looking for a less bulky shoe for running outdoors. These seem to be very good shoes; they are extremely lightweight yet sturdy. Comfortable, fit perfectly, with no cushioning or support in the sole, so it is comparable to walking barefoot. I haven’t yet run outdoors in them because of the icy weather. If they don’t work as a running shoe I will update this review. I have already ordered a second pair to wear in the gym.

If I could give these 6 stars, I would. I have plantar fasciitis and have for 15 years. I thought it was insane that my new podiatrist told me to wear barefoot shoes. What about my 1.5 inch thick sneakers with layers of padding between my achy feet and the earth?! But she was right - barefoot wide box shoes are the way. I’ve tried 6 other pairs from Amazon, and Whitin is hands down the best. Of all the different styles, these are the most comfortable. The white is my fave for wearing every day. It does stain but I literally don’t care. These are machine washable and a bleach bath can get almost anything out. I will buy these in every color. You should too!!I also recommend this style shoe for weightlifting. I started going to CrossFit a few months ago, and these are not the best for running, but for lifting heavy weights, you get so much stability!