Amazon.com | WHITIN Men's Trail Running Shoes Minimalist Barefoot Extra Wide Width Toe Box Size 11W Gym Workout Fitness Zero Drop Sneakers Weightlifting Black 44 | Trail Running

I’m used to wearing and walking in zero-drop shoes, and I saw that these Within shoes are much more reasonably priced than other brands, so I thought I’d give them a try when my Altras wore out. These shoes are fit perfectly (I’m a size 9 Medium in general), and I ordered these in that size (Euro 42). I laced these loosely so that I could slip them on and off without untying them. They feel like wearing a sock with a nice rubber sole. Actually, the laces are superfluous, because the shoes are snug enough on my feet without any laces at all. The zero drop makes them very stable, too. They look good (I got the green/gum ones) enough to wear with anything casual, and they are quality-made with nice and substantial insoles and good stitching. They are minimally cushioned, so they are really like being barefoot without having to worry about stepping on something that would hurt your bare foot! You could easily wear these as house slippers, workout shoes, walking shoes or casual shoes. Running in them would even work if you are a forefoot runner and not a heel striker. Bottom line: comfortable slip-on and -off, do anything shoes. I will be getting more of these!

Two year update: These shoes are amazing. For at least the previous 15 years, I only bought Merrell trail runners because I like the comfort, fit, light weight, and grippy soles. I have two styles of Whitin shoes, and they are both supurb in all these regards. This particular style I've used for everyday wear, running, and for river shoes kayaking (just to test them). They're great for all of it. I don't particularly like the plastic band around the middle, but my wife does and she has much better taste in clothes that I do!

These are a great first pair of barefoot shoes especially for walking. For running they don't work for me but milage may very. If you have the money then I would get something more durable like Vivobarefoot, Feelgrounds, Groundies, Be Lenka, etc.Durability - I wore these delivering pizzas for around 30 hours a week. The tread went flat in a few months. I kept wearing them and they lasted me about 11 months before the soles split and water got in. At some point the sole also started rolling over itself a bit which I felt slightly while walking. On the outside the treading all looks good but on the inside it's falling apart a bit. For $40 I can't really complain, but it is a little wasteful to have to replace your shoes once or twice a year.Comfort - if you like cushy shoes then these are a big adjustment. Once you get used to them, they are super comfy for walking; they really feel sort of barefoot. For running they don't really work for me because when I tighten down the laces, the tongue folds over and becomes a pressure point. They have thin, flexible, somewhat soft soles; I would not want to step on a nail in these but they provide great ground feel. The toe box is nice and wide so they don't squeeze my toes.

These were a great find. I was skeptical because of the brand and price, so I have waited 5 months to write this review.I am a woman with big, wide feet. Finding shoes is a pain, as not many styles are offered in a Women’s 11W. I often resort to buying men’s shoes in gender-neutral styles.I always wear a women’s 11W, but for some reason I always need a 10 to 10.5 in men’s shoes. I first ordered these in a 10, but they were too big. I sized down to a 9 and the length is perfect.My husband has a 9 in the regular width of these shoes. They are slightly too narrow on me. These are slightly too wide, but still wearable.The shoes are a great material and very stylish. They show minimal wear after 5 months. (I only wear them 1-2 times a week.)The only con is my big toenail sometimes gets sore wearing these. The same thing happens with Crocs. I think it’s due to the up and down roominess of both kinds of shoes.Overall, I definitely recommend this particular style.