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

These shoes are very comfortable for traveling with lots of walking. We averaged about 25k steps a day for 3 weeks with inclines, declines, and cobblestones and they held up great. My feet still got tired at the end of the day or after a lot of cobblestones, but that’s to be expected. The white knit material was a little hard to keep clean and I rubbed them with a damp cloth each night to help. They look pretty good and mostly all white again after soaking and scrubbing them when we got home. Gum soles helped a lot - white soles would not have been easy to maintain. They were cute with summer dresses, shorts, and jeans.They have a nice wide toe box and I didn’t get any blisters or have a break in period. I replaced the foot bed that comes with the shoes with a Dr Scholls gel insert and that made them quite comfortable.I would absolutely buy them again and will continue to use them as a go to daily and travel shoe.

I have now bought several pairs of this brand (in different colors, and as gifts for others.) The shoe is super lightweight, very breathable, and have now been washed in the washing machine several times (I remove the inserts and let air dry). The first time I wore them, my lower legs felt sore, but within a day, it was gone. My calves, feet and ankles are stronger and I feel more balanced and grounded when I wear them. Which is usually everyday. Perfect for dog walks and urban hikes. Aesthetic Warning: the toe box is a bit wider than the typical sneaker. But I don’t mind, because they are so incredibly comfortable.

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 purchased these in 8.5 white, and I am very happy. I usually fit in size 8 or 8.5, but, since I was buying these mostly for comfort, I went with the larger size. They are comfortable from the very first wear (which, in my case, was sockless, though they are extremely comfortable with socks, as well). The soles are very low profile, flexible, and grippy. This was important to me: I have rheumatoid arthritis -- including inflammation and reduced movement in my ankles -- so I tend to trip if I wear thick-soled shoes. I feel very grounded in these -- they even make me feel a little sprightly! When laced up, there is a surprising amount of arch support for such flat sneakers. Also, they are nicely cut around the back of the ankle: high enough to feel secure, but low enough that they don't dig in when I have bad inflammation. Finally, they are pretty cute: the white with rubber soles have a little retro-hipster flair and go with any casual outfit. The only possible downside is that they are canvas and (I expect) will get dirty and/or rip if I mistreat them, but I have had them for over a month now (wearing them almost every day, mostly on sidewalk), and they still look good. I'm returning to buy them in black, too!**EDITED**Okay, after months of happily wearing the white pair, I decided I needed them in black, as well. I am *very* disappointed because the company has changed the fabric. They no longer come in a cotton-like canvas fabric, but they now use a clearly synthetic, woven, polyester-type fabric that is padded inside and smells strongly of plastic. They are still comfortable, but they seem as though they are going to breathe less and be more hot and sweaty. Furthermore, they have completely lost their distinctive style, and the sneakers now look cheap, like something you would buy in Payless or Walmart. I don't know if I am going to return them -- it is probably not worth the trouble -- but I am super bummed, since I was looking forward to having a black version of the original canvas design. I am keeping my star rating as it is, since I was originally reviewing the earlier design, but, Whitin, please bring back the canvas! As is, these are now worth only about 2 or 3 stars.

They fit well and seem well made. It is spacious and cute. Definitely worth trying a pair! I hate shoes with arch support (I have strong arches and the dislike the discomfort of an added lump in my shoe). Luckily these are very simple and flat.Thank you!

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 took 6 weeks to get used to this style before a 2-week vacation during which I would be walking a great deal. To no avail, I still developed an overuse strain on the top of my foot near the ankle that had me limping painfully by the second last day of the vacation and took 2 weeks to recover completely. Since returning home, I bought good quality insoles with arch support and can now wear these shoes without injury. Barefoot shoes are not for me. Your mileage may vary.

I like the look and feel of this shoe, but the sizing is all off. It's marketed as a women's shoe but the 7 I ordered is a men's 7 (women's 9). Not worth trying to reorder since I already lost one import fee (about $10). Really a shame.

Love the look, the color, the price and they fit just right for me!

Casual wear. Great color. Looks great no socks, cropped jeans.

I haven't had time to try them outside, they are much lighter in weight than my current runners