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

Great minimal zero heel drop lifting shoes. Ive been using these for a long time now and they are holding up really well. Ive had people ask about them in the gym and i notice others when they wear a pair too. I love the color, and thin and light these are. I perfered lifting in socks and this was the perfect compromise. I feel like im wearing nothing in the best way. No extra cushioning and easy to slip on. Will be buying another pair when the time comes

I don’t wear these all day, but for the few hours I do—whether I’m running errands, on my feet for a part-time shift, or just out for a walk—they’ve been fantastic. I wanted something lightweight, breathable, and supportive without feeling stiff or bulky, and these WHITIN barefoot shoes really deliver.The wide toe box is one of my favorite features. My feet can actually relax and spread out naturally, which feels so much better than being crammed into narrow shoes. The zero-drop sole took a little getting used to, but now I really appreciate how grounded and balanced I feel when I wear them.Even just wearing them for a few hours a day, I’ve noticed less foot fatigue and better posture. Plus, they’re cute in a sporty, simple way—super easy to match with leggings, jeans, or casual outfits.If you’re curious about barefoot-style shoes but don’t need them for full-day wear, I’d still recommend trying these. They're a great intro to minimalist footwear and super budget-friendly compared to other brands.

These are my most favorite shoes of all time. I wear them everywhere!I suffered from pretty bad plantar fasciitis for years trying every shoe you could imagine. Nothing really worked. I also had surgery on my left meniscus so my gait is a little off which causes both knee and hip to ache and sometimes my ankle on the surgical side. My dad bought me a pair of barefoot Merrells because he had loved them. I tried them and fell in love, too. But I’m a girl and girls like shoes so while I loved my Merrells I definitely did not love their price point. Then I found WHITIN!These shoes have almost completely ended my plantar fasciitis pain. They are light, they are comfortable and I can’t live without them. They have almost completely ended my knee, hip, and ankle pain, too. Even more comfy than the Merrells. They line my leg up correctly and force me to walk like I should.The only reason I gave them four stars instead of five is because the reflective threads on the pull tab still rub at one ankle. It’s only on one shoe but it’s irritating and it’s only the reflective threads the main tab threads are soft. I ended up cutting the reflective threads out. No biggie.Also, for some reason when I wear these for major walking - we’re talking extreme all day walking at Disneyland or on vacay exploring a city, I blister rubs on the ball of my foot behind my toes. I’ve never had that with any other shoe and it could be a fault in my anatomy or even my odd gait that causes it because it’s on that surgical side that has all the problems. That being said, it only happens when I’m doing extreme walking. Other than those minor problems, these are the best shoes I’ve ever owned and I wear them everywhere - even to church! (I need a solid white with a white sole made!!!)I made the mistake of wearing a different pair of shoes on our last vacation because I was afraid to get the blister on the ball of my foot. Those other shoes chewed my heels to pieces. Two huge and painful blister on each heel! Needless to say, I couldn’t wear those shoes again. Slipped my WHITIN’s on over the hydrocolloid blister bandages and never had a problem. My WHITIN’s didn’t rub or aggravate my blisters at all and I could walk normally for the remainder of the trip. They are awesome!I do have naturally narrow feet but these offer plenty of room for movements without looking like clown shoes. You can feel the road under your feet but I’ve never been bruised from rocks or anything else. The padding is sufficient. They wash well and still look great even after a year and a half of almost constant wear. I love them. I definitely recommend these to everyone!

Bought my first pair April 2025 (gray/gum). I have not worn another shoe to work since. I went out on a limb with these to save my feet. Will never buy any other shoe. My feet are completely pain free. For wearing these have allowed my feet to remain in their natural state of placement and I have rebuilt the muscles needed for support. I literally promote them as I receive many compliments from men and women. I have washed them once and let them air dry. Still in perfect condition. I am an automotive parts delivery driver so I am on the go constantly. So comfortable driving long distances, walking on concrete and rocks. If I did not have to wear shoes I wouldn't. I just ordered my 3rd pair in a different color (brown/gum). I normally wear a size 10 but ordered the 10.5 to 11 glad I did my second toe is longer than my big toe. I tried several more expensive brands and found the slope in the toe box to have to much of an angle to fit my long toes. These are absolute perfection for my toes. I do not have wide feet so the ability to tighten the fit with the side straps is a game changer. For a barefoot shoes the cushioning is minimal but good as expected in this type of shoe. Slip resistant is hit or miss depending on the surface you are on and substance that would cause you to slip. I have slipped once but was stepping off a ladder onto a painted concrete surface.

These are our favorite show. We have about 4 pairs of these. Wish they came in more colors. They are more comfortable than other similar (same brand) shoes from Whitin.They are great if your feet are not the same size (height) and they are super flexible material which works well for bunions.They are comfortable and easy to put on; good color tone for khaki/tan colored clothing.I accidentally left a pair in FL while evacuating a hurricane.... promptly bought 2 more new pairs. If you generally have larger/longer feet; you might need to size up.