whitin barefoot shoes: the best barefoot budget shoe 

I just bought the same pair. Took the sole insert out and enjoyed a good long walk. This is my fourth pair of barefoot shoes, definitely street-worthy but I wouldn't want to go off-road for the lack of a toe-guard. I normally do size 10.5, and Whitin's sizing chart suggested 11, but I went with 10 and got a perfect fit.

I have these shoes and concur that they are really good. My one nitpick with the quality would be that they are a bit liberal with the glue usage. Some was even hardened on the laces when I opened the box. Worth noting is that with any shoe like this you don't have much rock protection, so it might not be the best hiking shoe. But as a daily do-everything show it's a good choice, especially for the price.

Thanks for the review. I'm just now looking to buy similar shoes. I noticed that there are a lot of variations with the same platform, and I think that this review is suitable for all models

Strange on the sizing. My shoes were too short. I should have gone up a 1/2 size in length. I wonder if there is a difference in men’s/women’s sizing

It sounds like the sizing is the brannock measure like many bootmakers use. Normally a half size different.

I have a hobibears that is basically the same and I like running and working out in them. Very easy to clean too. Just brush them with a bear brush and it cleans the superficial dirt very easily

Would these be good for someone who suffers from plantar fasciitis in both feet and needs to walk his dog at least 30 min a day? My Rottie needs to burn off her energy and my feet feel worse when I get done walking her. I've tried a few different shoes and still can't find anything that works.

Thank you! I wear these. They're amazing for the price.

Hi, Do you feel hot in your legs while you're wearing them?

That's funny I wear a size 11 and I had to order a size 12 to get the right fit.

You might consider using acetone diluted glue such as Shoe Goo or 3M Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive to seal all exterior threads to prevent fraying/failure. Seals and waterproofs as well, perhaps on the fabric interface with the sole. The shoes will have greater duribility.