WHITINMinimalist Barefoot Sock Shoes for Women and Men | Lightweight Eco-friendlier Water Shoes | Multi-Purpose & Ultra Portable

Product is “as advertised.” The average person will not use them for hiking, much less running (per se,) I wouldn’t, but walk the dog around the block - absolutely. To take the trash out to the street - most certainly. Wear around the house - most definitely.First and foremost, they are comfortable. I'm used to having orthotics in my athletic shoes. I have high arches, and at one time had fasciitis. If you're going to be on your feet a long time, you would miss not having any arch support and a soft liner. However, that's not what most people will wear them for.The quality of materials used is excellent. The entire bottom (and rounded up the sides, back and front) is what could best be described as sticky rubber-like material. There’s grip for sure if that’s what you’re look for.Don’t expect any support if that’s something you need. It’s completely flat inside and there’s no cushy insert or arch support. They are minimalistic.Stretchy at the top, (which is ankle high), they seal quite nicely around your ankle, but the smallish opening might, in some cases, present a challenge (putting on) if your feet are large. Also, I could see the tight fit being problematic for some elderly, unless you have assistance putting them on. Having said that, I’m seventy-three years young. The small inconvenience of putting them on is the “price of admission.”Believe it or not, I was looking for a sim-racing “shoe,” (lol). Google it if you don't know what sim racing is. Those types of shoes feature thin soles which give race drivers the tactile “foot touch” preferred for working gas, clutch and brake pedals. Those types of actual shoes are expensive. This product is reasonably (priced by comparison) and very much serves the same purpose.I believe they would be fine for walking along the beach, wading in mountain creeks, windsurfing or kite boarding.There is good flexibility all along the bottom, but the material is tough enough that you won’t feel smallish objects like pebbles, etc. like you would with bare feet.The negatives are indeed what you read in other reviews:They are warm, because of substantially thick material overall. They may not be the best for warm/hot climates, (summer in southern latitudes.) This is especially true if you want to wear socks rather than bare feet inside. Your feet will get hot and possibly smell in the summer months unless you're in the water with them. The good news is - they are washable, so odor shouldn't be an issue.Might help with vacuuming, lol, since the sticky, rubber-like soles will pick up hair and any particulates on your floor. You'll occasionally need to pull them off, but not a big deal.Most folks will want to wear them snug (less space for the toes compared to most shoes.) I might have been fine with a half-size larger. I think these sizes are pretty accurate for American standards.Note that the term “hospital socks” isn’t used in the first Amazon descriptions, probably because the implication of that term might dissuade some from purchasing these. Goofy, dorky and nerdy comes to mind but frankly I find they don’t standout at all as weird. That’s a subjective thing, however. That said, unless you wear your pjs and house slippers to Walmart, most folks won’t be wearing these out shopping. Even if you did, the average passerby wouldn’t probably notice your footwear. Worth noting, the brighter color mine draw attention.The grip is such that this footwear could cause one, especially the elderly, infirm or disabled to stumble. That type of fall might be just as harmful as a slip. Just saying …So far, only having had them for a few days, they are (IMO) good sim-racing shoes. No regrets.

I walk at least 4 miles in these every day. They feel great for road walking and in the house. I feel that push me toward a more natural method of walking. Have received compliments from people around town who remark on how comfortable the shoes look. The price is excellent. They seem to last about 3-4 months before they need to be replaced which is fine for the low price.

I adore these as I hate wearing shoes but I'm looking at some of the higher priced brands because these lasted exactly one month and three days before the bottoms wore down enough to let water in. I'm still glad I bought them, though, and I'm sure if you didn't wear them every single day walking around on concrete they'd last longer. I'm just not trying to pay $20+ dollars every month for a new pair.

I absolutely adore these. I purchased in April 2024 and they are my first choice every time I leave the house. So comfy, good grip, good durability! They have but one flaw: I want to buy another pair or two, and the grey/black is out of stock for my size! Love them so much, genuinely.

I've been an amateur running enthusiast for around 15 years. About 10-years-ago, I made the switch to barefoot (zero-drop) running. I was convinced of the data coming out of places like Harvard and University of New Hampshire. You have to realize that decades of million (and now billion) dollar ad campaigns and athlete sponsorships have muddied the waters of science to sell more sneakers. No running shoe is going to provide as much shock absorption or rebound as my calve muscle. I've run half-marathons on a whim and sustained literally no injuries that I can think of in years of running.Anyway, you're here looking at these so you're probably already onboard or willing to try.I've used several varieties of vibrams for years. They don't hold up. The fit is tough. The toe slots are unnecessary. Just get these. They last, they feel EXACTLY the same as vibrams, and are a fraction of the cost, and already have lasted three times longer.I've got everyone in my family from my younger sister who runs to adopt them to my brother, to my mom who has balance issues and LOVES them.CONS:- UPDATE: As others report, the sole material is very soft, to the point where it begins to *stick* to the treadmill or to the asphalt or get torn up in rocks as it begins to gum and melt with any sort of outside heat or friction. Because of this, they tend to wear out a bit sooner than they otherwise would. The material seems to degrade faster over time and my experience is that I get about 3-4 months of daily use out of these before they've got lumps on the bottom or outright holes. If they can use a slightly harder and temperature-resistant material, it would go a very long way to improving these.- They are NOT very breathable. If you run in hot climates, expect your feet to warm up fast and to sweat quite a bit. It seems my feet have adapted after a couple months of use. I hope in future iterations they incorporate something a bit more breathable on the top of the foot.- They might be slightly inefficient at sprinting paces since you can't tighten them down, but they still fit pretty snugly for my needs. Maybe they can widen the toe box slightly which would allow to go a half-size down. In any case they still feel snug like a sock. If you're concerned about efficiency loss I recommend perhaps getting "grip socks" that have rubber grips on the bottom to wear in conjunction with these.- Wash them frequently, for because they're not breathable and don't dry out they are a bacterial haven and smell quite quickly like a used sock.- The cuff of the sock (the top part above the ankle) loses its elasticity after a couple months of use. Be careful not to over-stretch. Hope they can strengthen this more.- Style: Well, some find them kind of neat and some think they're a little odd. I actually don't mind them but I'm not at the stage of my life where fashion is my priority.Overall assuming they fall within this similar price, I will continue to purchase this product.

These run a lil on the shy side of fitment! Even though I measured as they suggested, I can not wear them as they are a lil short!

I asked him how these felt to walk in and he said he felt like he was barefooted very Comfy only for the Walks . Thank Goodness they were a great price .They look wonderful on him . He said they were very lightweight like nothing on his feet . They are made very well he wears 100% cotton socks so not stuffy on warm days . Pop Pop loves them :))