WHITINMen's Minimalist Trail Running Shoes | Wide Toe Box | Optimal Barefoot-Feel

These are the safest seniors’ shoes I’ve ever worn! Its feet-to-ground-sensitivity, the resulting enhanced posture alignment, the stretch of calf and thigh, the tighter shoe-to-foot encasement; all these features combined make this a rare shoe for seniors’ fall prevention or self defense.As I’ve grown older, my legs weakened, worsening bad posture and muscle-tightening. Though marketed for athletic purposes, below Whitins help with body’s reactions to weaker legs and will likely help prevent falls. How Whitin does this are:1. Enhanced foot sensitivity to ground by:Flat shoe so that the entire foot feels the ground. Inclined shoes feels moreso on the front part of foot, reducing back of foot’s role in balancing.Its thin shoe sole that compresses, yet is not too stiff (ouch) or soft (wobbly). This thin sole further helps with the above ground sensitivity feature.Flat shoe, instead of inclined shoes that facilitates body’s balancing2. Wider front part of shoe.. As we grow older, feet tend to spread out, creating wider front part of foot. The wider design here enable for tighter foot-shoe encasement, so that the shoe and foot better operate as one unit, when balancing on irregular surfaces.3. Excellent grip soles.4. Flat footbed continually stretches tightened calf and back of thigh. Muscle stiffness cause slower-response, leading to falls.4. Flat shoe that allows for natural postural balancing.6. Light in weight.7. Sole bends easily– reduces foot fatigueWhat if I had to run to escape or defend from attack? In other shoes, I fear slippage or insufficient leg power. Not with these Whitins.Comes with far better-than-average, rubbery, ⅛ inch thick insole. Removed these and used instead arched insoles. Would I use Whitins for running? Unlikely, because, inclined athletic shoes usually have more sole cushioning to protect knees against pounding cement.Whitin has several models of confusing-same-named “barefoot, wide-toe shoes.” It would be great, if Whitin gives a model name to these. Below compares the ones I’ve tried.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C73BLDFH Its mesh is more insulated, warmer, and this shoe is more useful in cooler weather.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J7YDBR7 has extensive mesh and is the most breathable. Best for hot weather.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQSTJMR has an unusual breathable fabric that’s almost as cool as mesh, and has velcro-clasp that saves time in putting on shoes.In the past 10 years, I’ve purchased over 50 pairs of shoes, trying to find a decent pair for my wide, irregular feet. These are the best, by far, when personal safety is involved and one’s legs have weakened.

I have what my wife calls Fred Flintstone feet. Most shoes do not fit well. A friend suggested I try some of these shoes.I decided to get the zero drop style shoes and I have been wearing them exclusively since they arrived.Here are my thoughts. Pain and tingling in my feet, has almost disappeared I believe that this is a result of my feet fitting comfortably in the shoes. The zero drop sole, has made me feel like I am barefoot with an arch support. I had to wear an ankle compressor. I have not needed it at all for the last week. I also have minor issues with my hip flexor, likely caused from form issues playing disc golf. My hips feel more properly aligned now because my feel are at an equal position.I have so far worn these for general wear. For working out and for playing Disc Golf. In each instance I feel more assured in my step and have had less pain than I get from my Nike air, shoes.When I play Disc Golf it is generally in the woods in all types of terrain conditions and so far I have had no issues. If you have wider feet, these are a dream.Sizing: this is important. I wear a 9.5 generally in most shoes. The listing suggested buying at 1 size smaller in this case. I ignored that and pur based a size 10. This turned out to be the correct decision because the size 10 actually fits perfectly. The build quality of the shoe is actually great. Traction is solid but do not recommend playing Disc golf post rain in these. They are not waterproof and also will slip on the concrete pad which could lead to injury.Negatives: for Disc golf, I have a few friends who wear these and they said that 4-6 months of regular play will be the limit for these, so I plan on ordering a couple pairs I would like to see a tougher layer of rubber on the front inside of the foor up around the first two toes, be cause when teeing off on the concrete pads, your toe on the back foot tends to drag. This eats up the sole leading to the shorter lifespan of the shoe.Other than that, I am a fan.

Been wearing barefoot shoes for several years. Was looking to replace a pair of Saguaros since they discontinued the style I like. The Whitins are very light and comfortable. I wear them without the insert, as I like the barefoot feel. Knocking off a star because the lace broke out of the Velcro lace holder (see pic) after just a couple weeks. Other than that, they have been more durable than Saguaro and they dry really quickly when wet (very "breathable"). Hopefully they can make the laces better in the future.

First let me say these shoes have changed my life. I purchased these shoes on May 7th 2024 and they have been my daily go to shoes for all activities outside of my own property. I have a green pair which I only wear around my house and yard which were also purchased in May of 2024. The weakest part of these shoes is the cloth where you slide your heal into the shoes, as for the rest of the shoe the sole wears really well as does all of the stitching. To wash them I remove the inserts and wash the shoes and inserts in the washing machine with some old towels.It definitely takes time to toughen up your foot because they offer almost no solid protection which was one of the things I was looking for. I am a size 12 and the sizing is pretty accurate.