WHITINMinimalist Barefoot Sock Shoes for Women and Men | Lightweight Eco-friendlier Water Shoes | Multi-Purpose & Ultra Portable, Grey, 11 Women/10 Men

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:- 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 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 are my new favorite shoes for working out. The bottoms provide the most naturalistic feel of any shoes I've ever owned. But why do they have to be so ugly? Why can't you design them to look as much like normal shoes as possible? I would like to wear these all the time but they look too odd. Also the fabric should be much more breathable.

The media could not be loaded.  These shoes are so great. Accept that they came to me with a hole in them. That is a disappointment. However, I also have another pair of socks that have had a hole in them since a originally got them. Their three years old now and it hasn’t made a difference. Therefore I’m still satisfied and confident with this purchase. Will buy again

Great product

they get pretty hot, mostly keep moisture in, and smell even after going through the wash. it seems like what I'd expect from a water shoe, which seems to be what it is, rather than a shoe for dry land.