WHITINMen's Minimalist Trail Runner | Wide Toe Box | Barefoot Inspired

I've been looking for a solid pair of minimalist trail shoes that don't break the bank, and the WHITIN Men's Minimalist Trail Runners have absolutely delivered! From the moment I put them on, I was impressed by the spacious toe box, which allows my toes to splay naturally – a huge win for comfort and stability on uneven terrain.The zero-drop design feels incredibly natural, promoting a more balanced and efficient stride. I've taken these out on various trails, from rocky paths to muddy sections, and the grip is excellent, providing confidence with every step. They offer a fantastic ground feel without sacrificing protection from sharper rocks or debris.They're also surprisingly lightweight and breathable, keeping my feet comfortable even on longer runs. For the price, the quality and durability have exceeded my expectations. If you're curious about minimalist footwear or just looking for a reliable, comfortable, and affordable trail shoe, you really can't go wrong with these. Highly recommend!

Great shoes, comfortable, and the size is a true fit. They support my arch and are easy to put on and take off, and the color is great.

Love these shoes for the price point. I can always find someone to pick about with shoes, so don't let the minus 1 start fool youI picked up my 1st pair of Whitin's just over a year ago and I still wear them. Just before that I started with another even cheaper version from another manufacturer. For the price point, I didn't know if you can get better, but yes you can get better.Pros:• durable enough to wear daily for a year+ and not wear out• inexpensive• very comfortable• true to size• all the normal barefoot benefitsCons:• they come with a minimally raised heel insole, hence not true zero drop, but close. Regardless, I prefer thinner and zero drop, so I take them out and put in a cheap pair of cotton or other barefoot style insole. I really wish they would come up with a version with thinner zero drop insoles, as it would probably save them and me money.• I'd love to see a puncture proof sole. I've never puncture these yet, but I am confident they're not puncture proof.• I would love it if they improved the inner lining beneath the insole. I often would just like to have no insole at all, but the stitching and materials inside, while useable, are clearly not intended for this purpose, leaving room for improvement.All in all, I would and have recommended these to many. For this price, you should say least try out barefoot shoes, and the "beginner insoles" they come with might be a pro for you if you're new to this style. I've purchased 4 total now, when I find them on sale for even better price points, 1 for my wife 1 for keeping a clean pair, and for when I wear out my original pair.I will buy again, but I also may look for an upgrade to these if they don't have newer options when my next time for replacement comes.

Used to wear Merril Trail Glove, wont go back. Merril started screwing around with the design too much. I was actually getting pain in my ankles from not wearing these, and trying another brand. So glad to be back in these. Why did you pick this product vs others?:Comfort; durability; fit, price point

These shoes are fantastic! Very nice looking and comfortable. The cost was so nice compared to the name brands that are quite expensive. The fit is a little large but I would be afraid if you went down in size, they would be too snug.

First purchased in 2021 when looking for an affordable outdoor barefoot shoe w/ a very wide toebox. (I’m about 4.25” wide!). They felt amazing from 1st wear w/ enough width that I could get full splay & be comfortable.After 3 years or workouts, walks on the beach, yard work, etc the ankle strap broke. 😢 I purchased the pink pair (photo) in 2024. Also wide / comfortable.In 2025, I decided to get black again so I could rotate them. They are *noticeably* narrower (& a bit shorter). I feel pressure on the sides & tops of my feet. I suspect this is shrinkflation—attempting to save just a bit of $ from reducing a bit fabric / plastic / rubber/velcro/whatever. Most people may not notice, but those of us with wide feet sure will. Ugh!! Going up a size would be too long and a tripping hazard. Super unfortunate.These were one of the only Whitins truly wide enough to be called barefoot shoes, IMO. Going to see if I can ignore the discomfort while wearing them around the house today, but I fear they’re going to be returned though they are probably better than most exceedingly narrow shoes. (Why do we allow shoes which are physical hindrance to proper movement??) Maybe I need to take a shoe making class!

I recently purchased these shoes for a trip and walked 15+ miles within 3 days of owning them. Each day was over 5+ miles around Niagra Falls in 80-85 degree temperatures. I walked on asphalt, concrete, brick, wooden and metal decks, stairs, grass and gravel paths. So far they feel great! Blisters or hot spots on my feet dis not form, which honestly surprised me considering they were brand new. I assumed I would need a considerable length of time to break them in to conform to my feet. I was wrong. The extra wide toe space feels incredible and the textured bottoms provided great traction. We will see how they hold up, but they are no my first choice when working in the yard or wanting to go hike some trails. I measured my feet and ordered the recommended size and it was accurate. I will update this review after and extended use of them over the summer. Compared to other styles and brands, they seem to be a great value.

Didn’t expect much but wanted to give them a try and save money at the same time. Pleasantly surprised and the very impressive. Build quality is amazing; comfort is on par with my OC runners; very breathable even in hot & humid Texas summers. Want to get into flat-foot shoes? I recommend trying these out and I bet you won’t be disappointed.