HOBIBEAR Barefoot Minimalist Shoes Womens Mens | Zero Drop | Wide Width Fashion Sneaker

Excellent purchase for challenging feet after
I have never worn zero-drop shoes, but based on this purchase, I will order more. I have extremely high arched, high volume (tall), and wide feet. It has always been a problem finding shoes that are even slightly fashionable so I mostly wear Birkenstocks. The past decade I have noticed that this is beginning to change as more manufacturers are broadening their sizes. I only recently became aware of zero-drop shoes and I would recommend reading more about them online. Many of the articles I read said to start slow wearing zero-drop shoes slowly to allow your feet to get used to them, but they were immediately comfortable. I was looking for walking shoes, but obviously wasn’t paying attention when I chose these because they are more like classic Keds. I was going to return them, but after trying them on and the low price point, I am keeping them. They are wide in the toes and they fit my feet so well. They are one of the most comfortable shoes I have purchased in a while. Even in such a light shoes, my feel supported.These are not water-resistant and I wouldn’t wear them on really rainy days, but they are perfect for running errands. They are labeled “fashion” shoes. And speaking of fashion I find the quite cute. One of my friends said they look like duck feet shoes which wasn’t the look I was really going for, but they spread out in the toe-box so maybe she has a point. Carrie Bradshaw probably would not wear them, but ducks are cute. Right? I plan to purchase these in another color and look for zero drop walking shoes in the future.Update: After wearing these shoes I would not recommend these for walks. A lot of these zero-drop shoes are listed as walking shoes state which I take to mean that they can be worn for actual walks. That is not my experience. Perhaps the company just means you can walk in them because after a shortish walk the bones on the bottom sides of my feet really hurt. Because of the thinness of the soles (much like Keds) I was surprised they called them walking shoes. I will wear them in the future for running errands, but not for any type of walks.

SO COMFORTABLE and true to size !
I just received these today and they are so comfortable! I love to be barefoot especially when indoors but these were so comfortable when I put them on that I left them on….for HOURS…which I never do indoors. I can’t speak to how they will hold up in the long run but they seem well-constructed. The style is so cute. They have managed to make a wide toe box look adorable rather than clownish or frumpy. I recently discovered the joy of zero drop/wide toe box shoes and now find anything else hurts my feet. So I have undertaken the expensive journey of replacing all my shoes so I have been looking at a LOT of shoes in this category. Most of them are at least triple the price of these (if not more !) and nowhere near as cute. The size seemed exactly true. I know Amazon is recommending they run small and are often returned but I don’t know why. For me as a normal size 8, the size 8 was perfect. I am wondering if they are returned often because of Amazon’s advise to buy bigger when that may not be needed? Thus far I have bought zero drop/wide toe box without adding the barefoot or minimalist element so was a little worried that I may not like these. The worry was for no reason as they seem to have plenty of padding. As someone who goes barefoot all the time, this doesn’t feel barefoot to me. It’s not ad though I am going to feel rocks under my feet. They are just so very comfortable, stylish, and affordable. I am thrilled !

Exactly what they claim to be
Very lightweight and flexible barefoot shoe with lots of toe room. I have wide feet, and the toe box has plenty of room for me, with more to spare as my toes continue to relax and spread. From the first time I tried these on I noticed subtle changes in my posture and the way that I walk while wearing shoes; leaning more forward on the balls of my feet and with a less pronounced heel-to-toe roll with each step. My calves are noticeably more involved in my stride with these shoes.The base of the shoe is thin and flexible, but seems durable. The foam inserts are very comfortable, though I don’t expect them to last very long and will probably have to get some replacements in the near future. You can definitely feel the ground through these shoes, including the temperature of the pavement you’re walking on, but this is to be expected and not meant as a negative. The overall construction seems to be quite good, though you may want to get an extra pair if you plan to use them regularly for activities like hiking, climbing, running, or other intensive activities.I was a little concerned about what size to order, as I can range from a 10.5 to a 12 depending on the brand/manufacturer, but I went with my usual size of 11 and perfectly hit the mark. They fit like a glove. It’s also worth mentioning that while they are noticeably wider than normal shoes, they don’t look goofy or give off a “clown shoes” vibe. They just look like comfortable and simplistic footwear. While you probably won’t get compliments for them from normies, you also aren’t going to get noticed they way that the toe-shoe people do.Super satisfied. Will probably be getting another pair soon.

Very comfortable, perfect for wide feet

This is my 3rd hobibear / Whitton shoe. Great toe box room, good quality. Very impressed.