WHAT ARE BAREFOOT SHOES? 1. Flexibility: the feet are free to move and engage the ground naturally, preventing muscle immobility and atrophy 2. Thin sole: the sole of the shoe is thin and firm which allows for better proprioception and feedback from the ground 3. Minimal or zero heel-to-toe drop: this allows the feet to be in a neutral position which supports a healthy posture and puts less stress on the joints 4. Wide toe box: the toes are not compressed but have room to spread, leading to better balance BENEFITS OF GOING BAREFOOT Walking barefoot is the healthiest and most natural form of forward movement. Some of the positive effects are: 1.STRENGTH: helps re-develop the foot muscles that have become weak due to wearing shoes that restrict foot movement 2.BALANCE: Increases our sensory experiences of the ground beneath us, allowing the brain to develop new neural connections resulting in improved balance and stability 3.POSTURE: being barefoot places our bodies into a more natural alignment which often leads to a healthier posture and less strain on your joints 4.REFLEXOLOGY: walking barefoot on objects such as rocks stimulates pressure points in the feet that lead to improved energy, organ function, circulation etc
M**L
The Epitome of Cuteness & Functionality!
These cute shoes fit like gloves and are well constructed. Love the sock top. I trail run on rocks and they perform very well. I have many of these so I am never without when one pair wears out. I’ve had them last a year with near daily hiking so for the price they are a bargain. And the barefoot feel is great. They are rather slippy on loose, fine rock but the tread is great for solid rock or other surfaces. These are the best fitting minimalist, barefoot shoes I’ve ever had. If you are not going to be wearing socks, order a half size or size smaller so they hug your foot well. You don’t want a sloppy fit. Love these shoes!!!
W**S
Wish these had fit
These were extremely comfortable. A step up from a water sock, but seeemed sturdy enough to deal with bigger rocks. I was looking for shoes to walk on lava in Kona with.Unfortunately for me, I was between sizes and couldn’t get them to work. One size was too short and the other long enough that my toe nail caught in the plastic lip if the toe protection.
G**D
Took a chance while these were on sale... woooo!
They're awesome, I have super wide big feet and these slip on but stay snug. Plenty of room for my big ole wide toes... super comfy, they make me wanna run around just cuz they're so comfy. I might try and put a little more padding in them eventually, but for the price I'm so glad I tried these out. I ordered my size, but like I said my feet are really wide, and they still fit fine.
D**N
Oberm Trailign Running Shoes for Women
These shoes did not come in a 7 1/2 so I ordered an 8. While they are a little long (about 1/2 size so sizing is correct), they fit beautifully with no slippage and they are REALLY comfortable. They are a little harder to put on as they conform to your foot more closely but that is not an issue unless you can't reach your feet comfortably. While my husband says they are ugly, they feel so wonderful that I don't care.
C**Z
Better Than Expected
After 4 days of constant use [only taken off for sleep]; the shoes are still perfect. The shoelaces on the other hand lost their tips. I replaced the laces with paracord, burned the tips, and kept going. I recommended washing them every now and then. Around the third night the moisture wicking pretty much stopped working. After a good rinse and dry overnight, they were like new.
J**N
Love these shoes
Love these shoes. So extremely comfortable. I wear them all the time as walking shoes. Also worked great as water shoes when we went tubing on the river. Wonderful product. I may buy a second pair just to make sure I have them on hand if the others ever wear out.
D**K
Good value. Order a bit smaller than you normally would. Untested whether the heel is too short to keep secure on the foot.
These are good for the price. I agree with others. It runs large... 10.5 in these shoes fits good whereas I normally need size 11. I also wish the heel was a bit higher... these feel slightly unsecured at the heel and I wonder if they'll tend to want to peel off when I lift my feet in the water.
C**S
Wide Toe Box? These Are Perfect!
These definitely fit about 1/2 size too large. Could be great if your feet swell! There is a very nice insert included. The outside is like a stretchy glove and the toe box is wide, for any that need a comparison, they’re wider than Merrell offers. They’re incredibly comfortable! My photos are show without the insert as I prefer the barefoot feel. The inserts have arch support on them.
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