WHITINMinimalist Barefoot Sock Shoes for Women and Men | Lightweight Eco-friendlier Water Shoes | Multi-Purpose & Ultra Portable

Got mine yesterday. Put them on immediately and wore them on my errands. They are super comfortable. Have yet to wear them on a hike which is why I bought them. I did, reluctantly, determine that due to the rubber insole, it would behoove me to wear a thin pair of socks to help prevent odor. Aside from that, they seem extremely practical for daily wear. If they prove to be as good as they seem, I will likely buy another pair or two so I can always have a pair handy for impromptu hikes, or just for a break from my rigid shoes.

Product is “as advertised.” The average person will not use them for hiking, much less running (per se,) I wouldn’t, but walk the dog around the block - absolutely. To take the trash out to the street - most certainly. Wear around the house - most definitely.First and foremost, they are comfortable. I'm used to having orthotics in my athletic shoes. I have high arches, and at one time had fasciitis. If you're going to be on your feet a long time, you would miss not having any arch support and a soft liner. However, that's not what most people will wear them for.The quality of materials used is excellent. The entire bottom (and rounded up the sides, back and front) is what could best be described as sticky rubber-like material. There’s grip for sure if that’s what you’re look for.Don’t expect any support if that’s something you need. It’s completely flat inside and there’s no cushy insert or arch support. They are minimalistic.Stretchy at the top, (which is ankle high), they seal quite nicely around your ankle, but the smallish opening might, in some cases, present a challenge (putting on) if your feet are large. Also, I could see the tight fit being problematic for some elderly, unless you have assistance putting them on. Having said that, I’m seventy-three years young. The small inconvenience of putting them on is the “price of admission.”Believe it or not, I was looking for a sim-racing “shoe,” (lol). Google it if you don't know what sim racing is. Those types of shoes feature thin soles which give race drivers the tactile “foot touch” preferred for working gas, clutch and brake pedals. Those types of actual shoes are expensive. This product is reasonably (priced by comparison) and very much serves the same purpose.I believe they would be fine for walking along the beach, wading in mountain creeks, windsurfing or kite boarding.There is good flexibility all along the bottom, but the material is tough enough that you won’t feel smallish objects like pebbles, etc. like you would with bare feet.The negatives are indeed what you read in other reviews:They are warm, because of substantially thick material overall. They may not be the best for warm/hot climates, (summer in southern latitudes.) This is especially true if you want to wear socks rather than bare feet inside. Your feet will get hot and possibly smell in the summer months unless you're in the water with them. The good news is - they are washable, so odor shouldn't be an issue.Might help with vacuuming, lol, since the sticky, rubber-like soles will pick up hair and any particulates on your floor. You'll occasionally need to pull them off, but not a big deal.Most folks will want to wear them snug (less space for the toes compared to most shoes.) I might have been fine with a half-size larger. I think these sizes are pretty accurate for American standards.Note that the term “hospital socks” isn’t used in the first Amazon descriptions, probably because the implication of that term might dissuade some from purchasing these. Goofy, dorky and nerdy comes to mind but frankly I find they don’t standout at all as weird. That’s a subjective thing, however. That said, unless you wear your pjs and house slippers to Walmart, most folks won’t be wearing these out shopping. Even if you did, the average passerby wouldn’t probably notice your footwear. Worth noting, the brighter color mine draw attention.The grip is such that this footwear could cause one, especially the elderly, infirm or disabled to stumble. That type of fall might be just as harmful as a slip. Just saying …So far, only having had them for a few days, they are (IMO) good sim-racing shoes. No regrets.

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I’ve ordered several different brands o”hiking socks” in the last couple weeks and these are the ones that met my expectations. Great sock fit and flexible rubber sole with good grips. The price is pretty good for these, so don’t try to save a buck and get the cheaper ones, those are thin and the soles are hard, slippery, don’t flex well. Get these instead. Trust me.

I never write reviews - I've had these for 2 years and it's been one of my best and most practical purchases. I use it at the gym everyday and it's lasted this long. I've also gone trekking in these. While my hiking boots gave me blisters, these were 10 times more comfortable and durable as I walked 9+ hours per day! Great value for money.

They seem alright but when I got them I got a size 11 and now it seems they updated the size chart while my order was being shipped and I should have gotten the size 12… they are tight on my big toes and it’s pretty uncomfortable. I guess ima just wear them and hope they stretch out cause we are talking millimeters here not a lot to make room for my big toes. Other than that they seem well made with a solid thick rubber sole. I got them for kayak fishing hoping they keep my feet from burning in the sun so we will see how they handle the water.

Have not worn them much yet, but they seem really good. Good quality. Good padding. I’m using them as a slipper sock. I don’t like walking around the house barefoot, but I don’t like conventional slippers, so these seem to do the trick.