Unisex Wide Barefoot Shoes for Men Women Outdoor Trail Running Minimalist Walking Shoes Lightweight and Breathable
I**R
Minimalist runner review
Having fully transitioned to zero drop low cushion shoes for my running I have tried lots of strainers and these are fantastic and my favourite. My NB, and merell vapour gloves have been retired. Really wide toe box to allow full toe spread and I have wide feet. Great ground feel and really flexible and articulate to allow your feet to move without restriction. Great luck down for my skin ankles and really light. I was amazed at the quality for the price. Very well made. So far I have ran 100 km in them longest run 15km and feet felt fresh afterwards. Great shoes and you can utilise amazon try before you buy to get the right size. Fantastic value and quality. So good I bought the leather ones for work which are also great. Well done hobbybear.
H**D
A good introduction to barefoot shoes
So, pondering for a long time over barefoot shoes I finally took the plunge and purchased.Not wanting to opt for a ridiculously expensive brand (you know the one I mean) because I'm not sure if I would like a barefoot shoe.A little insight behind the purchase - Having lost 7+ stone in weight and having problems with the arches in my feet for many years I'm on the path to trying to rebuild and improve my body.Barefoot shoes? Yeah, it's a gimmick? It's just shoes with less material and a gimmick price tag to match yes? or is it?Well.....yes AND no!Let me explain. Now I've lost weight, without realising until a short while ago, I've been walking about in the house in just my socks without problems and no pain. 3 years ago, this was not possible, I needed arch support in all my shoes and slippers otherwise the pain to walk was too painful.Now, this improvement is obviously because my feet are carrying less weight above, yes, but, my feet are obviously getting stronger and starting to support themselves again.This is where the barefoot shoe comes in.I purchased the all black version. I'm a size 11 shoe, (I was a size 12 with fallen arches) and I purchased the 11.5. I do recommend you measure the length of your foot before you purchase.On first inspection compared to your normal shoe of choice these things are really flimsy. But that is the purpose of 'barefoot' shoes. So if you're used to wearing your air force 1's on a daily basis, it's a world apart compared to wearing these! You should not compare these to your normal shoes and they're completely different.I purchased no tie shoe laces at the same time and put these on the Hobibears.The Hobibears are too soft and flimsy to be stepped into as a slip on but pull on very easy with the no tie laces.I've worn them 4 days out of 7 to work which has involved 2 days of keeping them on all day and 2 days where they on for the journey to and from work.They take some getting used to! You've got to change your mindset when wearing them as your feet do not feel like they're protected. That's because we are used to wearing normal clumpier shoes so it's a natural feeling to think that. If you were not to look down, it would feel like you're walking in public in just your socks. That's the best way to describe it.The first things I've noticed:Heel strike - I never realised how hard I strike my heel when walking. This is corrected with the shoes and you create a more gentle walk.Ground feel - You can feel everything. Not just a little bit more, a lot more. You can feel the uneven ground level, the tactile pavement, the ridges on steps when you walk up or down, everything that you never noticed before. Even driving the car, you feel the peddles more.Foot tiredness - Your feet will get tired quicker until you've got used to a barefoot shoe. My feet I could tell were tired, but they weren't hurting and I'm starting to feel them get a little stronger in the arches already.When you put these on and wear them in public, to be fair, not one person noticed or commented. In my mind though, I was very conscious! Lets face it, these are never going to win an aware in the fashion stakes but I'd rather improve my health than my fashion.You will need to be more careful about protecting your feet too. Normal hoes feel like a tank around your foot compared to these barefoot shoes. Just be mindful about heavily populated areas and people stepping on your foot. They also have a decent grip on the sole.Toe box - It's a very welcome wide toe box. Obviously toe spread is still restricted by wearing socks but you get a lot more spread than normal shoes, which, should improve balance as your feet get stronger.Conclusion:Do I regret the purchase? - NoWould I buy again? - Yes definitelyWould I recommend to others? - Yes definitely but keep an open mindDo I still think the barefoot shoe thing is a gimmick? - No, I wish I tried years ago. It serves a purpose I think and lets face it, a decent arch support insole is just as much as the price of these shoes so I'd recommend trying these first.Will these be durable? - I don't think they will be as durable as my Rockports or Nikes but, I can foresee 6-12 months out of these depending on usage.Oh, one last thing, these will not be waterproof, but, if you need that, a quick spray with a waterproofing can would sort that out.
L**.
Amazing value
I don't do many reviews, but this one really deserves it, I was not expecting so much quality for the price, it is a simple shoes, but I did not feel any stitches, so comfortable, light, and great design, this is my first barefoot shoes, I was afraid to no get used to it, however is so funny that something without almost any cushions, so simple, and light could be so comfortable, I hope it lasts, but great job and product for every one involved.
J**N
Perfect introduction to Barefoot Shoes
I have had these shoes a few days now and I am very happy with them. I am new to Barefoot shoes and to reversing the damage that over 60 years of wearing conventional shoes, trainers etc have done to my body.I have followed advice and am taken things slow and steadIncorporating, walking barefoot indoors, and in the Park on grass and the hard paths and some urban trails, including mud, gravel etc: This is a liberating experience. These shoes are part of my transition to a new way walking. They are true to my normal size and very comfortable. I don't wear socks with them and I did not care when they got soaked on a chilly English Autumn day, in fact the weather does not decide for me any longer whether I go for a walk or not for when it rains I just wear clothes that don't hold water and dry quickly, these are also available on Amazon and are inexpensive. Back to the shoes which have a thin removable insole which give you flexibility and support at the beginning of your Barefoot Journey. They are very light, flexible and can be worn for walking, slow jogging or just casual wear. The shoes seem well made and time will tell how they deal with daily wear and tear. They are far less expensive than leading Barefoot Brands, which I may look at and decide as my Barefoot Journey continues.I recommend these shoes to anyone, who just want to liberate their feet from the cages of modern shoes. They will feel strange at first, and do not provide the wads of cushioning that you may be use to : this is to allow your feet to spread in the wider toe box and your feet to use muscles that have atrophied over the years.Get them, take it slowly, do your own research on improving your, foot, leg, hip, back health by what you wear on your feet and the way you walk, run, sit and much more. Anyone at any age can start their own Journey and these shoes, I believe can help you, they are certainly helping me. Happy feet make for a happy body.
P**R
Does your order meet with your expectations?
Order for HOBIBEAR Barefoot Shoes.To say that my order fully met with my hopes and expectations is somewhat of an understatement. I am very pleased in every respect.Firstly ,it was delivered well within the allotted period (next day.)Secondly ,the price is right and reasonable.Third , the quality of the goods is totally acceptable.Fourth , the comfort is amazing- fit well and exactly what I need for purpose (walking and driving).Fifth , I have dreadful feet and have trouble finding comfortable shoes. These shoes were very comfortable immediately without any breaking in period.Sixth, the light weight of the product I have found seems to me that I can wear them all day without discomfort (so far.)Lastly, I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone and I will probably order some more in the future.
F**X
Erster Eindruck ist gut
Habe die Schuhe heute bekommen und einmal auf einem kurzen Spaziergang getragen. Sind bequem und vernünftig verarbeitet. Sind jetzt vom Design und der Verarbeitung her in Ordnung. Sind keine Premium Schuhe, aber auch nicht schlechter als was heutzutage von Markenherstellern verkauft wird. Sonst hatte ich immer Marken Barfußschuhe aber die Kosten halt ein Vielfaches von diesem hier und sind nach einer Session garantiert durchgelaufen. Da habe ich sogar etwas mehr Vertrauen in diese Sole von diesem Schuh. Besonders schön finde ich an den Schuh, dass es endlich auch mal nicht überteuerte Barfußschuhe gibt, die nicht aussehen, als ob man eben aus dem Zirkus geflohen ist. #Barfußschuhemüssennichthässlichsein
W**A
Comodidad
Muy comodos
S**R
Perfectos para pies anchos
Me han parecido perfectos en todos los aspectos. Bonitos, cómodos y bien de precio. Yo los he devuelto pq estoy operado del dedo gordo y necesito un poco más de espacio para que no me roce la uña, pero esto es un problema mío, no del zapato, así que los recomiendo sin duda alguna.
G**I
Für mich ist die Schuhsohle zu hart.
Für mich ist die Schuhsohle zu hart. Ich habe eine weitere Einlegesohle einschieben müssen.
J**T
Schuhe, wie ein Wohnzimmer
… reingeschlüpft und pudelwohl gefühlt. Ich will sie nicht mehr ausziehen! Passen perfekt und meine Fußschmerzen sind fast komplett weg. Leider kann ich nur 5 Sterne geben…Weil die Schuhe so unglaublich gut sitzen, hat meine Mutter die Schuhe jetzt auch bekommen, gute Erfahrungen wollen geteilt werden.Und wegen der Erfahrung der gekauften Hausschlappen, die wieder zurückgehen, habe ich dann noch ein Paar für Zuhause gekauft…Zusatz 13.03.2024 meine Schwester hat die Schuhe meiner Mutter angezogen und auch mein „Wohnzimmerlebnis der Füße“ erlebt und wird diese Schuhe auch kaufen…
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