JoomraWomen's Trail Running Barefoot Shoes | Wide Toe Box Minimalist Sneakers | Zero Drop

[Reviewed by my wife]: I'm a mom of two kids under two years old, so I am on my feet most of the day, and shortly after my son was born, my feet were killing me by day's end. I did extensive research to find the most comfortable shoe for being on one's feet all day and this is the only one that works. I tried Sketchers and Asics, and both hurt my feet! The toe box was too narrow - rubbed my pinkie toe raw - and my arches cried for the shoes to come off ASAP. I tried my mom's Xero shoes and almost instantly fell in love with the feel, but not the price tag. These Joomra's aren't Xeros, but they sure are close enough for the price! I am beyond pleased with this purchase. They fit perfectly, the toe box is nice and spacious, and some days I have to remind myself to take my shoes off to get ready for bed! They are seriously that comfortable and light, it feels about as close to barefoot as a shoe can get. I have not tried these hiking or on any other terrain beyond day to day indoor and yard use. Highly recommend.

Ordered these in August 2022 to begin the transition to minimalist running. I’ve had plantar fasciitis pain since my teens, and prescription orthotics weren’t fixing anything. Wanted to see what would happen if I stopped treating my feet like lifeless balls of flesh that I stomp around on. Not a podiatrist, just sharing experience.Size and durability:I wear 7.5/8 when it comes to dress shoes and 8/8.5 when it comes to running shoes. My first pair was 7.5/8 and I decided to go a little bigger (8.5) for my second pair. I run approximately 3x per week for 2-3 miles each time. The first pair I wore from august to early January. The second pair I started wearing in early January and am still wearing for runs now (early may). I think I will likely keep my current pair for longer than I kept the first since the fit is better. I will often randomly wear these to work as well where I’m often on my feet for a large percentage of the day. Current pair still looking great. I will probably order a fresh pair for when I go to Europe since I plan to walk several miles each day and would prefer some extra cushioning (it wears down a bit over time).Background:I started to read in summer 2022 about the benefits of toe spreading, gentle ground contact, losing “arch support”, and strengthening the whole foot. I stopped buying running shoes and decided to transition to zero drop using these. As I transitioned, I continued to use my regular hack around shoes for the day-to-day so I wouldn’t snap my Achilles as it started to lengthen back out. With the joomras My runs at first were very short and very slow, and I’d stop at any sign of Achilles pain or any pain that felt like tearing. The hack around shoes that I continued to wear for work were allbirds for context (a little heel but nothing extreme). I think continuing to wear these really helped with the transition, because if I completely transitioned to flat shoes immediately I probably would have torn something.The verdict:I have a super high opinion of these shoes. Once I got a size that felt good (my big toe not touching the top), I was able to implement toe spreading and begin to improve my running. After approximately 8 months I feel almost completely transitioned to flat shoes. My arches never hurt anymore. My feet often hurt—not in a tearing way—but in a “I just worked these muscles” kind of way. It’s a wild and exciting feeling. For awhile I actively was forcing my toes to spread in the shoes. That was really helpful in getting these shoes to work for me. Plus, I found that spreading my toes made my feet more bouncy and allowed me to rely less on the ball footpads and heel of my foot to absorb shock—it feels more like the inner musculature of the foot is absorbing the shock. I’m not a podiatrist, so take this with a grain of salt. Just sharing my experience.My advice. Tread lightly. Transition slowly. Don’t heel slam. Make a conscious effort to spread toes.

These shoes are very comfy and flexible with a wide toe box. They seem fairly well made. My only complaint is that there's elastic around the ankle which is really tight and uncomfortable and I don't have big ankles. I'm sure it will keep pebbles out of the shoe which will be helpful but I've only had them on 10 minutes and my ankles are already irritated there. It's a bit more of a slip on sock type shoe than I initially realized when I purchased so be aware that it's really not adjustable the way a normal sneaker is. I purchased for the gym so I'll keep them because I'm not planning on wearing for long periods of time but I think the elastic would bother me too much to wear all day

I bought these before we took a trip to Yosemite. I'm about 1 year into my barefoot journey and wanted something with good traction that was comfortable and would hold up. We spent 3 days in Yosemite, hiked Vernal Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, and around Happy Isles. We rode bikes around the valley as well. My feet were happy and comfortable the whole time. I loved feeling the ground beneath my feet and felt very sure footed in them, even when climbing up the wet stone steps at Vernal Valls and the very steep, dry climb that is lower Yosemite Falls. I'm not a hard core hiker. These were 3-5 mile round trip hikes. I was super happy with the purchase. And they washed up nicely when I got home.

Really like the wide toe feature of this shoe. They so comfortable to wear . I love the pink shoe for everyday use. They are super cute! I use the blue shoe for hiking, and waking in the park and such since the areas that I go to can be dirty. They are easy to throw in the wash and clean up nicely. There is an inner sole insert that can be removed if you prefer your own. They are true to size. They take time getting use to as the toes give plenty of wiggle room. Most shoes on the market squish the toes so it may feel different at first to be able to spread your toes in these shoes. But it's so nice not to have tired feet after long walks. When I first bought these I thought that aesthetically people would mock or give dirty looks as they look a little different than many shoes on the market, however, I have had so many people ask if they are comfortable and where can they buy them.

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I’m adding to my original review below…I’ve worn the dark grey ones for a few months and the size is perfect. I ordered the all black ones to have another pair but the style is a bit different and they are a snugger fit. Still awesome, but I recommend going up a size if you are buying the all black style. I will be returning them and purchasing the next size. I’ve been a barefoot distance runner for years running in the Merrel Trail and Vapour Gloves. They changed the design and fit of those shoes and they were no longer comfortable. After I broke a bone in my foot, I feared barefoot running was over for me.I decided to give these a try as they seemed to offer a touch of extra padding under the big toe (where my injury was), while still maintaining a barefoot feel. I found them true to size with extra room in the toe box…which is necessary when barefoot running as your toes need ample room to splay naturally without feeling confined. This was an amazing feature compared to the Merrel barefoot shoes which are VERY narrow. They are very much a barefoot shoe but offer a slight amount of cushion under the big toe and heel which make your feet very happy. They are breathable and don’t smell at all. I recommend airing them out after each run…meaning don’t keep them sealed in a gym bag or cupboard and you won’t have any issues. I have never worn socks (which you shouldn’t in barefoot shoes) and have accumulated about 150 miles worth of running in them in the last 4 months. They don’t smell AT ALL and they look brand new! I couldn’t be happier with them. I’ve never gotten a blister or formed calluses as I have in other barefoot shoes. The interior is nice and soft. The price point is the cherry on top! Half the price of other barefoot shoes on the market!!I’m buying another pair to add to my collection.Don’t hesitate to buy these because they are inexpensive, they are a quality and comfortable barefoot shoe!!Happy running!!

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I got these when I couldn't find the same model of barefoot Merrell running shoes that I had before, chancing it that a much cheaper pair might be OK.Initially I didn't like them as much, I thought they were rubbing slightly on the outer side of one foot. (This is my larger foot which was as a result of a calcaneal fracture years ago). But having stuck with them, I now love them. I have wide feet, and can be anywhere between 6 and 7, but I ordered 6.5 and they are great (though 7 would probably have been fine too). I always wear them with trainer socks.They are so comfortable. I think the sole is more foot shaped than the old Merrells, which is good. The bottom is slightly thinner, I think, but still thick enough that stony paths are not hurting the bottoms of your feet.I do loads of stuff in these, from dog walking, to running, to long hilly hikes. No problems at all. Obviously they would not be great in very wet, muddy, or boggy conditions, but having said that, I got my feet soaked in them stepping in a bog on the moor top, and they didn't rub despite still having 2+ miles to go. When running, they will make you run toe to heel without thinking about it, which means your knees do not take as much impact.With having had a serious foot fracture and uneven posture for years, I really think barefoot shoes have helped me strengthen my bad foot, because you have to use your feet muscles more (sometimes consciously), and not be reliant on the buoyancy of regular trainers. The extra effort has helped me to even out my posture, and even up the size of that calf muscle in comparison to my other calf.Barefoot trainers typically have thinner soles than regular trainers, which means they will wear out quicker. Which means you will have to replace them more often. Which means that I'm happy with the lower cost of these, compared to Merrell's barefoot shoes.Having worn barefoot shoes now for the last 2 or 3 years, I wouldn't go back to normal trainers. I would be very happy to buy these again when the soles wear out. I would recommend, even if you only want them for slobbing around the house, they are really comfy!Also, I think they would be fine if you put them in the washing machine, though I've not tried that yet.

The media could not be loaded. Re-order received ahead of schedule on 30-March. It came nicely wrapped. Cheers.🙂1. Delivery completed on 14 Aug for my 5 Aug order. Kudos to under 10 days.2. Right item arrived. Well packed. In good condition.3. Size fits. Close to true. Comfortable. Love the no tie lace.4. 5.5 Women is size 36.5. Will use soon for my exercise! And love to get one more color.😲1. Price has increased.