HOBIBEARUnisex Wide Barefoot Shoes for Men Women Outdoor Trail Running Minimalist Walking Shoes Lightweight and Breathable

I was skeptical before buying. I thought they’d look like clown shoes and be poor quality but I couldn’t be more wrong. I love them. Super comfy, lightweight and breathable. These make a great pair of shoes for travel and the summer heat. The wide fit makes them super comfy too. Very surprised and will probably buy a second pair. Great value.

I've exclusively worn barefoot shoes since 2016 (Vivobarefoot and similar brands) and so I'm kind of big on barefoot shoes. I'm not an expert mind you but I think I've enough experience to make good judgement on these shoes.Pros:-Wide toebox, wider than some of the more famous brands for barefoot shoes, so your foot feels quite free and light, though they are not excessively wide.-Aesthetics. These actually look pretty good in my opinion, there are brands whose whole identity is barefoot shoes but fashionable, and their most popular models look a lot like these, with basically the same materials used in the upper construction. These shoes look the same and are about 30% of the total price of those shoes.-Breathable-Durability. I think these shoes may actually last longer than some other barefoot brands because the sole feels harder and thicker than others. They're still comfortable and flexible, and allow you to feel the ground underneath of course (though perhaps to a lesser extent than those other brands). On balance I think this will make the soles on these last longer for a slight reduction in barefoot feel.-Removable insole with cushioning, which I imagine would be good for people transitioning to barefoot shoes.Cons:-Stack height (sole width) is thicker than what you would be used to if you've worn barefoot shoes before. This is really only a con for those with the preference for as minimal shoe as possible. If you're new to barefoot shoes, or if you've worn them before but would actually prefer a reduction in "ground-feel" you may like these. I don't have a precise measurement for the stack height of these shoes, but I'd estimate they are around 10mm.Neutral:-Construction. The sole is glued on well enough that I can't see any of the glue around the edges if you look up close, which is actually surprisingly rare in my experience even among expensive barefoot shoes. The finishing on the upper is also nice, there's no wayward stiching at all and the materials look and feel really good. The only downside I've noticed is that at the very end of the shoe on the upper part of the toe box, the material falls in slightly, making the shoe look dented. Now you can push these dents up but how long they stay up is inconsistent. This is really only a minor aesthetic concern, and I don't think it would even be visible on the black models, but I've got a grey pair and the dents are visible and I don't like how they look whenever I see the dents.-Achilles cushioning. So at the back of the shoe, the part that hugs your ankle is cushioned. This is just personal preference. I'm neither for or against it tbh.The shoes come packaged in a plastic zip bag.

I bought these for the wide toe box, not so much for the barefoot characteristics. They were immediately comfortable out of the (nice, minimalist) packaging. Also, the height cushioning for the underside of the feet is excellent, a bit more than some barefoot shoes, cushioning just that bit more against pebbles and unexpected ground surfaces: this was a pleasant and welcome surprise. They're quite light in weight.The shoes look exactly like the pictures (I bought black with a brown sole). The sole quality is excellent, with tremendous surface grip. Indoors, they sound a little 'clickety-clackety' on tile floors. The soles, and therefore the shoes are quite bendable, and easy to pack into luggage. The joining of the rubber sole to the mesh material is excellent and consistent all around. The mesh material itself is lightweight, with minimal water resistance, if any really. So, no good in the rain (somewhat contrary to them pitched as 'outdoor' runners), but given the construction material, and true for the majority of trail runners, this is to be expected.The shoes are pitched for 'trail running': the sole suits this description, but just about: however, the upper material, whilst breathable, seems to lack sufficient wicking. As such, my feet sweated more water than could be dispelled, and the inside of the shoes felt slippy halfway through a (short) run: now this could also be my socks, but I've worn the same socks in my Nike Terra Kiger trail runners without the same issue. So, these shoes seem really excellent for casual wear, but I'll gravitate to the Nikes for any effortful running.However, as a casual shoe they are quickly becoming my favourite, and work well with jeans. The toe box is wide but not clowny, and the achilles (back of the heel) is exceptionally-well padded. Time will tell how the inner side lining holds up with heavy use, as it feels quite thin.Size-wise, my typical shoe size was correct, normally I take UK11. For Nike I buy 11.5, and for Hoka 12.5, but my 'normal' size of UK11 works for these Hobibears. I advise buying your normal size.Comfort-wise, these are the best barefoot shoes I've had, for casual wear, that is. Now I've only had 5 or 6. Some barefoot shoes make me feel like I'm tilting backwards a little, but these are just right. Also, the inner sole is removable. Last, on some barefoot shoes, the tongue doesn't stay put, it can slide sideways a bit with wear: it stays put with these. Maybe that's just me! Oh ... and the shoe laces are really good.Overall I'm happy I bought them.

I love these - they're quick to put on and very comfortable. I've been wearing them for over a month now (I think), and they're not showing any signs of wear that I have noticed.They're very light, but still have a small & comfy innersole, so perhaps not for barefoot purists.I ordered a size 7.5, which is the size that I commonly wear, but with how wide they are, I might have got away with a 7.The sole is soft and flexible. Sadly it does pick up dirt rather well, which then dries and drops off in our hallway. I don't think there's a lot could be done about that though.