--- product_id: 545699934 title: "WHITIN Men's Wide Barefoot Trail-Running Shoes W51" brand: "whitin" price: "€ 112.69" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Whitin" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/545699934-whitin-mens-wide-barefoot-trail-running-shoes-w51 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Wide toe box for natural toe splay Zero-drop sole for barefoot feel TPU overlays with braided fishing line for stability WHITIN Men's Wide Barefoot Trail-Running Shoes W51 **Brand:** whitin **Price:** € 112.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👟 Step into freedom — trail running redefined with every stride! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WHITIN Men's Wide Barefoot Trail-Running Shoes W51 by whitin - **How much does it cost?** € 112.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/545699934-whitin-mens-wide-barefoot-trail-running-shoes-w51) ## Best For - whitin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted whitin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Secure Fit Tech:** Wrap-around TPU overlays combined with braided fishing line lock your foot in place for speed and stability. - • **Trail-Ready Grip:** 3mm lugged rubber outsole ensures confident traction on rugged terrain. - • **Barefoot Performance:** Zero-drop sole delivers authentic ground feedback and natural foot positioning. - • **Natural Foot Freedom:** Spacious forefoot design empowers your stride with unrestricted toe movement. - • **Comfort Meets Durability:** Padded ankle collar cushions and protects while mesh upper offers breathability and debris defense. ## Overview WHITIN Men's Wide Barefoot Trail-Running Shoes W51 blend minimalist design with trail-specific durability. Featuring a spacious toe box for natural foot movement, zero-drop sole for barefoot-like ground feel, and aggressive 3mm lugged rubber outsole for superior grip, these shoes offer a secure fit with TPU overlays and braided fishing line reinforcements. Ideal for trail running, hiking, and casual wear, they provide lightweight comfort and stability without sacrificing natural flexibility. ## Description Buy WHITIN Men's Wide Barefoot Shoes Minimalist Trail Running, Black Gum, 11 | High-Traction, Natural Flexibility, Lightweight Comfort for Gym, Walking & Cross Training and other Trail Running at desertcart.com. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Review: Great value - I love these shoes! They are so comfortable with plenty of space for my toes and a great heel cup that doesn’t let my heel slip. I did upgrade the insole with the jim green leather insole and it was a perfect fit without modifications. Review: One year update: these are my favorites - UPDATE: A year makes a big difference. After wearing these as my main walking and casual shoes, I have to say that they’re one of my favorite shoes I’ve ever owned. I wish I didn’t use them for so much road walking as I prematurely wore out the soles. I’ll update my other review too, as the ones I called “better” were actually worse and I ended up tossing them out. I still have these, I can’t seem to part with them even though the soles are smooth. I use them as quick slip on shoes by my back door for when I put my dogs out. Buy these, not the other ones. I bought these shoes after getting the "WHITIN Men's Wide Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers Ultimate Relaxation" style thinking they would be the same. They're not. They are much narrower than the "relaxation" shoes, which I think are the best cheap barefoot shoes you can buy mostly because of the ultra wide toebox. So be careful, these are much narrower and if you have wide feet, you will either need to upsize or get another variety and hope for the best. Check the photo to see how much narrower they are than the wide barefoot shoes. That's the reason why I only gave it four stars. That being said, I decided to keep them anyway (after first wanting to return them). Although they're narrower than the wide barefoot version, there's still plenty of room for toe splay and the narrower fit gives a little more stability in the instep. Your foot doesn't slide around as much, but it's also a little confining. I'm going to use them as a transitional running shoe. They are zero-drop and have a wide-ish toebox, so they're better than a traditional pointy-toed running shoe, but they have some stack height and padding in the insole. In fact, I think that's the best use for these - as a transitional mid-point between old school pointy shoes and full-on barefoot shoes. The tread is aggressive and would probably do very well on a trail run. The sole is still flexible like a barefoot shoe, which is good, but the added height provides more protection. They also look pretty good, but a lot of that comes down to the lack of toebox width, which eliminates the clown-shoe look of a lot of barefoot shoes but at the cost of not really being a barefoot shoe. I'm learning a lot about Whitin shoes and while I like them a lot, I hope they start making shoes that are more like the wide barefoot shoes than these. It seems like with these shoes, they wanted to make barefoot shoes, but didn't want to go too far to alienate regular shoe buyers. It does make for a decent transitional sneaker, but if they're serious about barefoot shoes, they need to put that extra-wide toebox on everything that they call barefoot shoes. UPDATE: I've worn these for a few runs now and also for a few walks. I like them more every time I use them. They're OK for running, but they are perfect as a walking shoe. I'll keep running in them as I don't want to wear them out too quickly. Once it gets warmer out I'll start running outdoors and give another update. ## Features - Spacious forefoot allows for natural foot movement and toe splay to empower your stride - The trail-specific mesh with supportive overlays locks your foot into place and protects from debris - Additional padding around the ankle collar also feels softer and locks down the heel more securely - Wrap-around TPU overlays with braided fishing line the lateral sides offer an excellent combination of speed and stability - Grippy rubber soles with 3mm trail lug pattern provide reliable grip on adventures without sacrificing ground feedback ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C739KT46 | | Best Sellers Rank | #15,852 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #5 in Men's Track & Field & Cross Country Shoes | | Brand | WHITIN | | Closure Type | Lace-Up | | Closure type | Lace-Up | | Color | W51 Black Gum | | Cushioning Level | Minimal or Low | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,726 Reviews | | Fit to Size Sentiment | True | | Formality Level | Casual | | Heel Type | No Heel | | Inner material | Mesh | | Insole Cushioning | [SOFT] | | Lace Closure | Lace-Up | | Material Fabric | Fabric | | Model Name | Whitin Men's Extra Wide Width Barefoot Minimalist Shoes Zero Drop | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion Lifestyle | Casual | | Occasion Type | Daily | | Outer Material | Mesh | | Outer material | Mesh | | Pattern | Solid | | Pronation Correction | Neutral | | Seasons | Spring, Fall | | Shoe Height Map | Low Top | | Shoe Type | Athletic Shoe | | Sole Material | Rubber | | Sole material | Rubber | | Special Features | Spacious | | Specific Uses For Product | Hiking | | Sport Type | Fishing,Gym,Hiking,Trail Running,Training,Walking,Workout | | Strap Type | lace_up | | Style Name | Sneaker,walking | | Surface Recommendation | Trail | | Toe Style | Round Toe | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | lining-description | mesh | ## Images ![WHITIN Men's Wide Barefoot Trail-Running Shoes W51 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wTFDTTSmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value *by M***R on June 28, 2026* I love these shoes! They are so comfortable with plenty of space for my toes and a great heel cup that doesn’t let my heel slip. I did upgrade the insole with the jim green leather insole and it was a perfect fit without modifications. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One year update: these are my favorites *by J***. on February 19, 2024* UPDATE: A year makes a big difference. After wearing these as my main walking and casual shoes, I have to say that they’re one of my favorite shoes I’ve ever owned. I wish I didn’t use them for so much road walking as I prematurely wore out the soles. I’ll update my other review too, as the ones I called “better” were actually worse and I ended up tossing them out. I still have these, I can’t seem to part with them even though the soles are smooth. I use them as quick slip on shoes by my back door for when I put my dogs out. Buy these, not the other ones. I bought these shoes after getting the "WHITIN Men's Wide Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers Ultimate Relaxation" style thinking they would be the same. They're not. They are much narrower than the "relaxation" shoes, which I think are the best cheap barefoot shoes you can buy mostly because of the ultra wide toebox. So be careful, these are much narrower and if you have wide feet, you will either need to upsize or get another variety and hope for the best. Check the photo to see how much narrower they are than the wide barefoot shoes. That's the reason why I only gave it four stars. That being said, I decided to keep them anyway (after first wanting to return them). Although they're narrower than the wide barefoot version, there's still plenty of room for toe splay and the narrower fit gives a little more stability in the instep. Your foot doesn't slide around as much, but it's also a little confining. I'm going to use them as a transitional running shoe. They are zero-drop and have a wide-ish toebox, so they're better than a traditional pointy-toed running shoe, but they have some stack height and padding in the insole. In fact, I think that's the best use for these - as a transitional mid-point between old school pointy shoes and full-on barefoot shoes. The tread is aggressive and would probably do very well on a trail run. The sole is still flexible like a barefoot shoe, which is good, but the added height provides more protection. They also look pretty good, but a lot of that comes down to the lack of toebox width, which eliminates the clown-shoe look of a lot of barefoot shoes but at the cost of not really being a barefoot shoe. I'm learning a lot about Whitin shoes and while I like them a lot, I hope they start making shoes that are more like the wide barefoot shoes than these. It seems like with these shoes, they wanted to make barefoot shoes, but didn't want to go too far to alienate regular shoe buyers. It does make for a decent transitional sneaker, but if they're serious about barefoot shoes, they need to put that extra-wide toebox on everything that they call barefoot shoes. UPDATE: I've worn these for a few runs now and also for a few walks. I like them more every time I use them. They're OK for running, but they are perfect as a walking shoe. I'll keep running in them as I don't want to wear them out too quickly. Once it gets warmer out I'll start running outdoors and give another update. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good barefoot shoes, but will vary greatly per person *by M***R on January 10, 2025* First off, a lot of the negative reviews are from people that have no idea what the term "barefoot shoes" means. These shoes are meant to have very little, if any arch support or sole thickness. You are SUPPOSED to feel some of the terrain beneath your feet. So, if you are looking for cushioned, arch supported trail shoes, don't buy barefoot shoes. Go instead for Topos, Altras, Hoka's or the like, which still offer a wider toe box, but will more padding. Second, many negative reviews site the fact that these shoes go by European sizing. This shouldn't be a big deal, especially if you know the Euro size that corresponds well to your feet. I ordered a size 13, and received a Euro size 47, which I know to be the perfect conversion for me. But, sometimes shoe companies will indeed send a size 46, which is too small for my feet, but fall within the parameters of a typical US size 13. In that case, I have to return the shoe and get a size up. So, through trial and error, you just may need to understand the best Euro size for you and deal with it. For a barefoot shoe, I find that they have good side-to-side and heel support, and the tread is more than adequate. How long the tread will hold up I don't know. But it's grippy and a non-slip real rubber feel, that is fairly knobby (a good thing). My feet have high arches on the top of my feet, so I always need to loosen my laces so it doesn't cut off the blood and make my toes tingle. In the case of these shoes, it was still too tight, and I had to remove the shoe inserts altogether. They are still comfortable (for barefoot shoes) and I will keep using them this way. They will possibly wear out sooner inside, but that is just a problem I have to deal with. I would imagine most people won't have this issue and they will be fine. Overall, for the price, I'm perfectly content. Time will tell if they hold up, and I will update this review accordingly. ## Frequently Bought Together - WHITIN Men's Barefoot Trail-Running Shoes | Wide Toe-Box | Zero-Drop Sole | Optimal Traction - WHITIN Men's Zero Drop Running Shoes + Wide Toe Box - WHITIN Men's Wide Toe Box + Zero Drop Sole Road Running Shoes | Rubber Outsole --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/545699934-whitin-mens-wide-barefoot-trail-running-shoes-w51](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/545699934-whitin-mens-wide-barefoot-trail-running-shoes-w51) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*