WHITINLittle/Big Kids Minimalist Barefoot Shoes + Zero Drop + Wide Sneaker for Boys/Girls

We are absolutely thrilled with the WHITIN Wide Width Barefoot Walking Shoes for my child! These minimalist sneakers are exactly what we were looking for—comfortable, supportive, and ideal for active little feet.The wide width is a game-changer, providing plenty of room for natural toe splay, which is so important for foot development. My child loves how lightweight and flexible they are, making them perfect for running, jumping, and all kinds of play. The zero-drop design encourages a natural stride, and it's been great for both everyday activities and outdoor adventures.The mesh upper keeps the feet cool and breathable, so no more sweaty feet after a long day at school or gym class! The pink color is vibrant and fun, and the shoes look just as stylish as they are practical. They go well with a variety of outfits, from gym clothes to casual wear.Another thing I love is how easy they are to put on—the shoes are flexible enough to slip on and off without any hassle, and my child can do it independently. The durable soles provide great traction, so we don’t have to worry about slipping during outdoor activities.Overall, these shoes are a perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for barefoot-style sneakers that are both supportive and fun for kids!

Finding a kids shoe that is a reasonable price for growing feet (aka new shoes before they are worn out) can be hard especially when looking for an ergonomic, flexible sole, zero-drop, wide toe box, that is also cute (and still gender neutral). I love the adult sizes of this brand so was very excited to see a kids version. These do not disappoint! My daughter can be hard on shoes with all the running, climbing, hiking, and general outdoor living. She has only been wearing for about a month but they look like they are going to be very durable which is great as her feet seem to be slowing down in the growth rate. Would love to see more color options in the future but the gray she chose will do just fine!

I am a Doctor of Chiropractic, so I'm very particular with how my children's shoes compliment the biomechanics of the human foot. The only shoes I allow my children to wear are Whitin shoes or shoes much like them. They look super cool, and they are very affordable. I have found that they hold up well. We have had these shoes for our son for months and are satisfied.What I love about Whitin shoes are the fact that they are built to allow the human foot to simply do what it was designed to do. This is accomplished in these shoes by having no incline in the heel (zero drop) so the posterior chain of your leg (calf and hamstrings) are not flexed and shortened, and by having a wide toe box so that your toes can spread out as far as they need to. A zero drop and a wide toe box allow for the proper motion of the 26 bones within the foot. When the foot moves properly, it absorbs shock. If the foot doesn't move properly, such as when you are wearing bad shoes (please note: 99% of shoes are made with an incline in the heel and a narrow toe box, and are therefore classified as bad in this doctors opinion), shock will not get absorbed by the foot as well and will get absorbed by your knees, hips, and spine, especially the low back. Whitin shoes are also great because they are minimalist and have a thin sole. This allows for greater proprioception between the brain and the feet (proprioception is the brains ability to sense where body parts are in space). In essence, when you buy shoes, you want them to mimic walking barefoot. This is particularly important for a developing child. Your child's feet can develop while wearing shoes that disrupt the natural biomechanics of the foot or you can ensure their feet develop well anatomically and mechanically by getting them shoes like Whitin shoes.If you have kids and need some good shoes, find yourself some high-quality zero drop, wide toe box shoes like Whitins!

The media could not be loaded. My 5 year old can get these on easily! Which I love. They are a cute design and nice and wide for his toe box. All of my kiddos have squared large toe boxes so these provide good room. He loves the gum bottom look with the colorful specks in it. They are lightweight and provide good support. I think they will be long lasting! May just get a tad dirty since I picked a light color. Will probably order for fall in black too.

My boy loves his shoes, he is on his second pair already. They are comfortable, fits well, true to size. Just the Velcro strap loses its grip after a while but otherwise a good shoe.

Awesome minimal shoe with great flexibility and a perfectly wide toe box. My kids suffer from in grown toe nails, I found that buying these wide toe box shoes have made the difference. Never going back to basic shoes.

We’ve gotten these shoes for my son since he outgrew the little target ones. These are great and they don’t squish his toes. Because shoes nowadays are insane and don’t account for the actual shape of your foot. So we prioritize shoes that prioritize proper development. Love em. Easy. Durable. Slip resistant

Thin and flexible sole, same design at the front and back. The wide toe box allows for free movement of the toes. It has an adjustable Velcro strap, is machine washable, dries quickly, and the insole is removable, making it easy to check foot size.