--- product_id: 272332416 title: "Men's Barefoot Minimalist Cross-Trainer W63" brand: "whitin" price: "12973 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/272332416-mens-barefoot-minimalist-cross-trainer-w63 store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Feather-light design for agile moves Zero-drop sole for natural posture Sticky-grip outsole for trail traction Men's Barefoot Minimalist Cross-Trainer W63 **Brand:** whitin **Price:** 12973 kr **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🦢 Unlock your natural stride with every step β€” feel the freedom, own the trail! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Men's Barefoot Minimalist Cross-Trainer W63 by whitin - **How much does it cost?** 12973 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/272332416-mens-barefoot-minimalist-cross-trainer-w63) ## 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 - β€’ **Featherweight Power:** Ultra-light construction lets you move fast without feeling weighed down. - β€’ **Trail-Ready Traction:** Sticky-grip rubber outsole delivers unmatched grip and durability on any terrain. - β€’ **Achilles-Friendly Padding:** Padded rear collar cushions your Achilles for comfort during intense workouts. - β€’ **Stride Freely, Train Fiercely:** Zero-drop sole aligns your posture for peak performance and injury prevention. - β€’ **Sock-Like Fit, All-Day Comfort:** Engineered knit upper hugs your foot like a second skin, reducing chafing and boosting flexibility. ## Overview The WHITIN Men's Barefoot Minimalist Cross-Trainer W63 combines a zero-drop sole with a feather-light, engineered knit upper for a sock-like fit that promotes natural posture and flexibility. Featuring a padded rear collar for Achilles comfort and a sticky-grip rubber outsole, this cross-trainer is designed for high-traction performance on trails and gym workouts alike, making it the perfect choice for active professionals seeking both style and function. ## Description Barefoot running shoes are the answer for people who want to run with that freedom but maintain a level of safety. Lightweight, quick-drying, and stylish enough for everyday wear, these water shoes are made for every step of your adventure.( High-top structure with padded ankle collar and tongue wraps around your entire foot for a snug fit that's perfect for ankle and heel stability. The classic canvas upper and padded collar wrap your feet in comfort and reduce chafing, so the only thing you'll feel is the freedom of the move through your day. With easy-on features like a single, secure strap and elasticated laces, your kid will be ready to splash into seaosnal fun. With a classic retro sneaker design, these shoes blend style and function seamlessly - perfect for little explorers who love to run, climb, and discover. With grippy outsoles you can trust on any terrain, the women's trail-running shoes help you keep exploring, even when the trails get rugged. Quick Dry Water Shoes Kid Barefoot Shoes Canvas Barefoot Shoes Kid Hi-top Barefoot Shoes Women Hi-top Barefoot Men Hi-top Barefoot Shoes Men Knit Barefoot Shoes ## Features - Padded rear collar pad for achilles comfort - 5mm POWER FOOTBED for underfoot cushioning - Engineered knit upper for a sock-like fit and flexible feel - Zero-drop, non-elevated sole for proper posture and balance - Sticky-grip rubber outsole combines grip, traction, and durability for trail-ready performance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0D3ZRW4D6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #46 in Men's Trail Running Shoes | | Date First Available | May 12, 2024 | | Department | mens | ## Images ![Men's Barefoot Minimalist Cross-Trainer W63 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LoftGN1SL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What exactly is a zero drop running shoe?** A: A zero drop running shoe has the same amount of material beneath the foot at both the heel and toe of the shoe. There is no angle. They are designed to support a more natural running gait and discourage heel striking. **Q: I am used to Vibrams, but this year their sizes all run small, so my size 9 foot would be a size 10 shoe. So this is size 8?** A: I bought size 10, same as my foot size. Some shoes I need to buy 10.5. But for this I kept the same size(10) and fits perfect. **Q: I wear a 10.5 men but there's no selection** A: I bought a size 10 due to this comment even though my feet are 10.5. The shoes did not fit me with any space around the toes. I would recommend getting size 11 despite this comment. **Q: Is the sole hard enough to trail run? I’m looking for a cheap vibram sole alternative.** A: If you’re talking about over rocks, the sole will probably be too flexible for running. Dirt trails and boulders should be just fine. The sole is just really flexible so you’d have to take terrain into account. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent barefoot shoe *by on Reviewed in the United States July 3, 2023* Update: About 1 year in and I'm ready to order a new pair due to wear. Continued wearing once or twice a week, even took the inserts out. Bought a less hardcore pair to wear the other couples days a week. In general, my knees feel better, my toes spread out and I roll my ankles less. These shoes made me realize that our infrastructure is wrong for humans to be comfortable walking more places. We made everything concrete and pavement, leading to us use using ultra padded shoes, making us walk incorrectly. Walk dirt paths, enjoy the grass and take care of yourself.Wanted to toughen up my feet and started researching. These shoes had a ton of positive reviews so this is what I went with. I only wear these once or twice a week on walks that last roughly 2 miles each.Durability: Not too bad. The shape of the rubber meant that they started wearing pretty quick, but once the high points wore, the wear slowed down a bit. The soles are very soft allowing your feet to feel much more than a standard shoe. Feeling the rocks, gravel and texture of the walking surface is pretty amazing leading to better stability. The upper of the shoe is flexible and after 4 month showing very little wear. I slip my feet in and out of the shoe without retying. Pretty sure the laces are just to shape the upper to your foot, not really yo keep them on like a standard shoe.Comfort: These are barefoot shoes, they are not comfortable by design. Our standard cushy shoes are what lead me to walk the way I do, causing an assortment of issues in my knees and back. The first couple weeks wearing these were brutal. I almost quit. But with time my feet got stronger and I changed the way I walk. Now they are just fine, but not comfortable and not supposed to be.Fun facts: My back does feel better and I'm walking with much less heel impact making my knees happy. I cleaned the gutters wearing these and the grip on the roof was unbelievable. The compound of the rubber griped the shingles and the flexibility of the soles let my feet curve to every angle.Overall I am very happy with these shoes and will probably buy again (I might try a "premium" brand just to see). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3 Years. One Pair. $37 Well Spent! *by on Reviewed in the United States June 29, 2026* I normally don't leave reviews, but these shoes have earned one.I bought these in February 2024 for around $37'ish at the time. As I write this, they're finally retired, with honors, I might add (a family lineup, Taps, the whole thing, and a short prayer was said before they were carefully placed into an old shoe box and given the highest spot in the closet), after nearly three years of almost daily use. I purposely waited until they were completely done before writing this review because I always appreciate seeing long-term reviews with photos showing what a product actually looks like after years of real use.At roughly $37, these ended up costing me about a dollar a month. Before buying these, I'd owned several other barefoot shoes that cost three to four times as much, and NONE of them lasted nearly as long. I'd say a few only made it a few months, and a couple more about a year before they needed to be replaced. Most of them tore the tops off the sole, some the sole fell apart, others were just garbage. But not these Whitins!These weren't my "wear them once or twice a week" shoes. They were my primary shoes for nearly three years. They went with me through countless airports, rental car lots, and car dealerships. They spent long days walking across oil stained concrete in service departments, oily shop floors, parking lots, and sidewalks. They were with me while coaching and riding BMX, maintaining the track, walking on dirt, asphalt, concrete, sometimes glue, and wood, working in the grass and mud, and handling race days where I was on my feet from morning until night. They also survived several music festivals where I spent upwards of 18 hours on my feet each day. They were my everyday shoes for errands, travel, work, and home. If I left the house, these were on my feet. If I did leave the house without these shoes on, it's because I was literally barefoot.As for maintenance...I think I washed them in a hotel sink once with a bar of cheap soap and some shampoo. Other than that, Mother Nature handled the rest. Walking in the rain every now and then seemed to clean them up well enough.Living in these shoes was probably the biggest compliment I can give them. I never thought about them. I never got home and couldn't wait to take them off. Typically, I'd forget they were even on and just walk all over the house until someone yelled at me. I never wished I had worn something else, unless I stepped into a puddle of anything I didn't see. They simply became part of my daily routine. From quick trips to all day events, they were just... comfortable. My feet sweat, but these shoes are so breathable that it was rarely an issue. As much as it sucks stepping into a large puddle, with a little patience and a bathroom hand dryer, you'll be walking comfortably again in about 15 minutes if it's just rain. Anything else, wash them with warm water and cheap soap, or whatever you have. And maybe shampoo if you want them to smell good afterward.When these shoes finally failed, it wasn't because they fell apart. It was because, since February 2024, I had simply and thoroughly worn them out. Properly worn out. That's exactly how I'd want a daily shoe to go out: not because of poor quality, but because I got every last mile they had to give.If you're looking for barefoot shoes that are comfortable, affordable, and can take an incredible amount of real-world abuse, I honestly don't think you can do much better for the money. The pictures aren't of a failed pair of poor quality shoes. They're pictures of a life well lived.I'd buy these again without hesitation. In fact, I already did. But only one pair. That's all I need for the next 2 to 3 years... Just the one... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ European Style and Size - Quality above average - durability too early to tell *by on Reviewed in the United States July 20, 2024* Many inaccurate statements in other reviews (mostly the negative ones), so setting the record straight and providing an honest review. The hard part, of course, is that everyone has different opinions on shoes, the hardest thing to get a prevailing/standard opinion on.The incorrect stuff- there is no tongue; yes there is, it's just affixed all the way up the opening like a hunting boot- it has hard plastic shoelace inlets; no it doesn't, it's a soft fabric backed material a little stiffer than the main upper material- there is no padding in the foot; yes there is, but it is thinner than a tennis shoe, more than a leather dress shoe (higher quality ones). It doesn't have memory foam/gel, etc. like many tennis shoes do now.-they are narrow; this is a lot subjective in the reviews, no measurements, but IMHO, they are not wide, and not really advertised like that as I saw it a few days ago. They 'feel' a little tight/different, mostly because the middle section/eyelet material is stiffer than the main shoe material which is very soft and I assume breathable. This could create a 'ridge' you'd feel if laced tight. I generally get 'hot spots' around my ankles in hunting boots, this doesn't feel like that and once broken in (if they do break in) it shouldn't be noticeable.-no heel retention; I list this as a pro below, it actually cups my heel very well, better than most tennis shoes (what wears out first besides the sole) and dress shoes until they're broken inPros-price - got these on Prime day for $35 which if they last (just received today) is a good deal-main material - it is very soft, shouldn't create any rubbing but for the above perceptions for some, and durability is a question, we'll see-sole - I cannot see why this would be more slippery than any other 'tennis shoe' like bottom, if they get dirty or other slippery substance on them, they may be slippery - never had a pair that wasn't in that situation- heel portion, as above cups very nice and grabs and doesn't slip like most new shoes do at first (or all the time and wear out - at least for me)Cons-you can feel the sole through the cushion - is subjective, my BMI is harder so I feel more in my feet as far as uneven-medium width, not wide; I have wider feet, but I've had shoes too wide too - these are not 'tight' but feel a bit snug, but are also brand new, not sure how much they will 'break in'.-sizing - my feet measure 12 1/2, that's the option I picked, the sticker as you can see says 46 which is European Men's, Google AI says both a 46 is a 12 and a 45 is a 12 1/2, go figure. For me, if I stand up, my toe almost touches standing still, meaning it will rub. I put on my well broken retired tennis shoes and the distance is the same and do not hurt at all, so I assume these will be fine.I considered sending back because they do not feel 'soft and smooth all over' like some tennis shoes do ($100 Nike/etc.), but they are intended minimalist and some talk about benefits for plantar (it's not planter folks, that's for plants or peanuts :-),) fasciitis, which I have, so I'm going to keep and try them out. All the testing was done with low ride thin athletic socks.- ## Frequently Bought Together - WHITIN Men's Barefoot Running Shoes | Minimalist Cross-Trainer | Zero Drop Sole - WHITIN Men's Zero Drop Running Shoes + Wide Toe Box - WHITIN Men's Wide Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers | Zero Drop Sole | Optimal Relaxation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/272332416-mens-barefoot-minimalist-cross-trainer-w63](https://www.desertcart.is/products/272332416-mens-barefoot-minimalist-cross-trainer-w63) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*