This video provides a six-month review of Witten barefoot shoes, purchased to alleviate back and knee pain. The reviewer highlights the exceptional durability of the shoes, which have held up well through demanding activities like woodworking and construction, especially considering their affordability compared to competitors. Comfort is also praised, with the squishy yet relatively thick sole providing a good balance between ground feel and support, making them suitable for long shifts standing on concrete. The primary drawback identified is inaccurate sizing, with the shoes running a full size too large, despite featuring a desirable wide toe box. Overall, the reviewer highly recommends them as a versatile and comfortable everyday barefoot shoe.
Review of Witten Barefoot Shoes: Durability, Comfort, and Sizing
0:00 Introduction & Motivation: The reviewer presents a six-month review of Witten barefoot shoes, which were purchased to address back and knee pain.
0:19 Exceptional Durability: The shoes are highly durable, withstanding daily wear, work in a wood shop, and construction activities. Stitching remains intact, even on laces, despite significant stains and paint.
0:30 Affordable Quality: The durability is particularly notable given their low price compared to competing barefoot shoe brands.
0:52 High Comfort Level: The shoes are very comfortable, featuring a squishy sole that offers good ground feel while being relatively thick compared to "true" barefoot shoes.
1:10 Ideal for Long Stands: The reviewer wears them for 13-hour hospital shifts on concrete floors, finding them effective at reducing foot ache.
1:48 Sizing Issue: The main negative point is that the shoes run large; the reviewer, who typically wears an 8 or 8.5, found an 8 to be a full size too big and would recommend buying a size 7.
2:17 Wide Toe Box: Despite the length issue, the shoes feature a very wide toe box, which is a positive attribute for barefoot shoes.
2:29 Overall Recommendation: The reviewer concludes that the Witten barefoot shoes offer excellent durability, flexibility, comfort, and a wide toe box, making them the best overall barefoot shoe for everyday wear, despite the sizing discrepancy.