With 20 years of experience in shoemaking, Hobibear focuses on footwear design and development with a sustainable philosophy and a focus on foot health!
Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently expressed frustration regarding the complicated return procedures, noting that getting a refund or contacting support for help turned into a massive headache. People also pointed out that orders often arrived in incorrect sizes or suffered from poor quality materials, leading to damaged items that felt uncomfortable to wear.
Some people were satisfied with the affordable prices and found specific styles to feature a wonderfully comfortable and wide toe box. Other buyers also shared positive experiences, mentioning that their shoes arrived looking great and held up nicely through regular daily wear.
I ordered a pair of wide-toe-box running shoes. I was looking for cushioned wide-toe-box, which is very uneasy to find, at prices that are over the top or out of stock. The pair I found here ticked all boxes.
I got my shoes in 15 days as mentionned on the website. They are what I ordered, cushioned no-barefoot wide-toe-box. But the sizing is not good. I am a 38, ordered 39 as I always do to have bigger shoes, but.... they finally are nearly not big enough. I can use them, but they are slightly uncomfortable as my toe touches the end of the shoe and I am not used to this. They are uneasy to tighten, laces are very thin, and the foot moves a lot in the shoe. The insole is uncomfortable, I switched it for a memory foam one, much better.
Now, I am very displeased by the marketing practices. I ordered on the german website, and realized after I ordered that this company just uses a german domain and german language, they are 100% chinese and it's hidden dropshipping. Your shoes just travel all the way from China, and there is no customer service whatsoever.
I usually don't have aproblem buying out of Chinese companies, but I am very unhappy that they are faking being German. Consider that the size might not fit, and how much you are willing to lose before ordering, and I would suggest to pay through PayPal..
I love e these shoes. I specifically look for barefoot/mini.aliat type shoes. They allow my ties extra room and thw sole isn't thick. They are durable! Thw tread on the bottom. Doesnt wear down fast. I was worried about the mesh park. It is really holding up! I use them as water shoes at the beach, thro them in the wash after and set thwm infeont of thw fan. They do dry fairly fast. I got a pair for my kids, they have more of the solid fabric on them. My kids are very particular and they NEED wide toe boxes. They only complain when they get smaller. I did get the impressions a size bigger might be better for kids but mine did have a growth spurt, so idk about that just yet lol
The company website did not make clear that they are in china and that if you don't have a credit card with waived international fees you will be charged extra.
Returns from the company website are anything but easy. First they try and convince you to keep them , give you a discount to buy a new pair. If you refuse you have to take pictures of the shoes and packaging. If they approve then you pay return shipping to Kentucky in the US.
I would buy them on Amazon if you really want them. Skip all the hassle. I regret buying from the company directly. Not a really great quality shoe either. You can get plenty of flat , thin soled, canvas shoes of different brands. I'd keep looking.
I'm sending mine back despite the difficulty.
I would recommend Hobibear! I was really worried when I read the truspilot reviews, but pleasantly surprised when they arrived. They only took 6 days to arrive and I got regular updates on the shipping progress.
The shoes are wonderful. I bought the aurora sneakers and so happy with the wide fit, really comfy sole and beautiful appearance. Loved them so much that I've bought another pair of the same shoe, just in case they get discontinued by the time I need a new pair. I've bought their barefoot shoes from Amazon before, which are also brilliant, great quality and much more affordable than the other more well known brands.
Highly recommend, don't be put off by the truspilot reviews.
I love these shoes, and at this reasonable price I have 5 pair in different colors and styles. I need the wide toe box and the sensory feedback the flexible sole allows
I have recently made an order for this item, so I am unable to provide a comprehensive review at this time. However, I have been impressed by the prompt shipping and the highly competitive pricing.
I have the all black hobibear and the comfort is awesome when not used for excessive hours for example I went to the zoo I was there 7 hours and my feet were in so much pain.
I had trouble when local depot lost my parcel when it reached the Uk. Hobibear were great and sent a new pair right away. Received today and love them, really comfy and right size and fit.
Took almost 2 weeks to get. Then honestly wasn’t really impressed with the flip flops. Still considering sending them back. There really isn’t anything special about them. They are just ok I guess.
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