This is my 3rd pair of Kiawes (1st pair of the 2.0)...I wear them barefoot for long hikes and trail runs where traction isn't a huge issue. Normal street shoe is US12, I buy these in US11 so they really stretch around my foot. This pair seems to fit a tiny bit tighter than previous pairs, and is requiring a bit more break-in time. Love hiking wet trails and stomping through creek crossings in them...they almost feel like a wetsuit and keep feet warm even when soaked. Did a soaking wet 130 mile hike (no socks) in a pair 2 years ago with no major issues. Running a 40 miler this weekend and these will be my go-to.

Pros: Super light and comfy without socks. Drain well and dry fairly quickly. Easy on/off with heel and tongue loops.

Cons: Traction isn't spectacular off-road (not really meant as an off-road shoe), Smell terrible as one would expect without socks (duh), Minimal shoe but doesn't fold up for minimal packing (carbon fiber in sole)

They are among the most comfortable shoes I've owned. They do take some effort to get on and off when they're brand new, butit's worth the effort. I love the "sock" style - no separate tongue - and they are just comfy.

I bouught the red ones several months ago. Had to have these.

Great buy for the discount. One of the lightest pairs of running shoes ive worn. Lasted longer than most runnning shoes do for me.

I bought these shoes as a warehouse deal so they were a great price. Overall I am happy with them but I'm not entirely sure I will be able to wear them without socks like they are intended. On the left shoe it rubs the inside of my foot just forward of the ankle and causes a blister. There is a bit of a design flaw in that there are several layers of the shoe that come to together in that spot and while the fabric is smooth at that smooth it is still harder than the material just in front and back of that spot. That exact spot rubs on my foot and caused a blister while running. You can see from the picture the exact spot (unfortunately that is blood marking the spot), but you can see where the various layers come together.

They are comfortable without socks though and even after running the shoes did not have any odor and they breathed well during the run. I do think they are slightly small by maybe 1/4 to 1/2 size. I wear an 11.5 and they were just a tad tight in the toe box and could be a tad bit longer. All in all though they were comfortable to run in and these were my first no/low drop shoe. Good experience other than the poorly designed seam area that caused the blister.