My husband's duck feet need super wide toe boxes and when we discovered barefoot-style shoes, it fixed all of our foot problems. We usually buy Vivo or Xero brands, but we were in a pinch and he needed something quick.

He likes them and says these are a great "cheap option" when you just need something fast. The quality is good for the price and they fit well.

He really dislikes the arch support. When you've been walking in true barefoot shoes for a while, your feet become stronger and don't need it anymore. So, when you have shoes with arch support, it just feels restrictive.

The soles are also thicker than we're used to in shoes. But, as an entry-level shoe "” this is fine.

When I lift at home I typically lift barefoot. I can't really do this at the gym, so I figured I'd take these for a spin. And"¦I was so surprised.

Just about flat, and provides a nice amount of support. I'm particularly fond of the wide toe box, and where the laces start. I do not feel any pressure on the top of my foot, which makes a great difference. 11/10 recommend.

I've tried on a handful of styles of this type of shoe for the purpose of lifting weights in a flat, nearly barefoot "” and most especially cool "” shoe, and these are a cut above all the rest I've tried, which were all promptly returned.

These have a very light and flexible rubber outsole with a very elastic and breathable mesh upper. Because of this there are no weird pressure points anywhere, as is the case with every other ill-fitting analog I've ever tried on. These are just fantastic "” comfort, fit, breathability, all A+ as far as I'm concerned.

I can't vouch for their durability for the purposes of running because I don't run; I simply dislike the feeling of heavy sneakers when lifting. I would just work out in crew socks if I were allowed to do so in a public gym. If I were to guess, these might last a couple months tops in a rigorous running regime. Then again, a pair of Merrells for $75 or so may get you scarcely more use than this.

For my money these might be worth a shot for a runner. I do see a bit lacking in the fusion of the toe cap with the mesh upper, which shouldn't be a problem since, as mentioned, there is a good fit here with a ton of flexibility to eliminate the tension points around the outsole's border which wears out shoes. Almost all sneakers and trainers have historically been ill-shaped to levels of idiocy that are incomprehensible to me, especially Nikes, so the emergence of minimalist and zero-drop shoes in recent years is a good thing.

Such a style of shoe isn't meant 'last' I suppose but serve a purpose. It's just important that you get the right size. I for example intended to wear these in black with normal black crew-length socks with a bit of thickness, so I went with 12.5 which is my upper size. This is an outstanding fit and feel as compared with the Converse I'd been wearing for lifting "” Converse have really gone to **** over time, and yet they remain $60 or so. But ANYWAY, were I to buy another pair this summer to be worn with the invisible nylon socks I'd probably go down a half size to 12 to prevent heel slippage (I have a slightly shorter right foot). The inclusion of half-sizes is another sign of an excellent shoe product. An additional bonus is the fact these are very easy to slip on and off. I find zero negatives here. As a foot-sweater and a general disliker of weight on the feet, and a wide-foot-haver, these shoes were a great find.

I have three pairs of these shoes and use them for a lot of activities. While they don't protect the metatarsal area of the top of the foot they do protect the front of the toes. They are extremely flexible and the tread is both substantial and durable. The uppers are thin, which is great for keeping the feet cool in the Summer. If you have bunions or other problems, they are flexible enough to accommodate less-than-perfect feet. I'm also a fan of the tri-athlete style of lacing, although to fit my feet I had to pull it tighter and trim the excess. If you wear thick socks consider going up 1/2 size, but otherwise they are true to size. I did so in order to fit orthotic inserts for my relatively flat feet (viewable on left pair). The shoes come with cushion insoles, but, obviously, for the price they aren't memory foam and don't have instep support. That being said, my $200 racing shoes don't either. I would purchase these again, and, in fact, have a pair in reserve in case they become unavailable. Amazon sells two different variants. Note the left pair has more protection for the front of the foot. I've been using these for more than 6 months and they are holding up well.

Be aware, if you order two at the same time, they had different sizes in one bag I had to switch the shoe out. I'm so lucky both of the orders were mine was able to correct the situation .Overall five stars very comfortable shoe..