UPDATE 1 Not sure if you should wear them to Zumba, but I did and had ZERO issues with my neuroma!!! So happy! I also wore them to work (4 hours at a preschool), and they felt like a dream. I'm so afraid these will be too good to be true! I also went sockless, and my feet felt dry. Normally, I can't wait to get out of my shoes, but these feel better on than when I am BAREFOOT!!
UPDATE 2 4/29/2012 Ran (walked a lot) my first 5k ever wearing these. Success! I didn't experience any pain from my bunions or neuromas. Being overweight and having issues with my feet, I never believed there was a shoe out there that would get me moving. I am over the moon happy with these shoes!
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First off, these shoes are made for running and that is how I am reviewing them. I purchased these based on the manufacturer's claim they reduce/eliminate heel strike. My current shoes which feel like the Cadillac of running shoes (big, heavy, but cushy ride)have a 11 mm heal to toe drop. These shoes have a 4mm drop. I read a few other reviews all recommending the shoes, so I figured I'd give them a shot.They offer perfect cushioning for the forefoot surprising for a minimalist shoe. It's firm, not soft, but doesn't feel like running bare foot against the ground just a nice in between. I have mid to high arches and my feet require snug support through the arch, these offered perfect support.
It took me a couple blocks to get the hang of correct running form with the shoes. If you don't run correctly it does not feel good on the feet, but it only takes about a minute to get the hang of proper foot landing in the shoes and you easily keep the form.
I ran four miles my first time out in the shoes, my second run was 3 miles. I'm alternating running with my current running shoes so not to aggravate lower leg muscles (a common occurrence when switching cold turkey to a more minimal shoe). The following week I wore these on a 4 mile progression run and ran faster than I thought I could by 20 seconds/mile perhaps the lightweight shoe combined with a more correct running form helped.
My lower leg muscles do feel the different shoes, and I find myself wanting to stretch those muscles more often since starting to wear the shoes.
I don't find the shoe particularly stylish, but I can overlook that part.
I ordered my normal running shoe size (10), if I were to get a second pair I would order 1/2 size smaller to get a snugger fit. The shoes are a bit too wide for me, but so are most shoes, which is why I stated these are true to size. I did get a blister during one run due to some side to side motion in the forefoot. There is a seam that runs right along the edge of the sole that rubs my big toe. I don't go sock-less in my shoes, but these would make excellent shoes for going sock less if that's your thing.
They are snug through the heel. There is a stretchy grip in the back not sure how to explain it, but it snugs up the heel quite well.
I haven't tried them on a long run yet, but plan to work my way up to wearing them on longer runs.
Very lightweight shoes (bonus for running) and very flexible.
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Oh Em Gee! I have been looking for a comfortable shoe for years now. I have plantar fasciitis and have gone through so many pairs of shoes AND insoles in the last couple of years... while looking for a new pair of Nike shox at WSS i just so happened to walk by these shoes... They looked nice and only because of this did i try them on and WOW.... they are super duper light, they hug my heel and give me the right amount of arch support. I walk all day long for my job and i thought these will be great! So i bought them and went home to test them out first. I cant believe how supportive this shoe is and how low impact they are on my joints. I was able to run for longer and faster on the treadmill than with any other shoe i own. I had no back pain, no knee pain, and especially NO HEEL PAIN! I would definitely recommend these if youre looking for that "almost barefoot" type shoe. They are antimicrobial and breathable so you can wear them sockless if you should so desire to!Get you some!
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