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Love everything about this shoe except the pink...wish they would make one that is just black. But, with regard to the actual shoe, it is great. For those of you used to wearing any of Merrell's other "barefoot" shoes...this is MUCH more minimalist. So, be warned. If you are like me, then this is a good thing. You can feel everything underfoot, every pebble on the sidewalk, etc. but they provide enough protection if you watch where you are going and have a good midfoot strike. Yet to try them on the trail, but I assume they will probably work fine. Only purchase these if you truly want a barefoot feeling while running, because that is what these are. There is no support in the shoe at all. It is very breathable, I can feel the air through the shoe when I am running.

Anyway, personally, I love this shoe If it came in just black I would order three more pair, for every day wear, golf, hiking, running, everything.

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I love these shoes. So comfortable and so many compliments on them. Be warned, though, that walking/running over sharp rocks can be very painful to your feet. Recommend running on smooth rocks, dirt trails, or just plain old roads. There isn't much between your foot and the ground, hence the barefoot aspect. These are my second pair of barefoots. I am sure I will be getting more.

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I have gotten back into running the past 6 months or so after being a near-sedentary couch potato through college (I was reprehensibly lazy). Because I live in New Orleans, the places where I jog/run are full of broken bits and boulders of concrete, tree roots coming up from the sidewalk, and rocks. It might seem counterintuitive to trade a padded, protective shoe for a minimal shoe in such an environment, but after a couple sprained ankles due to tree roots and lack of foot to brain input, I figured it would be easier running barefoot. That said, tetanus from urban ground debris just wasn't an option, so I chose the next best thing: these shoes!

I can feel what's underfoot and my feet can bend over obstacles without balancing on them as with a traditional running shoe. When transitioning to these shoes (I just went cold turkey), you will notice soreness in muscles you didn't even realize you had. However, the pain I can only attribute to my persistent heel striking in traditional shoes is now gone. I had horrible, and I mean horrible shin splints, and they are also completely gone. I do have some muscle soreness, but that's mostly just me being pretty out of shape, and it's a "good" pain, not a pain that I would attribute to an injury, or a pain I can't train through. It goes away with a hot bath.

Overall, this is a great, fun-looking, lightweight, cool shoe. I can feel the air on my feet when I run which is a far cry from my old damp/hot, overpadded trainers. Ditch the padding! This shoe forces you to change your biomechanics back to what nature intended: a shorter stride, faster cadence, upright posture, and springy landing on the forefoot. This minimizes injuries by keeping you in tune with your body and the ground.

Bonuses: 1. the fabric has a really cool reptilian feel to it.

2. The styling is adorable.

3. THE COLORS! DOUBLE RAINBOW ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE SKY! IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!

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This shoes are so comfortable! They are great for working out, your cabs might hurt the first time you run with them, but after they won't hurt anymore. I even wore them to go run some errands! If you are looking for good exercising shoes, these are it!! You will not regret it! Plus the design is super cute, they look really nice! Very satisfied with the quality and the overall fit of this shoes!

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I wear these for long walks on city sidewalks. This is my second pair of Merrell barefoot runners so I have used this type of shoe for over a year and like them much better than regular athletic shoes with padding and large soles. The shoes are very sturdy; I bought a second pair for style and not because the first pair was worn out.

If you are new to barefoot shoes, expect it to take a few weeks for your lower leg muscles to adjust.