I can't explain just how excited I was when NB brought back the original design. I thought for sure that I was going to have to stop running. I have a very hard time finding neutral shoes for distance running that don't tear up my toes. The narrower heel and wider, slightly curved and not pointy toe box are the exact shape of my feet, which makes wearing these a breath of fresh air after wearing my work boots all day! I wear these for running, TRX, pilates, and as street shoes. I have all three colors of the new ones, plus a couple of older pairs that I have a hard time getting rid of. I would love these even more if there were a few more color options available- especially if NB made them in the original orange color of the V.1 Still the best barefoot/neutral show ever made (in my opinion).