I really like these shoes, but as a whole Xero shoes are over rated.  They are well built and comfy but they really try to advertise that you can hike Mt Everest in these and you simply cant.  Took these down a simply trail and was expecting to have no issues with debris getting in and it was a not stop issue. I have no clue how people run cross country marathons in these, you just cant.  Because of this they aren't even close to worth the price.  That being said they are well made and are super comfy just wearing them around the yard or walking around on a hot summer day.  But don't pay attention to all the hippies saying they can do things that they cant.