I have never been a "sneaker" person,I usually wer earth shoes, or some other shoe with a similar construction.
I always choose to be as close to barefoot as possible.  I have arthritis and needed a shoe to use when I use the treadmill and recumbant bike.  these have proven to be perfect.  they are light weight, have a nice wide toe area and when I walk I can feel the air blowing thru them.  From now on these are my "sneakers" of choice.