This is my 6th pair of Vibram sole shoes, (3) being five fingers. I even found these in the warehouse deals for $65.00 dollars, and not one thing was wrong with them. I have a pair of Merrel tough gloves for the office as they are the best I can find to put under a pair of slacks. I got tired of having a conversation about the separation of toes everywhere I went and getting all excited about how the shoes have helped me so I also bought a pair of New Balance Minimus. However, they have literally changed my life. I used to get horrible shin splints when I jogged and had issues with back pain. Sometimes I forget that I had those problems. I do everything in Vibrams; office, hike, workout, jog, and walk the Vegas strip which was the reason I was looking for another pair. I knew I would be spending a lot of time on my feet for an upcoming vacation and did not want to experience any back pain or have sweaty feet as the shoes breath better than other shoes. They have held up to everything I have thrown at them except a puppy. Rest in piece pair #1 and pair #2, you will not be forgotten.