I was looking specifically for a shoe I could wear while lifting weights. I was wearing typical, thick soled cross-training shoes which were really irritating. I wanted a shoe that was barely there and close to the ground. They also had to give me plenty of stability and grip, since I workout on a pretty slick floor.  I've had these for over 2 months now, use them 3/a week, and absolutely love them. After seeing some reviews on sizing, I ordered a half size up and they're perfect. I normally wear them barefoot, but sometimes wear a thin sock, and they're still fine. I've never had any problems w/discomfort or blisters, they fit like a glove right away. They provide plenty of support for lifting, but don't try to use these to go and do a lot of cardio. Even the tag on the shoe advises you against wearing them for long periods of time to avoid injury. My workouts are usually around 55 minutes, and they've been perfect for me. I highly recommend them.