I rarely write product reviews, but this one is important to me.  I spent way 2 much time in the past 3 months searching for the perfect minimal shoe and this is it.  I have read an absurd amount of reviews and tried on at least 7 different shoes that label themselves as minimal or barefoot.  Let me first start by saying avoid new balance minimal shoes at all costs.  The only ones worth buying WILL fall apart after a few months or less.  Conversely, vivobarefoot has clearly done a ridiculous amount of research in this area as well as fit.  The breathos are the best combination of weight and comfort....nothing is sacrificed here.  If you are worried the "cleats" will subtract from your ground feel you are mistaken, however the vivo neo's and aqua'a do offer an even more flat sole.  My roommate has the neo's for a year+ and they are still his favorite.  I personally prefer the styling of the breathos and the extra traction for moist trails.  The breathos are also typically $10-20 cheaper than neos or aquas.  The thing that may deter you from this shoe is its breathability.  If you live in a cold and or wet climate I recommend the neo trails.  If your reading a review for the vivo "breatho" and your concerned about breathability than I do question your mental stability however lol.

other shoes I have tried and almost kept: all new balances, the mt-10's are their best minimal product, but they will only fit a very small amount of the earths population, I estimate 30%...almost everyone has a problem with rubber toe bands including my not wide feet.  The MT20v2's are great,but last about a month and require u wear socks.  Made in the US thou so if ur rich and political buy like 8 pairs of these a year lol.

zem gear terra's:  these are fantastic, but are more of a barefoot shoe and fit my toes terribly.  They need more ergonomics R&D.  When my big toe fit the right size at least 3 of my other toes were 3/4 inch away from the end of the shoe, which is terrible for barefoot.  Difficult to find the right size and color you may want as well.  Small company, with only mediocre customer support.

vivo neo's, road and trail:  fantastic in all the same ways as the breathos except they look ridiculous imo, just weird color combo.  The trails are great too, but much less breathable and slightly more stiff.  Only recommend the neo trails for winter running/casual.