I have used MBT shoes since they became available in the US--10 years ago or so I would say. The first types were hard and heavy but the latest designs are a lot more flexible, breath better, and fit nicer! This one type, in particular, is my favorite and I just received my 2nd pair--the first one I got all red for using it in the red sands of Sedona. =) I will keep that for just really simple things like shopping in the grocery store but if I want my shoes that look cleaner I will wear the new. I now only wear MBTs and nothing else. I have about 8 pairs--from sandals to slippers to closed shoes that are more formal (for work) to exercise looking shoes like these--they even have boots now.

I highly recommend this pair in particular for those of you who never had MBTs before because this (I think) is a perfect "trainer shoe" for MBT's curved bottom and generally heavier shoes that work your muscles. It is also a very pretty runner--I use mine for walking, jogging, and running as well.