I bought these shoes quite some time ago. They do make you walk differently. Definitely, they eliminated my foot pain from an injury working in an Operating Room. So much so that I feel I could begin nursing again. I have been off all pain meds for 1 1/2 years now. Great!! What I like about them is the foam that surrounds the toe box, so you do not have the seams rubbing against your feet (like your little toe). They replaced built up shoes I had from a rehab hospital. I use my orthotics inside and yes it feels as though most of the time you are barefoot. Nothing really replaces barefoot walking. I have the stone/brown color. Beware, they do not clean easily. To me they always look dirty and there are some scuffs that just do not come out. The soft nubuck is not a good support if you supinate like I do. They are comfortable, but I do not think they give all the necessary support you may need that would be found in a more stable shoe. For me I have lost foot pain, but would choose a more stable less roll-out material if I were to purchase another pair.