From the minute you slide these shoes on it is sheer bliss. I had purchased the classic style of Vibram Five Fingers for women and loved the feel. Somehow these are even more amazing! I have never felt like I have had such strong support from such a light weight shoe. I will probably never run, walk, lift, etc... with regular tennis shoes again. Your foot does not slide forward while holding difficult positions, lack the right amount of arch,etc... Also, these shoes are constructed of such high quality products that you can't go wrong. This is not the first pair I have bought nor will they be the last! Treat your feet to greatness!