I have a pair of Vibram's Five Finger shoes. I love running in them. I love wearing them around doing normal everyday activities. They eventually get really smelly and you have to try and clean them (I have read many ways to clean them, but either way they will get very stinky again). I decided I would like a barefoot shoe that I could wear with socks to prevent the smelliness, or at least prolong it for a long time. This shoe was the perfect fit. It has more of a sole than my Five Fingers, but it still is very minimal and made by Vibram. I like the style and the look of the shoe. Highly recommended.