First the positive: The soles on these are very flexible and have very good ground feel. Two very important things in any minimalist shoe. And as thin as the soles are, they have a cushy, spongy feel that is very pleasing.

The negative: Some have complained about the over-the-toes strap and the big toe loop. The over-the-toe strap has noticeable seams in it and these can dig into your feet to cause blisters and irritation. The big toe loop can also cause irritation for some. I find that both of these problems are mitigated by sliding your heel as far back as possible before tightening the heel strap. By sticking to this, I can walk in these sandals for hours without irritation and even run in them.

If it weren't for the irritations listed above, these would be five-star shoes. But they are still better than any other sandal I have seen from a big name shoe manufacturer. I expect to wear them a lot this coming Summer.