This you is similar to my other New Balance Minimus shoes. The rubber part around the forefoot makes it a little snugger on my left foot which takes some getting use to. I like that the upper materials are more sturdy then some of the other shoes.  Definitely do as they say and take it very very slowly. The first few times I wore them I only wore them to class where I was sitting and walking a little bit. Then I wore them to work where I'm on my feet the whole time and my feet were a little tired afterwards. Good shoes and take your time working them in.