I have been on a quest to find a relatively "minimal," shoe that would accommodate my broad forefoot, provide some cushioning while retaining "road feel," give my beleaguered achilles tendons a bit of a stretch, and improve my running (and walking and standing) form.  I started with the various Merrell Glove shoes, but these were too hard and surprisingly stiff in the sole for my tastes.  Nike Frees were OK, but restrictive in the forefoot.  The Reebok Realflexes just weren't "minimal" at all, and still had a more-or-less conventional heel-to-toe ratio.  I never made it to the New Balance Minimus shoes, because I put these on first and they were perfect right away.

This shoe provides a perfect (for me) heel-to-toe ratio--it's close to flat--so it keeps my achilles tendon and calves stretched the way they should be.  The toe box is very roomy even in a regular width (I don't think they come in wides, but for me that's not necessary with this shoe).  They are ultra light, yet solidly constructed.  Running in them feels natural for me--I guess I'm a natural midfoot-ish striker, so there was no adjustment curve in that regard.  And unlike most shoes that are designed for running first and foremost, these are wide and flat enough to also use as all-purpose cross-trainers.  In this regard, some serious lifters may complain that they're too cushioned for squats, lunges, etc., but they work for me.

I don't run vast distances--a few miles at a time--so I can't speak to how well the Go Run Ride Ultras perform over about 5-10K.  Others have reported good results with these for long distances, and that makes sense.

Finally, there is the issue of cost.  These shoes are a bargain--I got mine for around $45 bucks by selecting an unpopular color.  Even at full price, these come in cheaper than just about anything else out there.  There's a lot to like in this shoe.

I'll report back if the shoes disintegrate prematurely, but I don't expect any problems with longevity.  For now, they merit a full 5 stars.