I've been on the hunt for some REAL minimalist shoes. There are a lot out there, but they're not all actually minimally styled (I'm lookin' at YOU Nike Free). If you're looking for actual minimalist shoes, these are for you!

The sole is thin enough to feel cracks in the sidewalk, but thick enough to protect your feet - which is exactly what I was looking for! I've been wearing them all day and running short distances in them. So far so good! Not too sore. Remember to take it slowly when you're first getting into barefoot. Otherwise, you'll hurt so much you might give up! Which would be a shame - I'm in PT school, and there's actually a lot of strong evidence for the barefoot movement.

Other reviews said they had sizing issues, which I didn't have trouble with. I run between a 6.5 and 7. I bought a 7 and they fit fine.

I saw reviews for these shoes elsewhere that had complaints about fabric coming off the tongue, extending too low and rubbing on your upper feet/toes. I just went in and cut it off. Problem solved!

I get a lot of compliments on them. The color is very pretty! I recommend them if you're looking to go minimalist (my chronic lower extremity pain is MUCH better since going barefoot/minimalist) and don't mind doing a little scissor-surgery on the excess fabric inside!