A gave these shoes a 5 star because of the following. They are extremely comfortable and also very stable for walking and training. I have worn these shoes for two days and they are much better than similar shoes from Nike, Asics and the rest. I get to try many other shoes from these manufacturers and as the heading goes, these shoes are a real surprise, The sole is slightly wider than the shoe and therefor offers that little extra stability. The front toe box is roomy and the sole , even though it is thicker than my favorite Vivobarefoot shoes offers the same Zero heel drop and the same feeling of being on the ground. I only bought these from reading other reviews and from the input that others have written. All the good things said about these shoes is true. I have never seen these shoes in shops or tried them on before. I ordered my correct size and they were perfect. Sketchers have a winner with this shoe. If I can find a Sketcher shoe in leather I will buy them. If you like the barefoot feel try these. I don't know how long they will last but from the few days that I have worn them and by the quality of the manufacturing they should hold up for some time.