I bought these shoes after a friend had tried them out and loved them. I was looking for a more minimalistic shoe to do my trail running and hiking in without subjecting my toes to the separation that the Vibram 5 Fingers and others offer. These shoes do have vibram rubber and are great durability wise.

The shoes were very snug at first, and almost caused me to return them, but after doing some research I found that this is a good thing and eventually after wearing them so much, I had to tighten them considerably more than I had when I first purchased them. My left foot is slightly bigger than the right, and if you have this issue as well, I suggest fitting the larger foot because these shoes are meant to fit like a glove.

I have worn these shoes to multiple mud runs including the Warrior Dash, Mud Ninja, and Tough Mudder. I left all events with my shoes still on and in tip top shape. I actually had an advantage in some cases because my shoes did not budge throughout the duration of the races. I simply took out the laces and washed them in the washer, AIR DRIED, (so you don't shrink them) and they were good as new!

When I first bought these I wanted to wear them all the time, but I knew I could hurt myself if I did. You utilize many more muscles in your legs and calves when you wear a minimalistic shoe. I went slow and alternated between my usual Brooks. I even wore them to work a few times and around the house until the were "broken in." These shoes are now a staple in my hiking in Arizona, trail running in the Northeast, and any adventure runs that I do! I recommend these to anyone looking for a shoe to strengthen their legs and feel stable while running/walking/hiking outside or even at work or to the grocery store.