I am part of the bare foot culture. I believe walking and running in modern shoes causes a lot of foot and lower back problems. I got theses because they are light with no arches or structure that limits freedom of movement or natural flexabillity. They fill the legal description of a shoe so I can go to public places that require shoes. I am happy with them and I will buy more.  I find they get wet in parking lots and it is nice to have a dry pair to change into at work.