These are either the most comfortable shoes you've ever worn, or a recipe for foot pain. If you typically walk, run, or otherwise work out barefoot, these are the shoes you need. On the other hand, if you love New Balance because you love the great support and comfort while walking or running, these are not the shoes for you. They offer all the support and structure of a hard soled sock.

Fwiw, the warnings about potential injuries that are included in the box should be featured more prominently in the listing.

One final note, my wife has the women's version of these and loves them. Horses for courses.