This is my first toe shoe.  I use them for hiking and enjoy them.  You might think toe shoes would make you prone to turning your ankle, since they have no ankle support.  However, I find myself less prone to turning my ankle; I haven't come anywhere close to turning my ankle in the dozen hikes I've taken of several miles each over uneven terrain.  The reason is twofold:  (1) you feel the ground beneath you (but not in a painful way), so when you step on a rock or a twig, you are able to compensate flawlessly, and (2) I've learned that human toes still have a purpose.  Your toes, and your whole foot really, are put to work in toe shoes, which helps you keep your footing; in toe shoes, you glide like a ninja.

The sole on these shoes is a thick, soft rubber, which I find provides a good balance between having cushion, and being able to feel the path beneath you.

The fabric between the toes is light, which I suppose helps air out your toes, and since these are  hybrid shoes (land or water), the fabric helps them drain if they get wet.  I haven't worn through the fabric, if you walk through grass the grass can poke your toes but I hike over leaves, rocks, dirt, and twigs without problem.