I wear Vibram Fivefingers and have transitioned to all minimalist footwear. I purchased these in Olympia Blue and the grey black colors. I now wear these exclusively for my crossfit workouts, trail running and almost all the time when I am not wering dress shoes. The neutral drop and minimal sole is wonderful. The ground feel is not quite as good as Fivefingers or Vivobarefoot but they feel far more sturdy and I find them to be a more practical balance of protection from rocks, durability and ground feel.