These are truly as close to barefoot as you'll get in a shoe.  The first time I walked my dog wearing them, I doubled the length of the walk without really noticing.  They look like they'll last, too....BUT:  They are really small in their sizing.  I wear a 12D usually.  I got these shoes in a 12 and could not put them on.  Thankfully, Amazon will exchange these shoes if you have size problems.  I got a set of 13's.  They are just big enough.  Not a lot of wiggle room, but these shoes are so flexible, they wiggle with you.