I've had these shoes for a few weeks now, trying them out in different ways. When they arrived, they were a bit bigger than i normally wear for running shoes - lots of extra space in the toe box. So I started off using them in the gym for weight training, and only recently took them out on the trails for a 6 miler. i loved how lightweight they are and they really held their own on uneven surface. No blisters or rubbing, which i've had from NB shoes previously.

I do want to caution anyone who is planning on using these for distances but has never worn minimus shoes before, they really have NO cushion. I've had Nike Free shoes for a while now, and still use them, and those are like having pillows under your feet compared to these. If you are a new runner, i wouldn't advise getting these because you could hurt yourself if you don't run correctly in this type of shoe.

I'm going to have to give it a while for how well they hold up - it sounds like other buyers had issues with the fabric tearing on the top. Hoping that doesn't happen to me, but will update if it does!