I bought these as my second pair of Vibrams, because I was looking for a good shoe that would allow me to run on various surfaces, yet also be thin and flexible enough for things like gym time, or yoga mats. So far, these have been amazing shoes.

As I'm writing this, I'm a repeat Vibram user, and my first pair of Vibrams were tried on in the store, so I could get the size right. I would HIGHLY recommend doing that before ordering a pair online, since they're very personal in terms of fit.

Pros:
1) They follow the traditional Vibram minimalist "glove" feel, so they're lighter with minimal cushioning. They also have great stretch and give, without too much constriction, so they literally feel like gloves. I often forget I'm wearing them, because they just mold to my feet so well, especially the toes. Fantastic.

2) Performance on different surfaces has been awesome. I've taken them to the gym, on asphalt, and even on dirt trails, and they've been stellar.

3) They're very easy to get on and off. They have a lowered heel, and a wider opening for the foot, with great give in the material. I would totally recommend these for a first-time user, because they are THAT easy to get on and off.

Cons:
1) Only thing I can think of as cons for these are the fact that they have limitations as to the surface on which you can run, but really, that's not a big deal unless you're taking very backwoods trails with mud and rocks.

Awesome, awesome shoes. I would highly recommend them, even for first-time Vibram wearers.