Best Athletic Shoe Solution - Do not expect to immediately go out on a long run with this "barefoot shoe" if you're used to regular running shoes, but if you want to do your feet and legs a favor, this is worth the time to adjust. Without a lot of shoe in the way, the muscles of your foot work for you, allowing your arch to work as it was intended; but to run comfortably, you'll need to go back to a "natural" stride and not the longer, heel-strike (which has no shock absorption other than that provided from the shoe) encouraged by high-tech shoes, a stride that contributes to plantar fasciitis, shin splints and joint pain. For non-runners, also a great shoe for everyday workouts, especially balance training, because you can feel the ground but are still protected (it feels like the shoe and your foot are one). The fit is snug, but not uncomfortable. (I ordered a half-size larger than my street shoe, which was perfect.) I wear mine without socks, and I'm ordering a second pair so I can alternate use. This has been my answer to foot pain, and I'll never go back to a traditional athletic shoe. To better understand what you're getting in a barefoot shoe, check out the videos on YouTube or read Chris McDougall's book "Born to Run." You need to train your foot muscles (barefoot running in the grass, yoga or pilates) and start slow to get the full benefit, and you need to relearn running, but if you do, you'll leave running injuries and foot pain behind. This is just one brand of many (but I think it's the best looking).
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