SAGUARO Womens Mens Barefoot Shoes Minimalist Trail Runner Wide Toe Box Zero Drop Outdoor Cross Training Shoe

After reading many reviews, i ordered "True to size", but it was 1/2 size too small. Got rapid refund of this order & simultaneously placed order for NEW pair that was 1/2-size bigger than my actual foot size. Fits PERFECTLY!Have only been wearing these approx. 1-month (and not continuous wear, as it's been occasionally freezing & wet in NYC this winter, and these are mesh sneaker!) No insulation or foot warmth - but I bought these shoes for flexibility, NOT foot warmth! I have leather shoes for that. Unsure how long they'll wear ... will try to remember to report back in a few months!PROS:- V. flexible (forward/backward, twist!) & v. light, which is what i was looking for! Much more work felt by muscles of my feet, esp. inner-arch, which was exactly my goal.- Shoe sole & cut is designed to shape the inner-arch area, but there is MINIMAL support (forces inner arch muscles to actively work, rather than passively resting on shoe-supplied arch-support!)- Super-comfy from the moment i put these shoes on ... which is how i evaluate shoes, now. NO "wearing-in" period!- Roomy toe-box, but not too roomy ... I usually wear New Balance & Saucony sneakers (wide fore-foot, narrow ankles/heels). This shoe's toe-box allows full movement of individual toes, but mesh-uppers keep shoes securely snug to foot, without excess toe-space.- Individual toes NOT separated (i prefer this), only LOOKS like individual toes.- Included elastic "speed laces" (no tying shoelaces needed) with ** extra VELCRO DETAIL ** (prevents long-end from flopping around during run/walk)- Strong & secure back-of-heel Pull-on Tab (sewn-in all-along back of heel & under rubber sole ... avoid tab pull/break-off (EXCEPTION: "Black Stripe model" has only little pull-tab)- Good, grippy soles (non-slip on wet surfaces)- Also, GREAT price & v. fast delivery!CONS:- A little bit of fraying on edge-of-tongue of one shoe (may not last more than 3-6 mos, which is OK).- Possibly Interrupted Supply: Once you find the size that works well for you, perhaps order a couple back-up pairs. When Trump requested additional shipping tariffs on goods from China, these products went out-of-stock for a few wks.- City streets: Made to run/walk on DIRT TRAILS, so City-streets/sidewalks & subway-platforms can be a "sensory-challenge" ("Oh my gosh, with these shoes i feel EVERYTHING on the ground"). I generally walk 5-7 mi/day (sometimes up to 10 mi), so the balls of my feet feel tired/achy after 4-5 mi (due to less padding than most sneakers). I try to remember to bring an extra pair of more cushioned shoes, on those long-mileage days, to save the balls of my feet!FINAL TIPS:- FYI: Buy 1/2-size larger than true shoe size.- If currently wearing very supportive sneakers, gradually phase-in "wear time" of these shoes (same as all minimalist shoes). Start with 30-60 min for 1-2x per day for a few days. Alternate with wearing other flexible sneaker that's a bit LESS flexible than this shoe (e.g. Nike "Free", Puma "Ignite Netfit", Adidas "Boost", etc.) AND do Heel Raise-and-Hold for 10-count (standing on balls of your feet) with toes pointed \ /, | |, / \. Strengthens inner-arch & calf muscles, so they'll be strong-enough to support foot in minimalist shoe.If feet fine after 2-3 days, try doubling time, 2-4x per day, for several days. Do another foot check-in ... if feet still fine, should be OK to wear all-day.

I wanted a shoe for Tai Chi and stretching that would protect my feet yet allow me to feel my shifting weight. This turned out to be perfect. It's very comfortable. It feels similar to walking barefoot with a bit of support and protection. Also pretty easy to put on and take off. Good for working in public spaces where you don't want to actually be barefoot. Also have good traction, not slippery on ceramic tile or hardwood surfaces. Flexible and can be rolled up and take little space in your workout bag. Benefits of feeling like being barefoot, yet light protection for your feet.

These are the most comfortable shoes I own! I'm new to barefoot minamalist shoes, but I've worn Converse Chuck Taylor's for years, so I'm used to flat, thin soles. These are stretchy, but sturdy. Great for hiking the trails, but the stretchy material allows for the slightest sliding around of your foot inside the shoe, even when the drawstring is pulled tight, so they feel not too secure if walking inclide and downhill. If pulled too tight, the edge of the lace rubs the top of my foot and doesnt make them feel any more secure..But for flat trails and everyday wear, they are amazing. I love that my toes can spread out and my pinkie toe isn't smashed whatsoever.As for sizing, I wear a men's 9/women's 11. The men's 9 felt great, very secure and fit like a dream, except that my big toe pushed a little too much at the front where the stretch material attaches to the sole. I was afraid over time it would cause the material to tear and my big toe to poke through, so I ordered the next size up before returning the first pair so that I could decide which one felt better.The bigger size was more comfortable in the toes, but my foot would slide inside ever so slightly if walking up or down an incline. I opted for the bigger size and just wear a thicker sock if I'm hiking or jogging.As you can see in the photos, the black on the toes wore off really fast, in just the first hour I wore them around the house. Infact both pairs wore in the same spot almost immediately, but otherwise I've been wearing them at work and for hiking now for a month straight and that's the only flaw thus far. No tearing or material pulling away from the sole. The eyelets have held up great, tooI did get them wet at one point and they took unusually long to dry. I don't recommend them as a water shoe if you're expecting them to dry quickly. Otherwise, I will definitelyly order a 2nd pair in the future. These are really great.

I love zero shoes! I have neuropathy in left foot. I’ve had 4 foot surgeries & the last one was botched by fusing my big, 2nd & 3rd toes which has thrown my spine & gait to be permanently out of alignment. Along with neuropathy I have back pain, especially in the wrong shoes. Zero shoes doesn’t require breaking it, they are comfortable the minute you put them on & can hike or wear them all day pain free! Zero shoes put your body back in alignment. Zero shoes are different from water shoes. They are sturdier & have a thicker better sole. I own 4 pair & ordering another pair today. They are washable & dryable. You can’t wrong with these shoes. They have a wide boxed toe so your feet aren’t scrunched up in them. They aren’t slippery so you have a good grip if hiking or on slick flooring. They have so many styles & cool colors. They are not waterproof but dry very quickly. For the price you can’t beat a zero shoe.