TSLA Men's Trail Running Shoes, Lightweight Athletic Zero Drop Barefoot Shoes, Non Slip Outdoor Walking Minimalist Shoes

I typically measure on a brannock device a 9 arch and 8 toes length. I bought 8.5.I am fitting well across the ball of foot and have good room in toes.I only just opened the package and tried them on, so no review on durability. The top material is pretty light. But I like the appearance.These don't look like clown shoes (I feel like some of these barefoot/minimalist shoes have such wide toe box that they look clownish)I think they are very comfy. I am going to try to use at gym tonight.I think they would also make great travel shoes.Update: used them for about three days now. I can't stop wearing them. Great in the gym. I can feel my feet are sore, but in a muscles way. So unless I am just convincing myself, it feels like there is a workout for my feet. Which is the point. If almost rather wear these than flip-flops or slides.

I've had several pair of both Tesla and Merrell Vapor Gloves now and for the money, the Tesla is a better value. Take the Merrell name off the shoe and there isn't a bit of difference between these two shoes for comfort, durability, fit, longevity, or the mileage you can get out of them. Bottom line- if name brand recognition is important to you, get the Merrell Vapor Glove. If value is important to you, get the Tesla. But, if you believe that spending 2-3 times as much on the name brand item over the lesser known brand that is equal or better in value, go right ahead. It's your money.Update- After 74 miles (120KM) of road running on asphalt and concrete, you can see the results on the soles on these shoes. That distance only counts the road use, not treadmill. If you want to include that, it would be about three times as much, but I dont track my treadmill mileage. Granted, some of this wear and tear can also be linked to my gait. Results- Minimalist shoes like the TSLA naturally force you to run on the front part of your foot since you dont have the unnatural cushioning that most wedge shaped soles have. These are Zero Drop, minimal padding and shaped like your foot. Hence, natural running. And since the body is self-correcting when it comes to running, by not having the extra absorbtion of all that cushioning on your heels, you will naturally keep your heels off the ground, use your arch and front half of your foot to run; thereby reducing the shock and impact on your lower legs, knees, hips, etc.. Notice no wear at all on the heels of these shoes. I still recommend not only these shoes for running, but just about any kind of zero drop, minimalist, foot shaped running shoe. The low cost of these is a definite advantage. I'm quite sure they are made in the same factories as the name brand shoes that you'll pay 3-4 times as much for. Remember, running should be like sex. If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right.

After one week of gym use, I am pleasantly surprised by these shoes. I bought these shoes as a gamble for my new barefoot / minimalist shoe. My previous barefoot shoes were New Balance minimis trail runners and Vibram Five Fingers trail runners. The NB were fine but broke down very quickly. The Vibrams were ok, but broke down with sole separation. They also drew unwanted attention and required too frequent washing.Quality / Construction: I am pleased (so far) with the apparent quality of these shoes. They seem to be made well. Minimal loose threads. The sole appears to be solidly attached to the shoe. All the stitching appears solid. The sole, itself, is reasonably thick -- in a good way.Fit: I wear a size 11 and I have very wide feet. These shoes fit right on the money. Plenty of room for my wide feet to splay out. I have worn with no socks and with very thin synthetic-material socks. Both fit fine. I plan to try slightly thicker athletic socks soon, and I think there will be plenty of room. The laces are thin bungee cord material, so you and get them as snug or as loose as you prefer. Although, it does take some trial and error to figure out what is tight enough without going too tight.My only slight concern with fit is that there seems to be a little bit of play in the heal of the shoe (unless you crank down on the laces) -- but I think this may be caused by using thin synthetic-material socks. I am hopeful that slightly thicker socks will solve this issue.Function:I only use these for weightlifting, not running. In the warmer months I will also use them for casual walking. So far, so good. The sole is slightly thicker than my previous barefoot shoes, and I like it. It is still a barefoot shoe. It is still a zero-rise shoe. But there is just a little bit more padding under the ball and arch of the foot. If you step on a pebble, it will offer more protection than a typical thin-soled barefoot shoe.For squats, deadlifts, etc., I prefer a flat foot. These shoes fit the bill. I feel like my foot maintains a solid attachment to the floor. There is a slight issue with the play in the heal. I'm not quite as stable as I would like when I torque my feet to "grab" the floor. But I think this will be addressed by slightly thicker socks.An added benefit, these offer better protection against wet surfaces compared to other barefoot shoes. With NB and Vibram's, I could not walk across a wet surface of any kind without water getting into the shoes. With these shoes, I can walk across pavement after rain and not worry about soggy feet. They're not waterproof, but the sole comes up and around the bottom of the foot to provide moderate protection against moisture.

Los compré y en el primer día se rompió el upper. No los recomiendo.

Very close to Merrell, will see how they feel wearing them in action. Quality is good, let's hope they last.