Barefoot shoes are the way, I liked the Tanagas the V1s but the front toe box was a little narrow, this is a much better design I feel, though the sole is quite slick on well slippery surfaces I feel as though the tanga V1 were grippier but its early days, though the lugs do seem to have great grip everywhere else just not on kitchen tiles so beware though this is marketed as more of a trail you do it, kinda shoe as the gentlemen stated in the review so its nothing i didn't know its just something you should know, I do really like the laces as well they are very generous always you seem to always get a second pair! I also the flynit I believe the tangas v1 had these but these are alot better much more airy, i cannot thavom why, if you have ever tried a nike running shoe even though the material is recyled, thats how flexible it is, some very good improvments to the design and well its much appreciated, and i just would like to let the guy who does all the shoe videos that even though they are brief, i do not buy shoes without watching the video! So please keep putting them on the page, also note for buyers freets sizing seems to run fair across most of there trainners at least from my experience so unless you are buying winter boots with thick lining you'll probably be fine with you're normal shoe size on these.