Having received a few injuries from running I have carried out a lot of research and found that barefoot running is the way forward: very much a situation where less is more.
I have looked into a lot of options and these shoes are an excellent way of getting into barefoot running. They are very light with a lot of feel. You will need to ease yourself into barefoot running anyway so you don’t need to worry about having to go long distances in them straight away. They are thin enough to let your foot work as it should, but with a small amount of support to keep your foot protected when road running.
For general use they are extremely comfortable and last better than some other extreme shoes. Although as they are designed to be very breathable and light you wouldn’t want to were them on a daily basis if wet – unless you really enjoy wet feet.
Just make sure you take the time to read all the information and advice that comes from Merrell. They are very conscious that customers need to get into barefoot running properly and without injury – very useful for any newcomers.
There are cheaper options out there, but I find these to be the best balance of quality and price.