Having decided to start running, I read a lot about technique including barefoot runners, which led me to buy these shoes. The pace glove is living up to all the hype! I started by walking around town and in the park, and immediately noticed that my feet were being encouraged to work differently, my spinal alignment improved, my abdominal muscles engaged to support the spine, and my breathing capacity increased as a result. Within a month of wearing them gradually to walk more and more, I have started to run, paying attention to technique, as instructed in the merrell website videos. The results are amazing. I am running with ease and hardly any muscle soreness - which was not the case when I tried running with regular trainers! I am a novice runner (although fairly fit and flexible through other types of physical activity), and I don't intend to ever run in regular trainers. And a final observation: anything I do with my barefoot shoes result in feeling more energised at the end. Being on my feet has never been a more rewarding experience!
Caution: do take things slowly when you start wearing them, as your muscles need to adjust gradually, to avoid soreness and injury.