Well, this was going to be a longer post, but I think I'll keep it short. While I like the idea of feeling barefoot all the time, in practice, in a cement jungle, it gets pretty tiresome walking everywhere barefoot. And I've quickly gotten tired of having to think about things like, "Will it rain today?" (because these shoes aren't really water resistant), or "Is it too cold to wear these?" (because the material is so thin), or about puddles, or broken glass.
All in all, I think these barefoot shoes are throwing the baby out with the bath water with their minimalist design and forgetting why we cover our feet in the first place. I mean, I went barefoot everywhere when I lived in Hawaii because the climate and culture allowed for it. But I sure didn't do that when I moved to Seattle. Padding and thick material do have functions.
Anyway, I'll keep the toe shoes for some occasions. I do like them. But still think my primary pair will be my Merrell Chameleons.
I don't want to give the impression that I hate these toe shoes. I don't. Just would like to have shoes that maintain some function that shoes in the environment that I live in should have.
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