This is a great shoe -- probably one of the best pairs of running shoes I have ever owned, and that's saying a lot (I go through about 10 pairs of running shoes a year). So far I have put 73 miles on the shoes in about 3 weeks. They feel great and the ride is very smooth. They are super lightweight and fit snugly to my feet (I don't wear socks with them). I ordered a size 8, which is my normal running shoe size, and I haven't experienced any problems with them feeling too small (I think they are designed to be snug, almost like a sock). I really like the fact that they are laceless, and they look pretty darn cool as well. I have run over all types of terrain -- grass, wood chips, dirt, mud, water and asphalt. They have held up really well and they dry quickly when they get wet (they are also really easy to clean). If you are looking for a minimalist shoe, I would say this one is the best on the market right now. I would compare them to the Vibram Five Fingers, but with a better overall design and more comfortable fit (those individual toe compartments can be tricky if you have funky runner's toes like I do). The only concern is the shoe's life -- I usually can put 500-700 miles on a shoe, but I imagine these will "blow out" around 300. Time will tell.

This shoe is the only acceptable "minimal shoe" replacement for my Vibram Five Fingers that I have found. I needed a shoe that looked more like a shoe to wear to work, but I've hated all the other minimal shoes I've tried, including Merrell Pure Glove, Nike Free, New Balance Minima and Puma Faas. I was so happy to find the Hattori, which embodies most of the traits I demand of a truly minimal shoe: no arch support, zero heel drop, lightweight, conforming to the foot, very flexible sole, and allowing plenty of rooms for the toes to spread and move freely. They're also less expensive than some of the alternatives I didn't try because of the price (eg: VivoBarefoot). They look sharp, too- the laceless design is appropriate for slightly more dressy situations, although I don't understand the lame color scheme options for women. My only quibbles are as follows: (a) The soles are thicker and squishier than I'd like in a minimal shoe, but they are very porous and bendable, so you still get a lot of that barefoot feel, and (b) I developed horrific blisters on the backs of my ankles on Day 1 of wearing them. The shoes fit very well, but despite being intended to be worn without socks, the way they are designed rubs the back of my foot. Hopefully my feet will toughen up so I can keep wearing them this way. Otherwise, they are super comfortable. I'm on my feet all day and have no soreness at the end of the day.

Love this shoe. Very comfortable and stylish. After reading the reviews on this shoe I saw it ran a half to a whole size small. I normally wear an 11, but went with the 12 for these shoes and it was a perfect fit. I would recommend ordering a whole size larger, especially if you want to wear socks with these. Otherwise, great shoe!

I really like this shoe for under 3 mile runs, past that my knees get sore. The minimalist design helps increase foot strength which helps with running and jumping. If you want a shoe perfect for a sport like crossfit, I recommend this one. However, I feel that they will not last me more than 4 months so I am not sure if I would buy them again. Also they don't breathe, so I recommend socks.

The shoes are really lightweight and easy to run in. Also, while running, I don't feel that my feet are being suffocated, so it's definitely high up there in terms of comfort.

My 15 year old daughter loves these. They are her second pair of Acorns. Very cute pattern and comfortable style. No other slipper has this kind of sturdy sole. Highly recommended.