I bought these specifically for barefoot running. I knew to start by walking a bit and walking, I liked the shoes. But as I acclimated to walking both with bare feet and with these as a barefoot shoe, I started to hate how floppy they are... I love how they feel and look, but then when I started to begin running, the floppy-ness was just too much. They felt cumbersome, amazing for such a lightweight shoe. I returned them. Looking to Luna or other versions with better lacing and soles that are more likely to mold to your feet.