Review on TSLA Lightweight Athletic Barefoot Minimalist Men's Shoes for Athletic by Joe Taniguchi

I have had several pairs of Tesla and Merrell Vapor Gloves and for the money the Tesla is better. Take the Merrell name from a shoe and there isn't the slightest difference between these two shoes in terms of comfort, durability, fit, durability or mileage that you can get out of them. Bottom Line: If brand awareness is important to you, get the Merrell Vapor Glove. If price is important to you, go with Tesla. But if you think you're spending 2-3 times more on a well-known brand than a lesser-known brand that has the same or better value, go ahead. This is your money. To update. After 74 miles (120 km) of road on asphalt and concrete you can see the results in the soles of these shoes. This distance only accounts for road use, not treadmill use. If you want to factor that in, it's about three times that, but I don't track mileage on a treadmill. Of course, part of this wear and tear can also be due to my gait. Results. Minimalist shoes like the TSLA naturally force you to walk on your forefoot since you don't have the unnatural cushioning that most wedge soles have. It's zero drop, minimal cushioning and the shape of your foot. Hence the natural run. And since the body corrects itself when you run without the added cushioning of all that heel cushioning, you'll naturally keep your heels off the ground by using your arch and forefoot to run. This reduces shock and impact to shins, knees, thighs, etc. Note the lack of wear on the heels of these shoes. Not only do I still recommend these running shoes, I recommend almost any zero-drop minimalist trainer. The undoubted advantage is their low cost. I'm pretty sure they are made in the same factories as branded shoes that you pay 3-4 times more for. Remember, running should feel like sex. If you're not having fun, then you're doing it wrong.