Quick info: - I'm a marathon runner - I've been wearing "barefoot" shoes for 2 years - I've been wearing different variations of this Saguaro shoe For over 2500 miles I've been with some styles of these Saguaro shoes very satisfied but one style (with laces under a very long velcro strap) has fallen apart (see attached pictures). Part of the velcro came loose after <100 miles and to get enough grip on my foot I had to tighten the laces and they tore the rubber material. Therefore, this pair of shoes probably has 1 star in the rating. BUT! I said I've worn Saguaro shoes for over 2500 miles; there is a reason for that. Some of the other designs are just awesome! I've tried this style for a change but I think I'll stick with the 'grey' style which got me over 800 miles before they showed any significant wear. So 3 stars overall, 1 star specifically for this shoe design.