These are great minimalist shoes. You wouldn't even know it's there if it weren't for the ties at the top. The laces are probably the only part of the shoe I'm not sure about, they are very long and very stretchy so they stick out quite a bit when you tighten the shoes. It's not a problem when walking, but sometimes I can feel them bouncing around on my feet as I walk. The rest of the shoes are of good quality. The shoe looks like a zero fall shoe, has a thin sole that is quite flexible and a breathable upper. They have plenty of room for your toes and they probably fit a wider foot as well, but still my feet fit nicely in the rest of the heel brace. At a good price, they're on par with many of the best minimalist brands on the market.