.these are not bad.Purpose: I bought these for the sake of having a pair of minimalist/zero drop heel shoes to wear in the gym. I do not run in them, but rather lift weights/calisthenics, elliptical trainers, and some HIIT work. Not a whole lot of lateral work but they handles forward movement, jumping, and quick starts/stops just fine.Look: Not quite as goofy-looking as Vibram Five Fingers, but I wouldn't wear these about town. ;)Fit: Given that I wasn't planning to wear these with socks and…