First off, let me say that I'm an unabashed fan of the Xero shoe and really like the lightweight, breathable shoes I had with my previous Xero shoes. However, my last order was below average. let me explain. I bought my latest pair of 7.5 Xeros and found that the soles were slightly sanded and a pebble was stuck in the tread of the shoe. (see video and photos) It looks like I probably bought a used product for the price of new. At the same time, as the saying goes, I'm all for real advertising. What comes down to the sale is as advertised. See the equation below for reference. Price of new shoes $ = New shoes Price of used shoes $ = Used shoes 1) Buyer: Trade with knowledge. 2) Manufacturer: Your product is great, I hope to see more from you in the future. Kind regards, Kristin alias KMK (KMK)