I've been in the Vibram camp for a while now. I love the idea of them, but I have to admit that I was excited and didn't "ease" into them. I was punished by some pretty severe shin splints for about two weeks.

They definitely get comments. People call them my geckofeet.

If you want the barefoot affect without the toes, try the Nike Free line. They look like normal shoes, but have way less support!

-- gnat! (Still wears Vans nearly every day)