I see what you mean now Izzy, I didn't mean to sound like a dink.

They do take a while to get going in yes. You have to teach your self how to run an entirely different way (on the pads of the feet like nature intended) That won't happen overnight. In fact the "pros" say it could take up to a year. If you overdo it and try to run what you normally do it will hurt (A lot) they say to do no more than 10% of your normal time for the first while. My first barefoot run was 7 K. I was so sore for the next 3 days I litterly couldn't walk down stairs. I could walk up fine, but not down.

Once you break through the initial soreness its really amazing.

No insole in the world will replace strong conditioned feet.

I use mine to kayak a lot. Running aside they make the best water shoes I have ever seen.