This is my second pair of Atlantis barefoot shoes. My first pair, sandals, I adore. These sneakers, are going to take some time. The way the sneakers are made, your foot touches the stitching in the footbed which is uncomfortable, so you have to wear socks. Atlantis tells me the stitching will smooth out in time. The leather upper also pushes slightly into my leg at the top of my foot, and I can feel the leather pressing down slightly on top of my toes. I’m sure they will stretch and soften some with time, but they are not comfy right out of the box like the sandals were. I’m giving them some time, and may update my review later.