Over the years, my feet have gotten more sensitive and tender - so I increased my support and cushion to match - but they weren't getting better. I was reading how mixing up your footwear can help strengthen and stretch your feet by adding a barefoot style to your repertoire, so I did - and now I'm hooked! I still use my supportive shoes for high demand situations but I am really enjoying the ability to mix things up with comfort and color - and it brings an unexpected joy into my life to effortlessly slip on my Zilker Gums, and feel like I'm headed out to the promenade deck of a cruise ship, instead of the coal mine. My second pair of The Zilker Gums, and my fourth pair of Suavs. Eyeing up my fifth pair already, I love them that much!