Well i am not entirely sure why they are called five fingers and not uh…five toes? These definitely get the most interesting shoe design of the year so far! From the website:

FiveFingers gives you a gecko-like grip on slippery surfaces. They protect your tender feet from scorching sand and sharp rocks. FiveFingers helps to promote a more natural walking motion. They gently separate each toe, while stimulating and exercising the muscles of the feet.

Go barefoot—without leaving yourself exposed…

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Pretty good article about these shoes here once you scroll past the snarky intro