I've been waiting for 6 months for these babies to be released: http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22874M/50387/Mens/Mens-Barefoot-Tough-Glove

They'll have the Vibram sole.

I wear the Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot Dharma. I have pretty big feet so they look a little bit like slippers, but I wear them with slacks all the time with no problems. I have the black ones. I'd like brown, but they have a lighter sole and I'm not sure would look right. I've had mine for at least 6 mos now wearing them several times a week and they are going strong.

Terra Plana Vivo Barefoots for the win!

I have a pair of Aquas. Things I like:

• 3mm sole. No raised heel. (I take the insole out to give more toe room and feel of the ground)
• Larger toe box than most shoes
• Extremely flexible
• Very nice to run in (Not that I run much. Normally to the train.)
• Pack very well for traveling

Things I don't like: expensive

There are many reviews from barefoot focused sites. Search around.

p.s. I'm bare foot or in flip-flops at work unless there is a special occasion or the weather dictates the need for shoes.

Hi Bryan,

I hope these are the shoes you're been searching for. We set out to create a shoe that looks indistinguishable from the most conservative Oxford. A shoe you could wear through a job interview and into a black tie affair, without compromising barefoot comfort. And in that end, I believe we've succeeded =) I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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If you help us spread the word to reach our $50,000 pre-order goal, they'll be ready for you early 2012 =)

Earth Brand Negative Heel Shoes have that large flex and lots of toe space, much like the Nike Free, with no tall heel.

I like the Vanish, but they have other options and colors. http://www.earthfootwear.com/ourfootwear/tabid/222/language/en-us/c-12-casuals.aspx

Heres a picture I took of the Flex/Underside

These may not be paleo in the "negative heel, barefoot" sense, but they're amazingly ergonomic. I can't go barefoot because of some arthritis-related issues, and these things rock (literally...they rock as you stand and walk). Extra bonus is that they are considered "orthopedic" and covered by our medical insurance.

http://www.dansko.ca/

Have you looked into the Kangaroo Leather Fivefingers from Vibram? They may take some time to order if a local store doesn't have them, but fivefingers are worth every penny spent and every day waited. I have a pair of KSO's, but my work environment right now is not really professional (graduate teaching assistant at university while pursuing master's degree), but I have a buddy that wears the black leather ones with his shirts, ties and slacks at his office with no problems. Something to look into...depending on how dressy we are talking

I've been wearing Body Glove Riptide shoes to work with no problems. I did use a black Sharpie to block out the bright yellow logo. They are amazingly flexible. The sole is very soft and may wear out relatively quickly but at $15 a pair (yes, $15) I think they're a pretty good deal.

The sole is pretty well insulated, too. I wore them for several days in the snow (between 20 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit). The flexible, grippy soles also did better on lumpy ice than my stiff, lug-soled shoes. (For comparison, the bottoms of my feet were too cold in VFF KSOs at 40 degrees Fahrenheit.)

I also have Vivo Barefoot Aquas. They are fine for work but the sole is too hard which, combined with the tight cuff, messes with my proprioceptive sense of where my feet are. Hard to explain - it's weird. It feels like I'm wearing loose slippers even though they're not loose at all.

I wear Toms... very minimalist, yet have style. Once in a while, I sneak in wearing my vibrams..

Minnetonka moccasins have some shoes that look professional but have leather stitched on soles instead of rubber. Inside is a tad of padding but not so much as to lift the heal greatly. I have strolled around for many hours on hard floors with the women's version of these mocs and found them quite comfortable and light weight. On this link, I believe all of the top row have no soles but there are other styles available if you spend some time on google: http://www.moccasinsdirect.com/products/Minnetonka-moosehide-moccasins2.htm

Danskos work for a lot of people, but for me, they don't fit well. I used to prefer shoes made by Born, which are often leather lined, so have nice wicking properties, until I discovered the brand Klogs. They're made for chefs, nurses, hair dressers, etc - anyone on their feet all day and apparently, they make men's styles (a quick Google revealed a loafer), too. Much squishier (yet still firm) soles than Dansko, leather outersoles and lining, and exceptional quality. I wear them almost constantly now, as they really help with some of the problems I have with my arches and legs and just feel great.

Quoddy of Maine makes awesome minimalist shoes by hand. I love this style:

But you could go for something more professional:

I wear these Acorn slippers in the office:

http://www.acorn.com/products/new-tech-travel-moc-black-for-men

You can't tell they're slippers without looking real close, plus they're only 35 bucks.

Do you like wedge sneakers like these http://www.upere.com/upere-wedge-sneakers-c-1.html, maybe you can have a try.

The vivo ras and other vivo shoes don't have a vibram sole and I really, really, don't like how they feel. I agree with comment about the Merrels, I love the vibram soles, I don't like my toes squished togther. On the website the run amoks don't look great, and I don't think they have a black shoe, but I love they have vibram soles. Someone has to make a minimalist vibram sole business casual simple black shoe. Or we all need to collectively agree to wear our VFF on the same day and put an end to heels and shoes that are bad for your feet.

there are plenty of options in shoes for a professional environment. And they all are more or less the same in wearing. although there are a few thoughts you might consider before buying shoes.

• do not buy shoes that support the curve of your foot. As your foot cannot stretch in that case.

• low heels are good and relatively comfortable to wear for a long time than high heeled shoes.

• leather shoes are stiff at first but later get adjusted to your walking style.