i haven't, but i think i will. earth shoes have been around for a really long time. however, a salesperson at the comfort shoe store in wallingford *did* say to me, a few weeks ago, that she knows of other people who have trouble with the earth shoes.

i think the "negative heel" puts extra stress on the plantar fascia. i can see why a podiatrist might think this is *good* for the foot--it elongates the achilles tendon (along with the plantar fascia)--but i think it's too much stress when one is on one's feet as much as i am.

i also know that i have trouble with shoes that are *too* controlling of my feet--too much support. too little is bad, but too much is just as bad because it prevents my feet from flexing like they want to.