The split toe design makes improved mobility and lateral toe grasping possible. The shoe design has tested better overall for foot health, independence, and functionality than any other enclosed shoe that Earth Runners has evaluated. The split-toe shoe has gained a cult following of cloven-hoofed aficionados and is currently considered the "hottest" product of the season by fashion search. Identifiable only to those in the know, it elicits reactions ranging from disgust to confusion from everyone else. Because it accommodates the most common foot form, this option is the most popular. It still has a pointed-toe style, but it's less narrow, so you still get the glitzy impression that pointed toes are known for.