Lowest price I've seen for these shoes

Kinda seems like a good way to break your toes.

Why are these things so expensive considering their purpose. They are basically gloves for your feet. No cushioning at all. The benefit is that running literally feel like running. AKA it means it is a pain in the A double SS.

I think buying a pair of rubber glove, cutting it up, and sewing it back to together on your feet is a lot cheaper than this. Same basic purpose. Or better yet, just run barefooted. The cheapest and best method of running. UNTIL your feet start bleeding. No Pain, No Glory as they say.