anyone run in/used/liked/hated Zoot sneakers?

I recently bought a pair of Zoot Ultra Kalani shoes.  I was looking for something that was made to be worn without socks.  I've had them for about two months and so far have been very happy with them.  I'm not a very experienced runner and came from a pair of NB trail running shoes, so from a comfort standpoint, the Zoots were a huge upgrade. 

I just switched to Zoot about a month ago.  I've logged about 80 miles on them so far.  It was definitely a change since I came from a pretty thick healed mizuno and went to a minimalist shoe.  When I first started running the front part of my foot was sore.  However I don't think that has anything to do with the shoe itself, more so the type of shoe.  Overall I like the shoe and would buy it again.  My wife has the older ultra kalani and loves them for races.

http://www.zootsports.com/spring2010/product/m-energy-3-f11?category=mens%2Ffootwear

how do they fit compared to your NB? same size?

Actually the sizing (length) was a little smaller than what I'm used to.  I usually wear size 12, and the Zoot 12's were a little short, so I went with 13 and they fit perfectly.  I used to be partial to NB because they always seem to be a little more generous in width.  The width on the Zoots seems to be comparable.  The inside lining on them is also extremely comfortable on bare feet.  I can't feel any seams or sharp spots that could cause irritation on my feet.   

thanks!! and thanks to everyone else as well..

X2 - If Zoot made a shoe with a 4-5mm drop, I'd use them exclusively.

Got a pair of the Ultra Kanes for long, sockless distances.

I love them.  They're more of a stability shoe (which is kind of opposite of what I normally run in - barefoot/minimalist shoes) but such a low profile that they work very well.

I plan to get a pair of Ultra Speeds once I wear out my Vivos.

I've been running in Zoot Ultra's for over a year now.  Originally I just wanted to be like BryanCD so that's why I bought them.  However, after I got them they were the most comfortable and lightest shoes I've ever owned in my life.  They're so light that I literally added probably 15-20 seconds to my running pace by switching to them from Asics.

I put over 500 miles on my Ultra TT 4.0's and have probably 100 miles on my new 5.0's this year.  I can't see myself ever buying anything but Zoot shoes going forward.

I started wearing Zoot Ultra Kane's last year and love them.  Super comfortable and just the right amount of support.  My last pair lasted about just under 400 miles. 

I'm wearing the Kapalinis this year but want to try out the Ultra Owva for a race shoe, just haven't gotten around to picking up a pair yet.