Once I got the right size (half a size up from usual) these are a great fit and comfortable with a good amount of room in toe box. (They could use a smidge more IMO to enable toes to wiggle about and not go to sleep). I use Crank Bros pedals (Mallet E and Candy) and with the spacer for under the cleats installed they play nicely. They appear tough but stayed cool on a 100km off road ride in 24º heat which I'm pleased with (bought them for hot/fair weather riding). The three velcro straps work well. Good value compared to other shoes.