The shoes are perfect for long rides and shorter punchy rides. Super comfortable and high performance. Stiff, but not too stiff. Boas are easy to use and keep your foot in place. Also very handsome shoe.
I've worn a pair of Sidi road shoes for probably about 20 years, but realized that I needed a new pair of road shoes that were a bit bigger and stiffer than my old Sidis. These had great reviews and looked to be a bit wider and WAY lighter than my heavy old Sidis. They were available at a great price, so I decided to take a chance. My first ride, the shoes were a little tight on my heels and caused a bit of pain on the front of my ankle. But after just a few rides, they have adapted to my feet and I'm super happy with them! The partial-carbon soles are amazingly stiff yet comfortable. I can definitely feel the increase in power to my pedals with these shoes. It's almost like having a new, lighter bike, I'm so much quicker going up hills and on the flats. A great deal and a super shoe!
I've always love Shimano shoes but these seemed to be a bit narrow. I had to return and order the men's version which have a wider toe box.
