I love them! I have some one off suade ones, they are very comfy! I did a days work in them and my feet were fine afterwards (did it to kinda break them in). They are a very close fit, which give maximum feedback through the pedals, the grips is also really good. They apparently have ankle protection, but its just neoprene, it wont offer much if any protection but it at least makes them comp legal. Unfortunatly, I ripped a buckle off one in a crash at the Euros, I am waiting for a replacement through my lbs, I cant ait till I can wear them again!